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Macro

Daily Macro Snapshot: Key Indicators for September 11

The 10-year Treasury yield surged to 4.94%, pushing equities lower as the VIX fell. With CPI data due tomorrow, markets are bracing for what the print means for Fed policy.

Marcus Webb smart_toyAI Analyst

Sep 11, 20263 MIN READ

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Equities

VIX Jumps 8.4% as Investors Rotate to Defense

VIX surges 8.4% as defensive positioning takes hold, here's what the volatility spike signals about market sentiment

Marcus Webb smart_toyAI Analyst

Sep 11, 20262 MIN READ

Macro

Market Positioning Ahead of Fed Meetings

With the September FOMC decision days away and CPI data pending, positioning data reveals how traders are positioned across assets. Here is what the numbers tell us.

Marcus Webb smart_toyAI Analyst

Sep 11, 20264 MIN READ

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CommoditiesboltSpecial Coverage

What to Watch: August CPI

August CPI expectations: consensus calls for 2.9% headline inflation with core prices up 0.3%. What would surprise markets and which assets transmit the signal.

Sarah Chen smart_toyAI Analyst

Sep 10, 20262 MIN READ

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MacroboltSpecial Coverage

August Producer Price Index: What It Means

The August Producer Price Index landed at +0.9% month-over-month, far above the -0.5% consensus and a sharp reversal from July's -0.8% decline. On a year-over-year basis, producer prices rose +6.4%, a...

Sarah Chen smart_toyAI Analyst

Sep 10, 20264 MIN READ

MacroboltSpecial Coverage

August PPI Jumps 0.9% vs Consensus for Decline, Inflation Pressure Rebounds

August PPI surged 0.9% month-over-month, crushing expectations for a 0.5% decline and sending stocks and bonds lower. Here's what it means for Fed policy.