STARTRADER Market Recap | 14-June-2023

According to a report from the US Department of Labor, the data showed that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.1% on a monthly basis in May, following a 0.4% increase in April. Additionally, the inflation rate increased by 4% on an annual basis, which is lower than expected.

Based on this data, investors have priced in a 93% probability that the Federal Reserve will maintain interest rates within the range of 5% to 5.25%, as investors await the FOMC Statement and the FOMC Press Conference. The S&P 500 index rose by approximately 0.7% ahead of the Federal Reserve’s decision, marking its highest closing in about 14 months.