Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Midday Market Report

 In economic news, crude oil inventories and the price of the crucial commodity surged to the highest level since November, topping $84 per barrel, which gave a nice morning boost to the energy sector. The fact that both the Chinese Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI) turned negative on a year-on-year basis helped the overnight rally in risk assets. Treasury yields are lower across the board due to the deflationary data, especially with the long end of the curve dropping in the first hours of trading.  

 

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