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AU inflation – a report to match Australia’s (hot) weather
There’s no escaping the fact that Australian inflation continues to point the wrong way for the RBA and consumers alike. And today’s report should quickly eradicate hopes of an RBA pause in February.

European Open: GBP implied volatility spikes ahead of UK CPI and FOMC
Implied volatility for FX majors has risen ahead of today’s FOMC meeting - and most notably GBP as it also has UK CPI to contend with within the hour.

US CPI surprises for the second month in a row. What does it mean for the Fed?
Regardless of any new questions that may be raised, the one thing we know is that although inflation is still relatively high, it is moving in the right direction (lower)!

European Open: Flash PMIs and US inflation on tap
The US dollar has continued lower overnight following Powell’s dovish comments, with US inflation data having the potential to extend or reverse some of its move.

NFP preview: Is the jobs market FINALLY slowing?
Based on the limited figures we have access to, there’s some evidence that the labor market has deteriorated over the last month...

Australian inflation fell… but just ‘weight’ a minute
Whilst Australia’s final inflation print for the year remains high by historical standards, it was much lower than expected at 6.9% y/y

Inflation Is the Solution: The Wisdom to Accept What We Should Not Change
This report will make the case that policymakers should find the wisdom to accept what they cannot change: inflation is not only secular, but it is also the medicine that the global economy needs to escape its debt trap and solve the generational inequalities which tear apart Western countries.

Growth concerns replace inflation woes
…But stock markets keep on rising for now.

Canadian inflation remains elevated. However, USD/CAD unfazed
Inflation in Canada is still high despite the Bank of Canada “only” hiking 50bps at its last meeting, rather than the 75bps that the markets expected

Japan’s inflation hits the ‘40-year high’ club
Japan, long known for their lack of inflation, has just seen consumer prices rise to their highest levels since 1982.

Technical Tuesday: EUR/USD, GOLD and Russell
In this week’s edition, we discuss the dollar, EUR/USD, gold and the Russell index.

Michigan Consumer Sentiment worse than expected; Inflation components roughly in-line
The November preliminary reading of the Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index was 54.7 vs an expectation of 59.5 and an October reading of 59.9.

There’ll be a lot of bond bears with sore heads today
Traders were net-short the 2-year treasure note by a record amount last week. Which means falling yields are likely driven by short-covering by bears with sore heads.

WTI’s trend break more good news re inflation
...after CPI came in much weaker

European Open: EUR/USD falls below parity ahead of the US Core PCE report
After just one day above it, the euro is back below parity. And it could face further selling pressure if US inflation comes in hotter than expected today.

European Open: EUR/USD falls below parity ahead of the US Core PCE report
After just one day above it, the euro is back below parity. And it could face further selling pressure if US inflation comes in hotter than expected today.
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Tokyo's #CPI rose 4.4% y/y - highest since May 1981 - which points to another hot print for Japan's nationwide CPI ion February #JPY is now the strongest major of the session. https://t.co/vPjr5Mo0es

Australian inflation is the latest ‘hot beat’ on the dancefloor
Economic data beats are usually a good thing, unless it is in the guise of much higher than expected (and already elevated) inflation.

Australian inflation is the latest ‘hot beat’ on the dancefloor
Economic data beats are usually a good thing, unless it is in the guise of much higher than expected (and already elevated) inflation.

AUD remains rangebound ahead of tomorrow’s inflation report
Australian inflation data is released tomorrow, and if it comes in hotter than expected – like it did on New Zealand – if adds another fly in the ointment for the RBA

AUD remains rangebound ahead of tomorrow’s inflation report
Australian inflation data is released tomorrow, and if it comes in hotter than expected – like it did on New Zealand – if adds another fly in the ointment for the RBA

EUR/AUD could trade above 1.6500!
EUR/AUD has been moving higher on the back of interest rate differentials. Will it continue if the ECB hikes 75bps next week and the RBA only hikes 25bps the week after?

EUR/AUD could trade above 1.6500!
EUR/AUD has been moving higher on the back of interest rate differentials. Will it continue if the ECB hikes 75bps next week and the RBA only hikes 25bps the week after?

Canadian inflation higher than expected. Should the BOC be concerned?
Today’s release of the September CPI report increases the chances that the BOC will hike rates by 75bps next week.