Yeliz Akmaca 
Today at 15:30, the U.S. Initial Jobless Claims and Producer Price Index (PPI) were released. The data will be decisive for the Fed’s interest rate policy and market direction.
Expectation: 225K
Actual: 224K
Previous: 226K
PPI is an important inflation indicator that shows changes in producer costs. US Monthly Producer Price Index (PPI) announced at 0.9% (Expected: 0.2%, Previous: 0%)
Expectation: 0.2%
Actual: 3.3%
Previous: 0%
Impact of U.S. PPI and Jobless Claims on the Market
The U.S. PPI data indicates changes in producer costs and provides early signals of inflation. A high U.S PPI increase raises the likelihood of costs passing on to consumers, influencing investors’ inflation expectations. This can shape the Fed’s interest rate decisions; if there is upward pressure, a rate hike may be considered, while low or stable values support a rate cut or maintaining current levels.
Jobless claims reflect the health of the labor market. Rising claims indicate economic slowdown and may prompt the Fed to pursue more accommodative policies. Low claims suggest a strong labor market, supporting decisions to raise or maintain interest rates. These data create short-term volatility in stock, currency, bond, and crypto markets, directly affecting investor strategies.
Also, you can freely share your thoughts and comments about the topic in the comment section. Additionally, please follow us on our Telegram, YouTube and Twitter channels for the latest news and updates.