#TradingPsychology

This week brought two key data points that continue to shape the economic outlook—Consumer Price Index (CPI) and jobless claims.

The latest CPI report showed inflation ticking slightly higher than expected, fueled by persistent increases in housing and energy costs. Core inflation, which strips out food and energy, remains sticky, suggesting that price pressures haven’t fully eased despite the Fed's aggressive tightening. Year-over-year, headline CPI rose 3.5%, reigniting questions about whether the Fed can cut rates anytime soon.