CPI and inflation threshold alerts
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is released monthly and moves markets. When CPI crosses above 4% or drops below 2%, entire asset classes reprice. Get alerts when inflation crosses thresholds that matter.
Why CPI alerts matter
CPI is the most-watched inflation indicator. When CPI runs above the Fed's 2% target, the Fed raises rates — headwinds for growth stocks. When CPI falls back toward target, the Fed can ease — tailwinds for risk assets.
Tickerbot tracks monthly CPI data and can alert you on threshold crosses. Know about inflation regime changes the moment they happen, not after reading headlines.
Combining CPI with stock conditions
The real power is combining CPI thresholds with stock filters. When inflation is high, value and dividend stocks outperform growth. When inflation is falling, growth stocks tend to lead. Tickerbot lets you stack macro conditions with equity filters to rotate your portfolio based on the inflation regime.
Inflation hedge example
Stack CPI thresholds with defensive equity filters to find inflation hedges. When CPI is running above 4%, look for high-dividend value stocks with low P/E ratios. These tend to outperform in high-inflation environments.
Common variations you can build
- CPI drops below 3% YoY (disinflation signal)
- CPI beats consensus by 0.3%+ (hot print, Fed hawkish)
- Core CPI (ex food/energy) crosses above 5%
- CPI below 2% for 3 consecutive months (back to target)
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