Cliff Notes: Confidence is Critical
Key insights from the week that was. Beginning in Australia, the Westpac-MI Consumer Sentiment survey […]
The Fever is Breaking
US inflation eased to 3%. It’s still not the 2% targeted by the Federal Reserve […]
US Inflation: Great Progress, But Risks Remain
Headline inflation is now a fraction of its peak level; however, by itself, shelter’s contribution […]
US Inflation Slows, But Fed Has the Last Word
The US consumer price index slowed to an annual rate of 3.0% in June from […]
June CPI: More Convincing Progress Underway
Summary Today’s report on the Consumer Price Index for June brought good news. Headline consumer […]
As Good a US Inflation Report as We Could Have Realistically Hoped for
Financial markets are buzzing at the US open on Wednesday, with investors buoyed by a […]
US: Inflation Continues to Ease in June, But Remains Too Hot for FOMC
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.2% month-on-month (m/m) in June, a tick below expectations. […]
Risk Assets Hope for Slowing Inflation
Today’s US inflation data release is set to heavily influence the outlook on future Fed […]
Caution Ahead of US Inflation Release, RBNZ May Be Done With Hikes
Stock markets are tentatively higher on Wednesday as traders adopt a cautious position ahead of […]
Soft US CPI is Not Enough
The US dollar extended losses after breaking a long-term ascending channel base yesterday. The British […]
DOW staying bullish with overnight bounce, US CPI on radar
US major stock indexes rallied overnight, breaking a three-session losing streak as investors eagerly await […]
Fed Beige Book: Slight increase in economic activity and modest price rises
Fed’s Beige Book report noted that the “overall economic activity increased slightly since late May.” […]