GBP: Inflation lowers to 10.7%

This morning UK markets heard Inflation came in below market forecasts at 10.7% in November, from 11.1% in October – the highest reading in 41 years. After a marginal increase yesterday following UK unemployment data release, the pound is now trading almost 2% higher...


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Inflation lowers to 10.7%, beating market forecasts

This morning the UK’s annual inflation rate came in at 10.7%, a drop from 11.1% recorded in the year to October. It is slightly below the level predicted and this could have an influence on the Bank of England’s interest rate decision on Thursday. The main reason for...


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USD: NY Fed release inflation survey results

Yesterday the New York Federal Reserve released its surveyed results on inflation.  The results are overall positive but still elevated. The survey revealed that the expected inflation in the year ahead will fall to 5.2% from October’s 5.9%. They also showed...


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EUR: Germany’s PMI expected to decline

As well as the ECB’s interest rate decision this week, eurozone markets will also find out the latest S&P Global/BME Germany Manufacturing PMI this week. The data will be released on Friday and is expected to fall gently from 46.2 to 45.9. This points to another...


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GBP: GfK consumer confidence this week

This Thursday the pound will navigate a variety of key data releases including this month’s GfK Consumer Confidence. The indicator rose slightly to -44 in November 2022, pointing to an improvement for the second straight month as political concerns eased. Client...


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