"Inflation Data Sparks Market Alert: What Traders Expect This Week"

Rockland Trust Chief Investment Officer Dave Smith anticipates the February Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, expecting it to align with the 3.1% expectation and viewing it as a positive sign for the economy, especially after lower-than-expected wage growth in last week's jobs report. Despite potential risks, Smith believes the S&P 500 is trading at a fair valuation, with risks already factored in, and suggests that markets should have a higher-priced multiple in light of potential Federal Reserve rate cuts.