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Oil fell despite renewed Middle East tensions as traders focused on uninterrupted supply flows and mixed U.S. inflation data. With the FOMC looming and rate-hike risks lingering, bearish technicals kept crude under pressure.
U.K. inflation edged higher in December, driven by tobacco and transport prices, while core inflation stayed flat, complicating the Bank of England’s outlook as the pound weakened slightly.
Consumers expect higher near-term inflation driven by surging energy prices, while long-term expectations stay stable, and this could leave the Federal Reserve cautious on rates.
Surging wholesale inflation and a near-certain Fed pause converge, with 100.5 flagged as the decisive technical breakout level to watch for the dollar futures.
With the Fed given no reason to accelerate tightening, NQ futures extended gains and Micron's record open is now in play.
US manufacturing hit four-year highs in May, but stockpiling, not genuine demand, is partly fueling the surge; Persistent inflation, supply chain stress, and a jobs paradox complicate the bullish headline.
U.S. producer inflation rose less than expected in March despite higher energy prices, while markets rallied; however, persistent inflation and geopolitical tensions keep uncertainty over future Federal Reserve policy decisions elevated.
Consumer sentiment ticked up in February, driven by wealthier households, while inflation fears eased slightly and spending outlook stayed cautious.
Metals outlook strengthens as producer prices firm up but yuan futures weaken amid uncertainty over China’s rate trajectory.
Fed officials highlight sticky inflation, downplay weak jobs data, and caution against premature rate cuts, reinforcing a higher-for-longer policy stance.
Both consumer and producer prices in China climbed sharply in April, with the monthly CPI rate turning positive and PPI posting its steepest annual gain in 45 months.
Eurozone GDP growth held steady, supporting soft-landing hopes, but slowing momentum keeps ECB easing bias.