Financial Market Digests US & UK Inflation
Financial Market Digests US & UK Inflation
On Tuesday, U.S. consumer prices increased in September as the cost of rents and gasoline rose, suggesting a steady build-up of inflation pressures that could keep the Federal Reserve on track to hike interest rates by the end of the year. Consumer Price Index rose as much as 0.3% in September after increasing 0.2% in August. The CPI accelerated 1.5%, the biggest year-on-year increase since October 2014, the Labor Department said yesterday.
The U.S. dollar index settled at 97.85.
The Pound Sterling surged yesterday as UK Inflation hit 1% in September, up from 0.6% in August, the highest level in two years. Cable touched $1.23 vs. USD. Technically, it could trade in a limited range due to fears over a “hard Brexit”.
Euro failed to settle above $1.10 vs. USD and could trade in a limited range in anticipation of ECB’s meeting, which will be held this Thursday.
Also on Tuesday, Gold prices rose as market concerns over the U.S. election results and a interest rate hike have receded somewhat. Despite rising prices, the yellow metal failed to break a 200-day moving average at $1,265.
Oil prices declined yesterday, negatively affected by a strong USD. However, U.S. crude settled above $50 at yesterday’s trading session. Technically, U.S. crude continues trading above $50 during the week.
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