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Inflation Anticipation Freezes the Market

May 13, 2025

Inflation Anticipation Freezes the Market

 

[Morning Market Mindset – Tuesday, May 13, 2025]

 

Markets are idling this morning as traders wait for tomorrow’s inflation report — the Consumer Price Index — to set the tone for what’s next.

 

Welcome back, WealthBuilders — and those on schedule to be a millionaire.

I’m Heather Wagenhals, and this is your Morning Market Mindset for Tuesday, May 13th.

 

Market Snapshot

U.S. stock futures are flat to slightly higher:

 

  • S&P 500 futures up just 0.1%

  • Nasdaq futures showing mild strength, up 0.2%

  • Dow futures hovering near the flatline

 

 

Investors appear cautious — the kind of stillness that comes before a potentially big move.

 

Earnings Watch

Home Depot is the headliner this morning. The retail giant posted better-than-expected earnings despite weaker year-over-year sales, thanks to cost control and professional contractor demand. That’s giving a read on both the housing market and consumer confidence.

Coming up this week: Walmart, Target, and Cisco.

 

Economic Focus

All eyes are on the April CPI release tomorrow. This is the Fed’s preferred inflation barometer right now, especially as rate cut expectations remain volatile. A softer-than-expected number could reignite dovish hopes — while a hot print may squash them quickly.

 

Commodities & Global Markets

 

  • Crude oil is up nearly 1%, with WTI back above $79 a barrel on signs of tighter supply

  • Gold is steady near $2,340

  • Bitcoin is consolidating around $62,000 as crypto traders also brace for CPI volatility

 

 

Interpretation

Right now, we’re in a classic holding pattern — markets are respecting the gravity of inflation data.

This calm may be short-lived. Traders are positioning cautiously, not wanting to be caught on the wrong side of tomorrow’s move. Whether you’re long or in cash, today’s mindset is all about preparing for opportunity — not guessing the print.

 

Money Mantra

I’m a strategic thinker with a clear financial plan and the commitment to see it through.

Every smart choice I make today brings me one step closer to the life I desire.

 

That’s it for this morning.

This has been your Unlock Your Wealth Morning Market Mindset, I’m Heather Wagenhals.

 

Where we interpret the markets calmly and clearly,

so you can make smart financial choices, build wealth strategically, and live on purpose.

 

Until next time, take deliberate action,

and go out and Unlock Your Wealth, today.

 

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