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U.S. factory-gate prices fell in August, signaling softer-than-expected inflationary pressures and reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve could move to cut interest rates at its upcoming policy meeting. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the producer price index (PPI) slipped by 0.1% on a monthly basis. Economists had forecast …

British producer output prices rose 1.9% year-on-year in June, while producer input prices fell 1.0% annually, according to interim data released Wednesday by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). These figures represent preliminary estimates, as the ONS paused regular publication of the Producer Price Index (PPI) in March after identifying …

Annual PPI for Final Demand: The PPI for final demand rose 2.3% year-on-year in June, marking a slight slowdown from the 2.6% increase recorded in May. This reading came in below the market expectation of 2.5%. Core PPI (excluding food and energy): The annual core PPI increased by 2.6% in …

The US Dollar experienced a minor setback following the release of the December Producer Price Index (PPI) data, which came in below market expectations. This unexpected development ignited fresh debates about the trajectory of inflation and the potential impact on the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy.The softer-than-expected PPI figures, with core …

The EUR/USD pair faces resistance above 1.0270 as the US Dollar strengthens. Anticipation of President-elect Trump’s policies, including potential inflationary measures, is boosting the Greenback.While the Euro showed strength earlier, the US Dollar’s rebound, fueled by robust US job growth and expectations of limited Fed rate cuts, is hindering further …

Global financial markets closed the week ending on Friday, October 11, with risk assets advancing over safe haven assets after US inflation data that highlighted a decline in price growth that would weigh heavily on interest rate cuts in the coming period. Markets are also awaiting developments in monetary policy …

The second week of October trading began with optimism in North American equity markets despite increased Middle East tensions, ongoing war in Ukraine, a stronger than expected American economy, and weaker than expected numbers from China. China: The National Development & Reform Commission (NDRC), China’s state planner, stated that the …

The US Dollar continued its downward trend as investors digested recent economic data and increased their bets on a more aggressive rate cut by the Federal Reserve. The US Dollar Index (DXY) fell, reflecting a weaker greenback against a basket of major currencies.Fed Rate Cut Expectations AccelerateFollowing dovish comments from …

The Canadian Dollar remained relatively unchanged on Thursday, continuing its recent sideways trend. Domestic economic indicators, including a rise in Canadian Building Permits, were overshadowed by the anticipation of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut.The U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) data, while mixed, did not significantly alter market expectations for …

The Dow Jones climbed by 450 points, hitting an all-time high above $40,200.00. Markets are mostly ignoring the fact that US PPI wholesale inflation has accelerated. Five-year inflation predictions eased, while US consumer mood surveys deteriorated.Even though US Producer Price Index (PPI) inflation increased more quickly than anticipated in June, …