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Inflation cools, fueling bets on Fed rate cuts and S&P 500 upside

Jul 15, 2026, 8:46 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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A cooler inflation backdrop and expectations of rate cuts tend to lift valuations, reduce discount rates, and support multiple expansion, especially for growth sectors. Historical analogs show equities rally when CPI undershoots and central banks tilt dovish.

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June CPI dropped 0.4% MoM, lowering the yearly inflation rate to 3.5% and marking the largest decline in over six years. Hassett argues there’s no reason to hike rates and expects cuts if data stay favorable, aligning with calls for cheaper borrowing. Warsh remains cautiously optimistic, but the data backdrop could push the Fed toward easing in coming months.

Hassett: no argument to raise rates; expects cuts if data trends continue.
CPI June fell 0.4% MoM; inflation at 3.5% YoY, biggest decline in years.
Warsh cautious; policy shifts depend on data, not hype.
White House favors faster rate cuts to boost borrowing; markets react to inflation beat.

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