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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Waller's disinflation bet meets a hot services prices print

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Waller's disinflation bet meets a hot services prices print

Fed governor Christopher Waller said he'd back holding rates at 3.50%-3.75% in September if inflation data cooperates. Hours later, the ISM's services prices index jumped to 72.6, the highest reading since August 2022.

Line chart of ISM Services PMI, new orders, and employment from 2000–2026; latest readings 55.4, 60.9, and 47.8.
ISM Services PMI at 55.4 in August, with new orders at 60.9 while employment remains in contraction at 47.8 heading into Friday's payrolls. Source

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