#usaugustppiyoyrisesto5.4%
🚨 US August PPI YoY Rises To 5.4%: Inflation Just Sent a Warning to Markets 🚨
The screen was quiet, traders were watching for one number, and then the inflation signal arrived. The reaction was not about the number alone, but about what it could mean for the Fed and liquidity.
U.S. producer prices rose 0.4% month-over-month in August, while annual PPI accelerated to 5.4%, up from 4.7% in July. Energy costs were a major contributor, with higher oil prices adding ...
🇺🇸 U.S. PPI Inflation Hits 5.4%
U.S. producer prices rose 5.4% year-over-year in August, accelerating from 4.7% in July and coming slightly above the 5.3% forecast. Monthly PPI increased 0.4%, in line with expectations.
The jump was driven largely by higher energy costs, with energy prices rising 4.2%. Core PPI, excluding food and energy, increased 4.6% YoY.
Market impact: The hotter inflation data could make the Federal Reserve more cautious on rate cuts and may keep pressure on risk asse...
Okay… but would you really short $ZEC after this much selling?
I’m watching the reaction around 1,120–1,130 first.
If support breaks and the retest fails, that’s where the cleaner setup appears.
🔴 ZEC SHORT
Entry: 1,145–1,160
TP1: 1,120
TP2: 1,100
TP3: 1,075
SL: 1,185
Analysis: 1H structure remains bearish with consistent lower highs/lower lows. The sharp selloff from 1,220+ confirms strong selling pressure, while 1,120 is the immediate support zone.
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