PPI was better than expected, certainly on the overall number, and confirms the Fed's recent statements that inflation remains a secondary concern behind the weakness in the economy.

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Not only is the economy slowing but it is a reminder that inflation risks diminish as the economy slows. It emphasizes that the Fed would be quite well justified for easing policy as early as next week, a move to a neutral bias with a rate cut being the next logical step in January.

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The numbers today raise the odds of a rate cut in January. It looks good for purposes of wondering about the Federal Reserve and what it will do next; it is a signal the Fed is likely to move sooner rather than later.

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This report underscores or emphasizes that the Fed would be quite well justified for easing policy as early as next week, ... I'm not saying to expect a cut in rates, but perhaps they'll start with a move to a neutral bias, with a rate cut the next logical step in January.

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We see some early signs of improvement in manufacturing, but the contraction continues. Today's report should simply remind investors the economy is not out of danger yet.

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This suggests the economy is due for a slowdown, much like the one we had in 1995. It's quite possible they'll (the Fed) move in December; if not in December, then in January.

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This suggests the economy is due for a slowdown, much like the one we had in 1995.

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