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This morning’s cooler-than-expected PPI report is helping boost stocks. However, investors are rotating out of semiconductors, which is benefitting the Mag 7.

With the main surge of bank earnings over, investors face Morgan Stanley today along with chip infrastructure firm ASML. PPI follows a light CPI and Warsh continues testimony.

Cooling Inflation, Rising Oil: Markets Weigh June's Progress Against New Geopolitical Risks

CPI, big bank results, and congressional testimony by Fed Chair Warsh are today's highlights. But action in the Middle East and the path of oil are also influential.

Inflation data from June hit lower than Wall Street estimates, lifting stocks early. Bank earnings generally impressed, and Fed Chair Warsh testifies before Congress later today.

The week starts slowly but accelerates tomorrow with CPI, big bank results, and congressional testimony by Fed Chair Warsh. Two key chip industry firms report later this week.

The global earnings boom may support stocks, but concentration risks remain. Investors should consider diversifying beyond a narrow group of AI beneficiaries.

Facing a week packed with data, Schwab's Kevin Gordon discusses Tuesday's CPI report, Fed Chairman Warsh's first testimony to Congress, and retail sales in the latest Week Ahead.