Options Pros See ‘Nothingburger’ From Delayed Inflation Report
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Options traders are downplaying the impact of the delayed inflation report, expecting a minimal market move, which is in line with the Federal Reserve's focus on labor-market weakness rather than inflation rates.
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Options traders are betting the S&P 500 Index will swing 0.7% in either direction, according to data compiled by Barclays Plc. That’s sharply lower than the 1% average realized move spurred by the 12 reports delivered through September. The Federal Reserve has been reacting more to signs of labor-market weakness than what have become small moves in the rate of inflation. There won’t be an October CPI report.
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Original article published by Yahoo Finance on December 17, 2025. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.