Fed Governor Waller laid out a condition (via Reuters): if core inflation runs 0.3% or more, a 50 basis point December hike "should be considered." Today core CPI printed +0.3% m/m vs +0.2% expected. Headline: +0.4% vs +0.3%. The useful part is the structure: a number, and what follows if it's hit. Once the print is out, there's nothing to reinterpret. Many traders work the other way: no rule until the candle is moving, then a story that fits the position they already hold. Early session (TheStreet): S&P 500 -0.7%, Nasdaq -1.1%, gold futures -0.7%. Before the next CPI, NFP or FOMC, write one line: "If it prints above X, I trade half size until the first hour closes." Backtest event days separately with realistic spreads and slippage, then follow the line. Free weekly report: link in bio. ⚠ Forex and CFD trading carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Not financial advice. #CPI