The inflation data are expected to increase the pressure in the monetary policy dilemma. Investors fear that the monetary policy headwinds may actually be stronger than expected in the future. Interest rate concerns have now gained in intensity. Investors are currently continuing to act based on signal after signal and are looking for reliable points of reference in a triangle of inflation, monetary policy, and Middle East risks. The stock market is currently seeking less wind in its sails but primarily orientation and thus a new fixed point.
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Inflation rises to 3.7 percent
In September, the inflation rate in the USA was 3.7 percent compared to the same month last year, which was higher than economists expected (3.6 percent), after 3.4 percent in August. The core rate of inflation was 2.6 percent, also above expectations.
tungen (2.5 percent). This rate overshadows the drivers of energy and food.
Retail sales and producer prices in the USA in focus
In addition to U.S. retail sales, U.S. producer prices are on the agenda on Thursday afternoon (14:30).
