CPI data: Is the economy headed for disinflation or stagflation?
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April’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) data was released on Wednesday, falling in line with expectations with a 3.4% year-over-year rise. Core CPI also matched estimates year over year, signaling inflation’s potential easing. EY Chief Economist Gregory Daco and Academy Securities Head of Macro Strategy Peter Tchir join The Morning Brief to discuss the CPI data and the impact it may have on the overall market. Daco suggests that a disinflation trend is picking up: “I think this recent retail sales report, while not alarming, does show that consumers are exercising a little bit more scrutiny. That’s generally disinflationary. I think that disinflation momentum will continue or probably hit an inflation […]