Category: Inflation
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Yen climbs while dollar stabilises after US inflation ebbs By Reuters
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Written by Harry Robertson and Tom Westbrook LONDON/SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The Japanese yen rose for a second straight day on Thursday after data on Wednesday showed U.S. inflation slowing, while the dollar found a footing against other currencies after a sharp decline the day before. Data on Wednesday showed that…
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Biden running out of time to turn voters’ perceptions on inflation: strategists By Investing.com
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Research firm Strategas released data showing that its inflation index grew at a rate of 3.8% year-on-year. The CPI for the Common Man measure focuses on items that people have to buy regularly – food, energy, shelter, clothing, utilities and insurance. This marks the ninth straight month that the regular…
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U.S. CPI Failed to Impress, Annual Inflation Dipped to 3.4% in April
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The headline US CPI came in weaker than expected with a 0.3% month-on-month increase in April versus an estimated 0.4% increase. This brought the annual CPI reading down from 3.5% to 3.4% as expected. Meanwhile, core inflation only reached the mark, showing a 0.3% monthly increase in core price pressures.…
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Oil turns higher as U.S. inflation cools, crude stocks drop more than expected
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Slavko Sereda/iStock via Getty Images Crude oil futures reversed course to close higher on Wednesday, as US government data showed a slight decline in inflation and a larger-than-expected decline in crude oil inventories. The Consumer Price Index rose 0.3% last month after rising 0.4% in March and February, while the…
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Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq notch record close as cooling inflation boosts rate-cut hopes By Investing.com
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Investing.com – The Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record levels on Wednesday, as consumer inflation fell more than expected after three months of bullish surprises, raising hopes for faster interest rates and sending Treasury yields sharply lower. At 16:00 EDT (20:00 GMT), it was up 349 points,…
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UBS raises EURSEK targets, cites Riksbank cut and inflation By Investing.com
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On Monday, UBS revised its stance on the Swedish Krona (SEK), adopting a moderately bearish outlook following the Riksbank’s recent decision to cut interest rates. The bank has revised its forecast for the exchange rate, and now expects it to reach 11.80 by the end of the second quarter, 11.90…
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Dollar steady ahead of inflation data; sterling slips after job numbers By Investing.com
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Investing.com – The US dollar was flat on Tuesday, largely flat ahead of key inflation data likely to weigh on interest rate expectations. At 03:30 EST (08:30 GMT), the dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six other currencies, rose 0.1% to 105.250, in range-bound trading. Dollar…
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European stocks mostly lower; ranges limited ahead of US inflation release By Investing.com
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Investing.com – European stock markets fell largely on Tuesday, as investors digested more corporate earnings ahead of the latest US inflation reports. At 03:15 EST (07:15 GMT), Germany’s stock index fell 0.1% and France’s index fell 0.1%, while the UK index rose 0.1%. Inflation in the United States to reduce…
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Asia FX muted as dollar steadies ahead of inflation data; yen fragile By Investing.com
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Investing.com — Most Asian currencies moved slightly on Tuesday, tracking a flat dollar, as traders remained largely focused on upcoming US inflation readings that are likely to weigh on interest rate expectations. The Japanese yen was also a point of focus, as continued weakness in the currency put traders on…
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How April CPI inflation data may influence the Fed’s rate path decision (DXY)
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With inflation remaining hotter than desired in the first quarter of 2024, the Fed’s first expected interest rate cut in more than four years continues to push through later in the calendar, with some wondering whether the central bank will lower its benchmark. Standard rate at all this year. Investors…
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US stock futures just higher; key inflation data, retail earnings due By Investing.com
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Investing.com — U.S. stock index futures rose on Monday, trading in tight ranges as caution set in ahead of key inflation data, due later this week, which will likely factor into interest rate expectations. At 06:20 EST (10:20 GMT), it rose 34 points, or 0.1%, rose 6 points, or 0.1%,…
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Dollar steady as US inflation data takes spotlight By Reuters
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Written by Brigid Riley TOKYO (Reuters) – The dollar firmed against its major counterparts on Monday as market participants looked ahead to U.S. inflation data to assess the prospects of an interest rate cut this year. Following a weaker-than-expected US jobs report for April and a dovish-sounding Federal Reserve policy…
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This Week’s US Inflation Reports Are Expected to Shake Crypto Markets
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Cryptocurrency markets remained flat over the weekend after falling last week, bringing total capital down to $2.38 trillion. This week’s economic calendar could bring further volatility as key inflation data is announced alongside a number of Federal Reserve speeches, which could indicate the direction of monetary policy going forward. Economic…
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Asia FX edges lower, dollar steadies with inflation on tap By Investing.com
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Investing.com — Most Asian currencies moved in a flat to lower range on Monday, while the dollar stabilized from recent volatility as focus turned squarely to upcoming US inflation data for further signals on interest rates. Moderate Chinese inflation data weighed on the yuan, while also sparking slight weakness in…
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Week Ahead in FX (May 13 – 17): U.S. Inflation Plus U.K. And Australia’s Jobs Reports
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The US Dollar is in for another busy week as Uncle Sam publishes the latest inflation reports! Meanwhile, labor market updates from the UK and Australia are expected to increase volatility for the British pound and Australian dollar. We’ve got a diary on this week’s most watched data releases! Before…
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Nvidia Rivals Gold as Shield Against Inflation, Survey Shows
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Breadcrumb links BMN Business The yen has lost its status as a haven currency Article writer: Bloomberg News Edward Harrison Posted on May 12, 2024 • 3 minutes read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or log in if you have an account. egg8c07r0)l}9ba8)tpi(c7i_media_dl_1.png Bloomberg MLIV…
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Bank of England expects inflation to fall faster than previously predicted
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The Bank of England now expects inflation to fall more quickly than previously expected, falling below the central bank’s 2 per cent target for an extended period. This forecast indicates the need for interest rates to fall faster than what financial markets are currently pricing in. According to the bank’s…
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Chicago Fed Pres. Goolsbee: Feds inflation target acts as an anchor on expectations
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President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Goolsbee speaks ahead of his moderated discussion with CNBC Liesman. The Fed’s inflation target is 2% after that as it is based on expectations Short-term inflation expectations are not what matters Unsurprisingly, the one-year forecast was higher At the moment there is…
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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 10 May: Markets react to lower sentiment/higher inflation
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The US session was further influenced by preliminary consumer confidence data released by the University of Michigan which showed a sharp drop in the confidence index to 67.4 from 76.0. Expectations also fell sharply to 66.5 from 75.0, and current conditions also fell to 68.8 from 79.0. The data was…