Jeff Schulze, head of economic and market strategy at ClearBridge Investments, commented that the November CPI numbers should be “risk-asset friendly and provide a tailwind to equity markets as we move through one of the strongest seasonal periods of the year.” ClearBridge has $193.3 billion in AUM.

Inflation in November rose modestly, with housing costs continuing to be a major factor in price increases. However, the Fed is expected to proceed with an interest rate cut next week.

Gold gained on Wednesday after an inflation print came in line with expectations, boosting the likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate cut next week, while investors awaited U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) data for further direction on monetary policy.