Jul. 14 at 6:27 PM
$SPY $SPX $ES_F $VIX $VXX >> 🔄 System Tag: Calm Before the Storm Setup:
🗓️ Key Catalysts Coming Up:
📈 Tuesday, July 16 – CPI Report (Consumer Price Index)
Likely released 5:30 AM PST / 8:30 AM EST:
This is the most anticipated inflation data for July and directly impacts Fed rate expectations:
Current expectations:
Headline CPI YoY: ~3.1%
Core CPI YoY: ~3.4%
Any deviation could cause large premarket or open volatility (0DTE goldmine or trap)
💼 Bank Earnings Begin This Week:
Big banks usually kick off earnings season:
JPM, WFC, C, BAC report starting mid-to-late week (July 16–19)
Bank earnings set the tone for the entire season
Weak loan demand, credit tightening → market concern
Strong deposits, net interest margins → fuel rally