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🎢 Whiplash on Wall Street: Inflation Spikes, Rate-Cut Hope Dips… until the Fed Says ‘Maybe’ in September
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Wall Street traders woke up today expecting a pleasant Friday breeze, only to be hit in the face with a July producer price index (PPI) report that looked like it had just downed an espresso. Prices rose more than expected, shaking confidence in the much-anticipated September interest-rate cut.
By midday, rate-cut optimists were pacing their trading floors, clutching their “soft-landing” mugs like emotional support animals. But then — cue the dramatic orchestral swell — a fresh Reuters poll arrived, showing that most economists still believe the Fed will cut rates in September and once more before the year ends. The mood shifted instantly from “we’re doomed” to “maybe Jerome Powell is still our guy.” The Market’s Mood Ring Today’s economic narrative was the financial equivalent of watching a rom-com: miscommunication, heartbreak, then renewed hope. One moment, bond yields were creeping higher as inflation fears mounted; the next, rate-cut dreams were back on the table like nothing happened. It’s a reminder that in 2025, markets aren’t powered solely by data — they’re powered by vibes, polls, and the ability to ignore bad news if you just refresh your Bloomberg terminal often enough. ⏱️ TL;DR Inflation’s hotter than expected, but economists still see a September Fed cut. Wall Street will continue to react like a caffeinated cat until then.
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