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US inflation cools again: Will it pave the way for a rate cut?
The June CPI dropped 0.1% from May, bringing the 12-month rate to 3%, the lowest over three years. Core CPI's yearly increase was the sm Show More
The June CPI dropped 0.1% from May, bringing the 12-month rate to 3%, the lowest over three years. Core CPI's yearly increase was the smallest since April 2021, leading investors to increase bets on interest rate cuts. Stock market futures rose, and Treasury yields fell following the data.

Powell's dovish testimony in Congress on July 10-11 added to the optimism. Despite easing inflation, Powell noted that the Fed isn't convinced inflation will sustainably hit the 2% target but may consider rate cuts before then. The market now sees an 80% chance of a rate cut in September, with a July cut also possible.

🎙️Discussion
1. How do you interpret the recent macroeconomic indicators?
2. Given the Sept. rate cut hopes, how will you adjust your portfolio?

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