Nasdaq 100 Climbs After Softer PPI Reading; Morgan Stanley Rises 1.6%
What happened
The Nasdaq 100 added to recent gains on July 15, 2026 after the latest U.S. Producer Price Index reading came in below consensus expectations, easing near-term inflation pressure. The softer PPI print reinforced the view that upstream cost pressures are moderating. Morgan Stanley shares moved in step with the broader rally, climbing 1.60% to $230.44 on the session as financial sector names tracked the risk-on tone across equity markets.
The QL Read
With market breadth running 62.7% advancing and MS carrying a composite signal of 63/100, the macro tailwind from the PPI miss is landing in a tape that already leans constructive for the name. The next inflation data point — CPI — will be the cleaner test of whether that signal holds.
Source:
Investing.com — "Nasdaq Forecast: NDX Extends Gains After Cooler PPI" — 2026-07-15T13:35:00Z
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