Inflation Pressure Eases: The Fed's Path Clears for a Pivot

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Today's Producer Price Index (PPI) data, showing a marked deceleration in wholesale inflation, is arguably more significant than the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for understanding future economic trajectory. The PPI measures the prices received by domestic producers, serving as a leading indicator for consumer inflation, as businesses eventually pass on their input costs. The cooling here, particularly in key areas like energy and transportation costs, suggests the pipeline for future consumer price hikes is narrowing substantially