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Mirage? Inflation Still MIA as Number of Options Betting on Rise in Short Volatility ETF Surges

Like a mirage in the desert sand, inflation is still missing in action (MIA).

Core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) growth YoY remains at 1.5% for January. The PCE deflator YoY remained the same at 1.7%.

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But the number of options betting on a rise in short-volatility ETF is surging.

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Yes, inflation is still a mirage (at least to The Fed). That should put a lid on further rate hike/unwinding activity. Or not!

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