Here we go again…
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CPI and PPI Data Are Dropping Soon… What Does It Mean for Traders?
Both the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI) reports are coming on July 15th and 16th, respectively.
How will the market react?
Your guess is as good as mine…
More importantly, how will you react?
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What Are CPI and PPI?
Think of it like this:
- CPI = What YOU pay.
Groceries, gas, rent, healthcare… These are the price hikes the CPI tracks.
- PPI = What BUSINESSES pay.
Raw materials, manufacturing, and other supply chain costs.
Wall Street watches both reports like a hawk because they tell us what the Federal Reserve might do next.
And in today’s market, the Fed moves everything.
Why These Reports Rock the Market
It’s not just about the actual numbers…
It’s all about the expectations. Here are some hypothetical examples:
- If CPI/PPI is higher than expected, this means inflation’s still a thing…
And that means the Fed may hold rates where they are, or even raise them (though that’s extremely unlikely in the current situation)…
Put simply, rate hikes are bad for stocks.
- If CPI/PPI is lower than expected, this means Inflation is easing…
And the Fed may continue to pause or indicate that rate cuts are coming sooner rather than later.
Again, put simply, rate cuts are good for stocks.
Should You Trade CPI and PPI?
Trying to trade the moment these reports drop is usually a bad idea.
Why?
Because the first move is often a trap.
Market makers and algorithms feast on knee-jerk reactions.
They push prices one way, then rip them back the other, triggering stops, widening spreads, and leaving traders shaking their heads.
Even experienced traders get smoked trying to outsmart the initial reaction.
How to Trade Inflation Data the Smart Way
Here’s a better game plan:
Wait for the dust to settle:
Give the market 30–60 minutes to digest the report. Let the fake-outs pass. Then watch for real trends to develop, with volume confirming the moves.
Follow the trend, not the noise:
- If CPI/PPI comes in high and the market sells off, look for weak stocks breaking support.
- If inflation data is cool and the market rallies, find strong stocks pushing higher and ride the momentum.
Focus on the right sectors:
Not all stocks react the same.
- Commodities like oil, gold, etc. often pop on inflation fears as investors find these assets safer in a rising price environment.
- Tech and growth stocks tend to love falling inflation and the idea of rate cuts since money becomes cheaper for them to borrow and invest in their burgeoning businesses.
Wrapping It Up…
There’s a lot of temptation to jump into CPI and PPI trades the moment the data hits. The volatility can look like easy money…
But most traders end up on the wrong side of these fast moves.
Don’t trade the reaction, trade the trend.
Let the market tip its hand first, then follow with discipline and a plan.
Stay focused and stay patient. Let the setups come to you.
Have a great day, everyone. See you back here tomorrow.
Tim Bohen
Lead Trainer, StocksToTrade
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