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Equity markets are seeing selling pressure today as the S&P, Nasdaq, and Russell continue to chop back and forth in a tighter and tighter range. These markets are trading in a range between their 50-day and 200-day moving averages, where both levels have acted as a congestion point for these markets. The Nasdaq market seems to be tightening in this range more than the S&P and Russell, but as these levels are tested, it could suggest a breakout to the upside or the downside. CPI came in today right in line with expectations, and markets across the board are seeing slightly less volatility than we have seen over the last few weeks. 

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