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Dow futures rise 0.1% to 53,840 as investors await CPI and PPI numbers, with Treasury yields slipping and rate‑hike odds falling to 34%.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipped 0.1% to 53,840 points on Thursday, edging higher ahead of the upcoming consumer‑price and producer‑price reports that could shape Fed policy expectations【2】.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Dow futures | 53,840 points (‑0.1%) |
| S&P 500 futures | 7,800 points (+0.7%) |
| Nasdaq futures | 26,803 points (+0.8%) |
| 10‑yr Treasury yield | 4.636 % (‑5.6 bps) |
| Fed rate‑hike odds (Sep) | 34 % (down from prior) |
The market’s focus turned to the July CPI and PPI releases, both expected to show a moderation in inflation. The headline July PPI held steady month‑over‑month while rising 4.7% year‑over‑year, easing from a 5.5% rise in June【2】. Core PPI increased 0.2% month‑over‑month, matching the 4.2% year‑over‑year forecast. These softer readings trimmed the probability of a September Fed rate hike to roughly 34% and lifted the odds of a hold to about 66% according to the CME FedWatch tool【2】. The easing inflation outlook prompted a broad bid in equities and bonds, pushing the 10‑year Treasury yield down 5.6 basis points to 4.636% and the 2‑year yield down 5.4 basis points to 4.145%【2】.
Technology‑heavy indices led the gains, with the S&P 500 up 0.7% to close at 7,799.57 points and the Nasdaq Composite rising 0.8% to 26,803.03 points【2】. The Dow’s modest 0.1% rise to 53,840.14 points reflected the broader market optimism but also the index’s lower weighting in rate‑sensitive stocks. Market strategists noted that the S&P 500 Equal Weight, S&P 400, and Russell 2000 could benefit most from a less hawkish Fed stance【2】.
The market’s near‑term direction now hinges on whether the inflation numbers confirm the current moderation. A surprise uptick could re‑price rate‑hike odds, while continued softness may cement expectations of a steady‑rate stance into the Fed’s September meeting.
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