
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -0.25%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -0.18%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -0.03%.
Stocks are trading slightly lower after today’s bearish PPI and retail sales reports. The reports suggested a stagflation outlook due to the stronger-than-expected PPI report and weaker-than-expected retail sales report. Stocks are also lower due to today’s hefty +9.5 bp rise in the 10-year T-note yield.