Good MorningEquity markets advanced following better-than-expected bank earnings and an as-expected reading on inflation. The news from the banks is that higher-for-longer interest rates drive margin and cash flow, while inflation points to higher rates remaining in place this year. As it is, the odds are fifty-fifty whether the Fed cuts once or twice by year's end and are unlikely to improve. CPI inflation wasn't hotter than expected, but it is still hot at over 3.2%, the trend for the last 12 months.
The bank's results provide critical takeaways, including that business is strong across all segments despite some weakness in consumer credit. Charge-offs are rising but remain within manageable levels, leaving earnings and cash flow unimpaired. The S&P 500 responded with a nearly 2% increase, confirming support at critical moving averages that signal the uptrend is intact and new highs are likely to be set soon.
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