Morgan Stanley E*TRADE trading and investment management director Chris Lakin said the S&P 500, after breaking out of a near two-month range, may be tested this week by inflation prints and geopolitical developments. He said the jobs report could ease fears of a Fed rate hike next month, but if this week's inflation cools less than expected those concerns could intensify.

2026-08-11

Morgan Stanley E*TRADE trading and investment management director Chris Lakin said the S&P 500, after breaking out of a near two-month range, may be tested this week by inflation prints and geopolitical developments. He said the jobs report could ease fears of a Fed rate hike next month, but if this week's inflation cools less than expected those concerns could intensify.