Posts Tagged ‘Nonfarm payrolls’
Markets This Week: Inflation, Jobs and Policy Moves
Rates & Inflation Overview Region Interest Rate Inflation UK 4% 3.8% EU 2.15% 2.1% US 4% 3% Key Market Updates United Kingdom (GBP) Wednesday 12th – Consumer Price Index (07:00) Leading indicator of inflation. Market Impact:A further decline would typically weaken the GBP. The UK remains around 1.8% above the 2% inflation target. A rise…
Read MoreSterling Struggles, Euro Awaits CPI, Dollar Eyes Jobs Data
Interest Rate / Inflation Zone Interest Rate Inflation UK 4% 3.8% EU 2.15% 2% US 4.25% 2.9% Key Market Updates GBP Sterling remains under pressure, with markets watching the Labour Party conference for any signs of unfunded spending. Such signals could weigh on gilts and GBP. Focus will then turn to Bank of England speakers,…
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