Markets Meanwhile, market participants are preparing for the release of Thursday's producer price data, which could provide additional insights into inflation trends and influence forward guidance at the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting. Last month's PPI release significantly reinforced the narrative of rising inflation and caused the market to wobble. Meanwhile, the PPI data typically doesn't spark significant market movements.
This limitation prevents them from providing targeted relief to sectors in need, such as debt and mortgage assistance for struggling industries, while simultaneously adjusting rates higher for other sectors like services. Ultimately, the question is why the market has suddenly grown less wary of moderately hotter inflation than expected. The sticky price index assigns much weight to owners' make-believe equivalent rent, comprising over a third of the basket.