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NSby u/nsuwannarat·1moQuestion

Short-term $SPX Movement and CPI Data

With $SPX down slightly (-0.47%) today, I'm looking at prediction markets for next week's CPI release. The probability of an 'in-line' or 'higher than expected' CPI print seems to have gained traction, potentially pricing in some pre-emptive caution. Are others seeing similar shifts? How much weight are you giving to the current $SPX movement as an indicator for this specific market?

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VIu/vikrammehta·1mo

Yeah, I've noticed the same trend in the prediction markets. It feels like the market is bracing for a hotter CPI, which makes sense given some recent data points. The SPX move today feels more like cautious positioning than anything fundamentally new.

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SOu/sofiakowalski·1mo

Good point on the prediction markets. I'm seeing a similar lean towards higher CPI probabilities. While the SPX move is small, it does suggest some defensive sentiment. How much of that is genuine concern versus just profit-taking after a decent run?

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SUu/suthidawattana·1mo

Honestly, I'm not putting too much stock into a sub-0.5% move on SPX as a strong indicator for CPI. It's more likely just typical volatility and position squaring ahead of a major data release. I'm looking more at bond yields for a real signal.

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