This week, investors will be eyeing inflationary data from the US, UK and Australia.
The US will release its Consumer Price Index (CPI), Producer Price Index, and Retail Sales data. The market will be watching closely after more neutral labour data were released last week and after the Fed raised interest rates by 0.25%.
The UK will also release data on CPI, GDP. Australia will release its employment data.
Image source: forexfactory.com
Gross domestic product in the UK shrank 0.6% in June from the previous month, following a downwardly revised 0.4% rise in May, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics on 12 September. Economists polled by Bloomberg expected an unchanged reading for July.
In July, consumer prices in the United States held steady from June, following a 1.3% jump in the previous month, which was the most significant rise since January 1992. Analysts expect consumer prices to slow slightly in July, falling 0.1%.
The annual inflation rate in the United Kingdom reached 10.1% in July of 2022, up from 9.4% in the previous month. Experts predict it will fall below 10% again by the end of the year.
In July, US producer prices unexpectedly fell 0.5% month-on-month, following a downwardly revised 1% rise in June. The decline in producer prices was driven by lower costs for agricultural products and energy. Producer prices are forecast to increase by 0.1% for August, after increasing 0.2% in July.
New Zealand’s economy declined 0.2% in the March 2022 quarter, following a 3% rise in the previous period. Analysts expect the economy will improve by 1.5% for the second quarter.
Australia’s job market unexpectedly declined in July by 40,900 to 13.56 million; the nation’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.4%, a new record low. We can expect employment to remain positive and the unemployment rate to hold steady in August.
Markets were disappointed by a 0.1% decrease in retail sales in the US in July 2022, but they expected a 0.2% increase this month.
In July 2022, retail sales unexpectedly stalled in the US, disappointing markets that expected a 0.1% increase. This month, economists expect a 0.2% increase in retail sales figures.
자주하는 질문
홍보
Risk Warning: Trading CFDs carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage in CFD trading can magnify gains and losses, potentially exceeding your original capital. It’s crucial to fully understand and acknowledge the associated risks before trading CFDs. Consider your financial situation, investment goals, and risk tolerance before making trading decisions. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Refer to our legal documents for a comprehensive understanding of CFD trading risks.
The information on this website is general and doesn’t account for your individual goals, financial situation, or needs. VT Markets cannot be held liable for the relevance, accuracy, timeliness, or completeness of any website information.
Our services and information on this website are not provided to residents of certain countries, including the United States, Singapore, Russia, and jurisdictions listed on the FATF and global sanctions lists. They are not intended for distribution or use in any location where such distribution or use would contravene local law or regulation.
VT Markets is a brand name with multiple entities authorised and registered in various jurisdictions.
· VT Global Pty Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) under licence number 516246.
· VT Global is not an issuer or market maker of derivatives and is only allowed to provide services to wholesale clients.
· VT Markets (Pty) Ltd is an authorised Financial Service Provider (FSP) registered and regulated by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) of South Africa under license number 50865.
· VT Markets Limited is an investment dealer authorised and regulated by the Mauritius Financial Services Commission (FSC) under license number GB23202269.
· VTMarkets Ltd, registered in the Republic of Cyprus with registration number HE436466 and registered address at Archbishop Makarios III, 160, Floor 1, 3026, Limassol, Cyprus.
Copyright © 2024 VT Markets.