Stocks Rebound On Peak Inflation Hopes

Oct 13, 2022
Barry Adams
Major averages reversed 3% losses to jump as high as 1.4% on the hopes of peaking inflation despite the core consumer prices inching higher to a new four-decade high.

Major averaged extended losses for the sixth day in a row and dropped to new lows ahead of the widely anticipated consumer price inflation report.

Wholesale inflation remained elevated as cost of services jumped and inflation seeped deeper in the economy. Consumer price increases are also expected to show wider reach of inflation in the economy on Thursday.

Benchmark indexes extend losses for the fifth day in a row ahead of the inflation report on Wednesday. Crude oil dropped 3% but lumber rebounded to a 3-week high. The British pound faces more headwinds.

Casino stocks dropped on China worries. Walgreens completed the purchase of its remaining stake in CareCentrix. Leggett & Platt lowered its annual outlook. Gig-worker centric companies after the proposed rule change by the Department of Labor.

U.S. stocks trimmed morning losses in volatile trading and bond yields edged down ahead of inflation report on Wednesday.

Rate anxieties, elevated inflation and recession worries dominated stock trading. Treasury bond yields rose and traded near 14-year peak. The dollar continued its advance against all major currencies.



Tech stocks led the decliners as the rate path worries and China export controls drag the Nasdaq Composite index to a two-year low.

Major averages post weekly advance despite Friday's sell-off. The U.S. dollar gained and crude oil jumped 5% on stronger-than-expected September's jobs report. World markets brace for higher commodities and stronger dollar in the week ahead.

Ambac agreed to settle a case with Bank of America linked to Countrywide Financial prior to its acquisition. AMD lowered its annual outlook. Credit Suisse plans to buyback senior debt.

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European markets confront slowing retail sales and industrial output in Germany and elevated home prices in the U.K. Major averages in Europe dropped on Friday but gained in the week.

Major averages dropped more than 3% after September jobs report confirmed labor market strength, fueling rate hike fears. The U.S. dollar advanced and crude oil jumped 4%.

Treasury yields rose and 30-year bond yields inched near a 14-year peak ahead of September jobs report on Friday. The British pound weakened on deeper rating downgrade worries.

Major averages traded sideways as market rally falters on Wall Street and investors await the monthly jobs report Friday. Crude oil lacked momentum despite a large production cut announced by the OPEC and allies.



Stocks on Wall Street rebounded from the lows of the day as investors digested a barrage of reports on the economy, labor market and international trade. Crude oil gained after OPEC+ agreed to cut larger-than-expected production.