CPI Surprise Sends Markets Higher

Benzinga
•August 12th, 2025
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The July CPI report just came in cooler than expected — and the market instantly took off.
Watch as we break down the numbers in real time, explain why Wall Street’s forecast was wrong, and show the immediate reaction in S&P futures.
We cover what this surprise means for stocks, the Fed’s next move, and inflation trends going into the rest of the year.
Key points:
🔹CPI year-over-year: 2.7% vs. 2.8% expected
🔹Core CPI in line with forecasts
🔹Instant futures spike toward all-time highs
🔹Potential impact on rate cuts
If you trade stocks, options, or futures, this is the kind of market moment you can’t miss.
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