TechFlow news, on October 10, Adam, a researcher at Greeks.live, posted on social media that the U.S. reported a year-over-year consumer price index (CPI) of 2.4% for September—slightly higher than expected but the lowest level since the beginning of this year. Major investment assets showed little reaction to the data.
With macroeconomic data陆续 released this week and Federal Reserve officials concluding their speeches, market expectations for a 25-basis-point rate cut by the Fed on November 8 have reached 82%, while expectations for holding rates steady stand at 18%. Almost no traders anticipate a 50-basis-point rate cut.
Large block trades accounted for a significant portion of trading activity this week, making up nearly 40% of total volume, with block call options particularly prominent. Trading types and maturities were relatively diversified, with position shifting and rebalancing being the main drivers. Overall, the market remains largely in a wait-and-see mode.
