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US Producer Prices Rise Less Than Expected in March, Buoying Market — Yet Persistent Inflation May Keep Fed in a Bind
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.
Iran War Rattles German Economy as Wholesale Prices Jump At Fastest Pace in 3 Years
Germany’s wholesale inflation surged on energy and metals costs, complicating ECB policy outlook, with markets pricing fewer rate hikes despite persistent price pressures.
Tame Core Temper Rate Hike Odds, but Economists Flag Lingering Inflation Risk Beyond March's Energy-Driven CPI Surge
The month-over-month (MoM) CPI rate was the largest monthly jump since 2022, with energy alone contributing 0.7 percentage points.
March CPI Surges, but Less Than Expected, Despite Iran War Driving Gasoline Prices Higher
The spike in March CPI was attributed almost entirely to the gasoline prices, which jumped 21.2% following a mere 0.8% increase in February.
Americans Brace to Pay More for Gas as NY Fed's Near-term Inflation Expectations Hit 3.4%
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.
From Energy Shock to Economic Reset: Why Iran’s Strike on Ras Laffan Threatens Wide-Ranging Global Ripples Across Supply Chains, Markets and Consumers
Iran strikes cripple Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City, tightening LNG supply and lifting prices, stoking fears of cascading global economic and market risks.
Hot PPI Prints Ahead of Fed Decision: Will Wholesale Inflation Push the Dollar Futures Past Critical Breakout Level?
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.
More Evidence of Sticky Inflation Drops Even As Growth Disappoints — Stagflation Risk Looms?
Economic data signals stagflation risks as inflation stays sticky and growth softens, while resilient labor markets complicate the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook.
Stay Long on Dollar Into Weekend, Strategist Says, as US Currency Pushes to Multi-Month Highs: PCE Inflation Does Little To Rein In Rally
The dollar remains firm as safe-haven demand grew amid the Strait of Hormuz blockade and expectations the Federal Reserve will keep rates unchanged.
US Consumer Prices Stayed Benign in February — Why the Fed Still Won’t Cut Rates Next Week
February CPI met expectations and hit a five-year core low, but energy shocks and policy distortions may keep the Federal Reserve cautious on rate cuts.
February Inflation Print Drops Wednesday: Trading ES, NQ Futures Amid US-Iran Volatility
Stock futures rebound from oil shock as markets await February CPI data, which could influence Fed outlook and near-term market direction.
Americans Were Calm on Inflation Just Ahead of Iran War, shows NY Fed Survey: Now onto Fed Decision as Oil Shock Looms
U.S. February inflation expectations eased slightly, but oil price surge clouds outlook ahead of Fed meeting, keeping markets cautious.
China’s Inflation Hits 3-Year High as Oil Surge Looms, Setting Stage for Fresh Volatility in Commodity Futures
Metals outlook strengthens as producer prices firm up but yuan futures weaken amid uncertainty over China’s rate trajectory.
Will US-Iran War Throw A Wrench into ECB’s Easing Plan? Preliminary February CPI Print Shows Inflation Reaccelerating Ahead of Key Policy Meeting
Eurozone inflation unexpectedly accelerated in February, raising ECB policy risks as Middle East tensions threaten renewed energy-driven price pressures.
US Producer Price Inflation Comes in Hotter Than Expected, but Bond, Dollar Futures Shrug Off Hawkish Signal
Producer price inflation accelerated in January, driven largely by firm service inflation, underscoring persistent underlying pricing pressures.
Cooling Inflation Likely to Keep BoJ Cautious, Yen Futures Seen Range-Bound Ahead of Spring Data
Tokyo core inflation eased below the BoJ target, complicating the policy outlook, while economists are wary about the pricing pressure in the services sector.
Cooling Eurozone Inflation Bolsters ECB Cut Bets — Sell 6E Strength While Range Resistance Holds
Eurozone inflation cooled to multi-month lows as energy dragged prices, reinforcing expectations of near-term ECB easing.
US Growth Falters but Sticky Inflation Keeps Rate Pause in Play; Dollar and Treasury Futures React to SCOTUS Tariff Ruling
Weaker-than-expected growth alongside persistent inflation complicates the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook, reinforcing a cautious stance and keeping markets on edge.