Inflation Data
FTSE 100 edges higher as miners rebound despite UK inflation uptick
UK stocks rise 0.05% as precious-metals miners lead gains, while CPI accelerates to 2.9% in July and energy prices surge 14.7%. Brent crude and WTI slip as gold extends rally.
RBA signals potential rate hike as inflation risks rise
Reserve Bank of Australia holds rates steady but warns of further tightening if upside inflation risks materialize, citing Middle East tensions and AI-driven demand.
Global bond yields hit multi-decade highs on debt, inflation pressures
Long-term government bond yields in the U.S., Germany, France, Canada and Japan have surged to levels not seen since the 2000s, driven by rising debt loads and competing corporate borrowing.
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Canadian dollar strengthens after inflation beats forecasts
Headline inflation in Canada rose 3.4% year-on-year in December, exceeding economist expectations and supporting the loonie's advance.
EUR/USD hits eight-week high; focus shifts to U.S. data
Euro strengthens to highest level since late March as markets await U.S. inflation and jobs data for next Fed move. Dollar faces pressure ahead of key releases.
Citi expects Fed to hold rates steady in September after inflation data
Analysts at Citi cite recent inflation readings as key factor in likely policy pause next month.
S&P 500 hits record 7,799 as inflation cools
U.S. benchmark index reaches all-time high amid softer inflation data, though investor sentiment remains guarded.
U.S. 30-year bond yields hit 25-year high as inflation concerns weigh
Long-term borrowing costs surge to levels last seen in 2001 amid persistent inflation uncertainty and elevated government debt supply. Treasury auctions remain well-covered despite rising yields.
Peru’s central bank holds rates steady, sees no need for hikes
The Peruvian central bank maintained its benchmark rate at 6.25% as inflation remains within target and growth outlook stabilizes.
U.S. PPI flat, misses expectations in latest data
Producer prices unchanged in May as forecasted growth fails to materialize, signaling persistent disinflationary pressures.
U.S. budget deficit hits $1.8 trillion in first 10 months of fiscal 2024
Deficit widens as spending outpaces revenue, driven by interest costs and defense allocations. Fiscal year ends Sept. 30.
U.S. budget deficit widens beyond forecasts in latest data
Shortfall exceeds projections as spending outpaces revenue, raising fiscal concerns amid economic uncertainty.
Euro zone bond yields fall as U.S. inflation cools in July
German 10-year Bund yield drops to two-week low as softer U.S. CPI data fuels bets on global rate cuts.
S&P 500, Nasdaq rise after inflation data, strong earnings
U.S. equities advanced as softer-than-expected inflation data and upbeat corporate earnings outweighed growth concerns. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lagged.
Euro zone bond yields dip after softer U.S. inflation data
German 10-year Bund yields fell below 2.5% as cooler-than-expected U.S. CPI reading boosted demand for core euro zone debt.
Four major FX pairs align, inflation data eyed
Rare simultaneous strength in EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY and USD/CHF shifts focus to upcoming inflation releases for policy cues.
Citi expects Bank of Korea to raise rates amid inflation pressures
Analysts at Citi project a rate hike by the Bank of Korea as consumer prices remain elevated, with risks tilted toward tighter policy.
European stocks slip as oil rally and U.S. inflation weigh
Europe’s benchmark index falls after six straight days of oil gains and ahead of U.S. inflation data that may delay rate cuts.
US CPI data looms as Fed rate decision nears
Consumer prices report may determine whether the Federal Reserve delivers a rate hike next month. Economists expect modest inflation cooling.
Swiss National Bank holds rates steady as inflation cools
The SNB maintained its policy rate at 1.25% on Thursday, citing stable inflation and economic resilience. No further guidance on future moves was provided.
Swiss National Bank holds rates steady after September review
The SNB left its key policy rate unchanged at 1.25% as inflation remains within target range, citing stable economic conditions.
India's net direct tax revenue rises 23% to 8.1 trillion rupees
Fiscal receipts exceed expectations as corporate and income tax collections drive growth in the world's fifth-largest economy.
U.S. CPI data may fuel dovish Fed expectations
Wednesday's inflation print could shift market bets on Federal Reserve policy, with softer-than-expected data potentially accelerating rate-cut timelines.