US CPI declined -0.1% mom in December, below expectation of 0.0% mom. CPI core (ex food and energy) rose 0.3% mom, matched expectations. Food index rose 0.3% mom. Energy index dropped -4.5% mom. Over the last 12 months, CPI slowed from 7.1% yoy to 6.5% yoy, matched expectations. That’s also the lowest level since October […]
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Bank of Japan left its policy rate unchanged at around 0.75% as widely expected, and maintained a clear tightening bias, signaling that further rate hikes remain on the table. The decision was passed by an Read more…
Australia’s labor market delivered a strong headline in February, with employment rising by 48.9k, well above expectations of 20k. However, the details painted a softer picture, as the unemployment rate jumped from 4.1% to 4.3%, Read more…
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