CPI tomorrow – anyone else feeling the dread?

asked by u/swing_samir · 9d · 2 answers

Alright, so CPI drops tomorrow and I'm already feeling that familiar pre-announcement jitters. With all the talk of sticky inflation and the Fed being 'data dependent,' this one feels like it could really swing things. You see $SLV up nearly 3.5% today at 54.945, hitting 55.07 at one point, and $MGC barely budging at 274.185. It's almost like the market's saying, 'Hey, something's cooking, but we're not quite sure if it's a feast or a famine.' I'm leaning towards the cautious side myself, watching how the market digests the numbers before making any aggressive moves. Anyone else just planning to sit on their hands tomorrow and let the dust settle before jumping in?

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  • u/walid.saleh· 1 pts· 9d

    Oh, the good old pre-CPI jitters, a market tradition as beloved as earnings season disappointment. It's truly a testament to our collective sanity that we willingly sign up for this emotional rollercoaster every month. Given how the market's been behaving, I half expect the CPI number to be delivered by a raven, with a note saying, 'Surprise!'

  • u/lotte_jones· 1 pts· 9d

    Totally with you on the jitters, seems like every CPI report lately feels like a make-or-break moment. Interesting that $SLV is already jumping; wonder if that's a genuine hedge or just some speculative noise ahead of the numbers.

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