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Euro zone inflation rises to hotter-than-expected 2.1% in August

1. Euro zone inflation rose to 2.1% in August, surpassing expectations. 2. Core inflation remained steady at 2.3%, indicating price stability in essential sectors. 3. The euro dipped 0.6% against the dollar, showing currency weakness. 4. EU’s trade deal with the U.S. reduced tariff uncertainty but concerns persist. 5. Euro zone posted a minimal growth of 0.1% in Q2, indicating sluggish recovery.

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Why Neutral?

While inflation exceeds expectations, the overall economic growth remains sluggish, historically correlating to muted stock performance.

How important is it?

Rising inflation and weak growth can lead to cautious investor sentiment affecting the S&P 500.

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Immediate effects on S&P 500 may arise due to market reactions to inflation data, but long-term stability is uncertain.

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