Inflation Cools Further, Nike Tumbles, Markets Aim for 8-Week Win Streak 12/22/23

Carl Quintanilla, Scott Wapner and Leslie Picker led off the show with the Fed's preferred inflation gauge:Core PCE cooled in November -- up 3.2% year-over year, down from 3.4%. Shares of Nike tumbled afterthe company cut full-year sales guidance and announced a $2 billion cost savings plan, The anchors discussed the effect of both stories on the markets, with the major indices on track to extend their weekly win streaks to eight.Also in focus; Bristol Myers Squibb's $14 billion deal, The planned U.S. Steel-Nippon Steel merger faces scrutiny, the stocks taking a hit on China's gaming restrictions, Piper Sandler's chief investment strategist shares his 2024 market outlook, the L.A. Dodgers' latest blockbuster free agent signing. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Squawk on the Street Disclaimer