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As the month began, markets continued to be optimistic as inflation turned out to be better than expected. Equity markets continued to rise, led by the small-cap Russell 2000 Index. At the same time, the Nasdaq 100 underwent a special adjustment to address its weighting.
Later in the month, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by another 25 basis points, leaving the door open for another rate hike....

💡 Summary:
• Production of consumer goods slumps most since early 2021
• Output dropped 0.5% in June for a second month, Fed says
• Boosted by a 36.7% surge in the production of motor vehicles and parts in the second quarter
• Manufacturing may benefit some in coming months as retailers get inventories more in line with sales and the pace of goods inflation slows
The June index of production at factories, mines and utilities decreased 0.5...