All Hype as the Market Squares Up for CPI Showdown

MARKETS

Markets are trading lower early today as Investors await the latest CPI inflation data to be released on Wednesday August 10th which guide upcoming US Federal Reserve’s rate hikes.

In addition the NASDAQ got blindsided by Micron Technology weak forward forecast.

Expect no real surprises this Weeks as consumer price index reports priced-in  

  • Core CPI July new forecast 0.5%, July previous forecast 0.7%
  • CPI (year-over-year)July new forecast 8.7%, July previous forecast 9.1%
  • Core CPI (year-over-year) July new forecast 6.1%, July previous forecast 5.9%
  • Wholesale inventories (revision) June 1.9%, July 1.7%

 

The 24 hour prior rule should be in effect   

On a day like today a regression to yesterday trading day averages should offset most index losses by tomorrows market close assuming no Government report surprises. Our data team expects Wednesday market trading to be in-line with current market pricing with possible upside.        

Leave a Comment

Journal

VMSI INDEX

Cyclicals Lead, Hedging Slows, VMSI Signals Institutional Confidence Growing

July 24, 2025 | VICA Research — Volatility & Market Sentiment Index |  VICA Partners’ VMSI© (Volatility & Market Sentiment ...
VMSI INDEX

Housing Market: Late-Cycle Strain, Repricing Likely by 2026

Sources: National Association of REALTORS®, BLS, VMSI The U.S. housing market is showing clear late-cycle characteristics. Prices remain elevated, yet ...
News

Mandate Clarity Is Monetary Power

By VICA Partners | July 2025(Peer-reviewed by institutional market strategists and asset managers) The Federal Reserve’s policy efficacy is increasingly ...