Tag: Inflation

Inflation is a process of price increase over time in the economy. This topic is getting ever more important these days, which is a reason why we inform on it regularly.

Fed fights inflation and raises interest rates by 0.75%

The US Federal Reserve raised the base interest rate by 0.75%. It continues to tighten monetary policy in an attempt to tame high inflation.
USD/CHF fails at parity again, awaits FOMC verdict
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USD/CHF fails at parity again, awaits FOMC verdict

Today's FOMC verdict will surely bring massive volatility to the FX market, influencing the USDCHF pair.

India faces record-high consumer price growth

India is facing the fastest year-on-year rise in wholesale prices in more than 30 years, putting a lot of pressure on inflation.
Higher demand for safe havens after inflation data
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Higher demand for safe havens after inflation data

The shock from higher-than-expected inflation data sparks higher demand for safe havens as gold's low/high range was +2.91%.

Russia’s central bank cuts interest rates to pre-war levels

Russia's central bank said that inflation and economic activity are developing better than expected, despite extensive Western sanctions.

World Bank fears stagflation and cuts global growth forecast

The World Bank cut its global growth forecast for 2022 by almost a third to 2.9% and added fears of stagflation.
Gold accumulates volume before big macro data
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Gold accumulates volume before big macro data

Gold's side move shows the significant accumulation of volume before inflation data at the end of the week.

US bonds yields advance after jobs data, await US CPI

This week, we will learn about the latest inflation data and consumer confidence, likely sending US yields further higher.

Turkey faces record inflation that is likely to get worse

Turkey's annual inflation rate climbed to a 24-year high of 73.5% in May, boosted by rising energy prices and a fall in the lira.

Ukraine’s central bank raises interest rates to record levels

Ukraine's central bank today raised its benchmark interest rate from ten to 25%, the highest in seven years.
USD/CHF remains pressured near 6-week lows
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USD/CHF remains pressured near 6-week lows

It looks like the USD may drop to new swing lows against the Swiss Franc as the selling pressure remains solid.

Inflation in the euro area rose again in May

The euro area's annual consumer price inflation accelerated to 8.1% in May, compared with 7.4% in April. This is mainly due to energy prices.