Hope Persists as Investors Monitor Inflation Data in the U.S.

Written by Paulo Nogueira

Published on 16/11/2023 at 19:12

Updated on 16/11/2023 at 19:15

Morning Times: A expectativa é de uma alta na inflação dos EUA de 0,3% no mês e de um acumulado de 3,3% no ano. (Imagem: REUTERS/Andrew Kelly)

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Next Tuesday, The Consumer Price Index (CPI) Numbers For October Will Be Released. Although It Is Not The Only Inflation Indicator

On Tuesday (14), the numbers related to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for October will be released. Although it is not the preferred indicator of the Federal Reserve, the information may provide insights into the direction of the economy.

Expectations point to a 0.3% increase for the month and a rise of 3.3% for the year. If projections are confirmed or exceed the expected result, investors may interpret this as a sign that the U.S. central bank may halt monetary tightening measures.

During the previous week, Fed Chair Jerome Powell unsettled the expectations of many who believed in the end of the interest rate hikes. During a presentation at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), he emphasized the possibility of the Fed resuming interest rate hikes in the United States. Even with inflation reducing in the country, leaders of the monetary authority show concern about the sustainability of this price decline.

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Markets This Tuesday Morning (14)

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Hope Persists as Investors Monitor Inflation Data in the U.S.

Next Tuesday, The Consumer Price Index (CPI) Numbers For October Will Be Released. Although It Is Not The Only Inflation Indicator

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