Raw Material Stocks Climb Amid Fed Speculation The materials sector experienced a slight uptick following the release of inflation data, as investors anticipate a potential rate cut from the Federal Reserve in the upcoming week. Consumer prices rose 2.5% in August, meeting expectations, while core prices exceeded forecasts. Gold futures remained near record highs, and lithium miners saw gains due to potential supply constraints from a major Chinese battery manufacturer considering production suspensions. « Previous Article Next Article » Share This Article Choose Your Platform: Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Related Posts Major Milestone for Crypto Markets — SEC Greenlights Bitcoin ETF READ MORE January 2024: Europe's Record-Breaking Bond Sales READ MORE 446 Days and Counting: Recession Signal Fails to Predict Economic Downturn READ MORE Record Increase in U.S. Labor Costs Points to Continued Inflationary Pressure READ MORE Bull Market Gains Momentum as Latest Inflation Data Surprises READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Comment