Inflation news

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is expected to keep policy unchanged when it meets this week, leaving the key policy rate at 0.5%. Instead, the markets are looking for guidance about the timing of the next potential interest rate hike.

Discover how US inflation data and Federal Reserve rate cut expectations are shaping market trends. Learn about economic slowdown concerns, trade policy impacts, and the US Dollar’s performance.

The RBA is widely expected to lower the cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.10% in its first meeting of 2025. With Australia’s economy showing signs of stagnation and inflation tracking below forecasts, market expectations for a rate cut have surged.

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand meets for the first time in 2025 on Wednesday 19th of February, with market pricing suggesting it is all but certain the central bank cuts rates.

The US labor market remains resilient despite a smaller-than-expected payrolls increase, with unemployment falling and wages rising. Inflation expectations have surged, prompting a reassessment of the Federal Reserve’s rate-cut timeline.

Global markets turn risk-off as Trump imposes new tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China.

The AUD/USD reacts ahead of Australia's CPI release on January 29, 2025. Analysts predict a 2.5% headline inflation, influencing RBA's February rate decision.

UK inflation drops more than expected in December, easing some of the fears about the UK economy.

UK inflation jumps to 2.3% in October, surpassing the Bank of England's target and market expectations. Core CPI rises to 3.3% year-on-year, driven by higher energy costs and services sector pressures. Markets adjust rate cut odds as bond yields climb and GBP shows mixed performance.

US inflation expectations are steady, with core CPI projected to remain at 3.2% for September while headline inflation moderates to its lowest level since February 2021. Despite the US Federal Reserve delivering a 50 basis point interest rate cut in September, stronger-than-expected job market data has raised concerns about sustained economic demand and inflation pressures.