Markets slipped this morning after the July Producer Price Index surged 0.9%, marking the steepest monthly increase since mid-2022 and lifting the annual rate to 3.3%, a clear sign that inflation pressures may be resurfacing and complicating expectations for Fed rate cuts in September.

Overall, the labor market remains relatively stable but these figures suggest underlying tensions are emerging and that policymakers should tread carefully.

Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq are nudging higher, could this be the start of a momentum shift or just short-term noise?
Global trade and politics always stir the pot…
How are you all feeling about the market this week?

I just finished reading The Complexities of Love, what a story. Mark's journey really resonated with me in ways I didn’t expect it inspired me to reflect more deeply on identity, love and family.
I'd love to know what part of the story was the most emotional or personal for you to write?

Thank you Sherri, I really miss him and it feels like I lost my best friend