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July inflation warmed slightly with both core CPI and core PPI moving above 3% as anticipated. The bad news, however, did not reverse expectations of a Fed rate cut in September, and helped global equities enjoy a second consecutive risk-on week as tariffs fully kicked in. Laggard US small-caps made up ground on US large-caps this week, but both continue to lag their offshore cousins, thanks in part to a weakening Dollar. Japan led international equities for a second week, followed by Europe, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific. Gold gave some back despite the weaker Dollar, as did oil. Overall, however, the commodity complex advanced as US tariffs got serious. The week’s risk-on optimism steepened the yield curve and sent US long bonds south again with the 10-year Treasury yield rising 5 bps to 4.33%, and the 3-month cash yield falling to 4.11%. The Models: No change.
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