Consumer price index

​​Will a slowdown in UK inflation this week pave the way for a UK rate cut in June?

2024-05-20T11:30:21+0100

After an eventful week when the Dow briefly crossed the 40,000 milestone, traders now brace for a week rammed with Fed speakers, global manufacturing and services flash PMIs and housing starts for clues on Fed rate cuts timing.

2024-05-17T16:07:34+0100

For the week starting Monday 20 May traders will be looking ahead to mid-week with the release of the full round of UK inflation data.

2024-05-17T11:42:11+0100

Following four straight months of upside surprises in US consumer prices, markets were relieved to see a more tamed read for April.

2024-05-16T03:09:09+0100

One of the biggest names in US retail, Walmart, reports in a week when retail sales for April came in flat and Home Depot’s number signalled its customers were still cautious about spending.

2024-05-15T16:29:54+0100

Nasdaq hit intraday record highs after the US inflation print, while the dollar index eases. Google parent Alphabet opens a new tab and unveils a new product called 'Trillium'. Plus, love them or hate them. Meme stocks are back.

2024-05-15T16:15:52+0100

Walmart’s earnings comes in a key week when Home Depot’s numbers showed US consumer caution in spending on big ticket items. US retail sales came in flat in April. CPI was lower-than-expected, which weighed on the US dollar.

2024-05-15T15:48:07+0100

US consumer inflation is expected to slow to 3.4% in April YoY, after a 3.5% increase the previous month. Core CPI is also forecast to slow, from 3.8% in March to 3.6% in April, its lowest pace since April 2021.

2024-05-15T08:04:58+0100