Wall Street Holds Breath: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Flatline Ahead of July Inflation Bombshell
Markets hover in limbo as traders brace for the Fed's favorite pain gauge.
### All Eyes on CPI
No major moves pre-report—just the usual institutional sweating through $5,000 suits. Classic 'wait-and-panic' mode.
### The Crypto Angle
While traditional markets freeze, Bitcoin whales are probably using the inflation number as a drinking game trigger. Decentralized finance doesn't do 'waiting'.
Closing thought: If the numbers come in hot, expect more Fed-speak about 'transitory' pain—Wall Street's favorite euphemism for 'your 401k is screwed'.