The USA's PPI in December was lower than expected, but is the Federal Reserve's mind already made up?
What does PPI data mean for CPI? The Federal Reserve's position on slowing down interest rate cuts is unlikely to change easily.
US stocks closed with mixed results | The three major Indexes had varied performances, Quantum Computing stocks rebounded sharply, with RGTI surging 48%; China Concept Stocks saw a general increase, with Xiaopeng Autos rising nearly 7%.
① The seven tech giants all fell, with Meta down more than 5%; ② China Concept Stocks collectively rose, with the Nasdaq China Golden Dragon Index up 2.10%; ③ Eli Lilly and Co fell 6.6%, marking its worst single-day performance since March 2021.
Bulls Vs. Bears: With Wall Street off to a Rocky Start in 2025, What's Next for the S&P 500?
US stock early market | USA PPI data is below expectations! Market sentiment has improved, stocks related to Chinese concepts, quantum computing, Drones, and Robot Concept all surged, with Richtech Robotics soaring nearly 50%.
On the evening of the 14th Beijing time, the US stock market opened higher on Tuesday. The PPI in the USA for December rose less than expected, indicating a reduction in inflationary pressure. It is reported that the Trump team is considering gradually increasing import taxes to prevent a sudden spike in inflation.
PGIM Sees More Growth for Wall Street, Low Recession Probabilities
Focus on tomorrow night at 21:30! The first CPI night of this year could be very exciting, comparable to a Federal Reserve decision day!
Against the backdrop of soaring bond yields and a surge in non-farm payrolls, the CPI report is particularly focused on, with the options market betting that the implied volatility of the S&P 500 Index on the day of the data release will reach......
Wall Street bets on violent market fluctuations on the night of the CPI release! Traders are nervously preparing.
Citigroup stated that the S&P 500 Index may fluctuate 1% in either direction on the day the CPI data is released. Some large Banks have adjusted their interest rate cut expectations, with Bank of America even indicating that they now expect the Federal Reserve will not cut rates this year.
US Stock Outlook | The three major index futures have surged in the short term! The USA PPI data was lower than expected; China Concept Stocks are rising in pre-market trading, with XPeng Autos up over 9%.
Tesla's pre-market shares continued to rise over 1%, with Morgan Stanley raising the Target Price to $430 and reiterating it as a top pick; Applied Digital soared over 20% in pre-market trading, with Macquarie investing up to $5 billion to build an AI Datacenter.
Tesla is experiencing high-level fluctuations! The debate between bulls and bears on Wall Street is intensifying. Can the 'autonomous driving and Siasun Robot&Automation story' stimulate a surge in stock prices?
Recently, two events have sparked differing views among major investment banks regarding Tesla, and Wall Street's major investment banks have been in a heated debate over the future direction of Tesla's stock price.
Goldman Sachs 2025 outlook for the US TMT Industry: Besides NVIDIA, there are other companies worth looking forward to!
Goldman Sachs has released its 2025 TMT (Technology, Media, Telecommunications) Industry Outlook Report. The Earnings Reports that Taiwan Semiconductor will announce this Thursday could serve as a positive catalyst.
The CPI "appetizer" has arrived! The leading indicator PPI will be announced tonight at 21:30.
The market focus has shifted to inflation data, but strong non-farm payrolls may strengthen the market's ability to withstand high inflation. How will Gold respond?
Is a strong economy becoming a "stumbling block" for the U.S. stock market? The shadow of inflation is looming over Wall Street.
This week's data is likely to intensify Wall Street's concerns...
U.S. stock market opportunities | News of huge mergers brings Bullish sentiment! ITCI soared 34% overnight, and several Medical stocks surged on the news; Oil & Gas prices rose together! The Oil & Gas Sector collectively went up.
A multi-million dollar deal has been signed! The Israeli Ministry of Defense and the defense company Elbit Systems have had a strong start to the year, with overnight stock prices rising nearly 3%, setting new records.
The Federal Reserve is now a 'lame duck.'
For the Federal Reserve, there is currently no compelling reason to move interest rates in either direction.
Daily Options Tracking | Is the "Trump Trade" making a comeback? DJT made a 24-fold profit on a call option; NVIDIA Options trading is experiencing a tug-of-war, with a large investor purchasing nearly 20 million dollars in long-term call options.
Quantum computing stock RGTI dropped over 32% in the previous trading day, with Options Chain Volume slightly rising to 0.37 million contracts, implied volatility soaring to 211%, and the Put ratio at 52.8%. On the Options Chain, the bearish position is the market Block Orders, with the highest volume for the put option set to expire this Friday at a strike price of $6, totaling 0.014 million contracts, and an open interest of 3,700 contracts.
What is the impact of Trump's "gradual" tariff plan on inflation? UBS Group: The Federal Reserve will be in a tricky situation.
Dr. Arend Kapteyn, an executive at UBS Group, stated that Trump's gradual tariff plan will pose challenges for the Federal Reserve as it struggles against inflation; He pointed out that rolling tariffs could lead to a significant rise in peak inflation, making it more difficult for the central bank to respond; Currently, investors are eagerly awaiting the USA's inflation data, which will indicate whether the Federal Reserve will slow its pace of interest rate cuts this year.
Decision Analysis: The global market direction has changed, all because of Trump? The dollar has retreated, awaiting the CPI and Earnings Reports.
On Tuesday (January 14), Asian stock markets showed mixed trends, similar to the trading situation on Wall Street, with recent buy-low efforts standing in contrast to concerns about the Global economic outlook and the potential impact of Trump's second term. The rise of Oil and gas producers helped to offset the impact of declines in the stock prices of NVIDIA and Other large Technology companies.
Retailers are stockpiling in advance, and the surge in imports at USA ports is expected to continue.
With the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the USA Maritime Alliance reaching a six-year labor agreement, Eastern USA and Gulf of Mexico ports have avoided a potential crisis.
U.S. Futures Rise, European Stocks Mostly Higher
Bank of America issues an urgent warning: Small Cap stocks are facing a crisis! U.S. Treasury yields are soaring, and risks are rapidly increasing.
The Bank of America research team pointed out that as the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike cycle temporarily pauses, the market's attention and volatility surrounding Small Cap stocks continue to rise.