Equities slipped on Tuesday leaving the S&P 500 down about a half percent at the low of the day. The question now is whether this move foreshadows a deeper correction or if it is the start of consolidation. If the market is able to hold these new highs for a few days the odds the market will continue moving higher will increase.

Tuesday?s decline, however, was sparked by hot inflation data and there is an additional risk this week. The PPI data came in as expected but accelerated from the previous month and points to higher consumer prices down the road. The CPI is due out today and could confirm the market?s worst fears; consumer-level inflation is running unchecked. If this situation continues to run unchecked revenue and earnings growth among S&P 500 companies will come to a grinding halt.