US equites mixed after latest inflation figures
The widely watched US CPI inflation for December has just been released and showed inflationary pressures on the economy eased in line with expectations, which was perceived by markets as dissapointment.
The annual inflation rate in the US slowed for a sixth straight month to 6.5% in December of 2022, the lowest since October of 2021, in line with market forecasts. It follows a 7.1% reading in November. Energy cost increased 7.3%, well below 13.1% in November, as gasoline cost dropped 1.5%, following a 10.1% surge in November. Also, fuel oil cost slowed (41.5% vs 65.7%) while electricity prices rose slightly faster (14.3% vs 13.7%). A slowdown was also seen in food prices (10.4% vs 10.6%) while cost of used cars and trucks continued to decline (-8.8% vs 3.3%). On the other hand, the cost of shelter increased faster (7.5% vs 7.1%). Compared to the previous month, the CPI edged 0.1% lower, the first decline since May of 2020, and beating forecasts of a flat reading.
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Today's data confirms that the price continues to weaken, however markets expected reading below market consensus. Today's CPI reading definitely increased uncertainty regarding FED next move, therefore volatility may remain elevated during today’s session.
Market reaction is rather mixed. US equities swing between gains and losses while the dollar erased early gains and resumed downward move.
Eneregy and food costs eased, however shelter jumped. Source: Macrobond, XTB
Fuel prices are falling by almost 10% m/m and have a negative contribution to inflation.Source: Macrobond, XTB
EURUSD pair bounced off local support at 1.0738 and resumed an upward move. Most popular currency pair is currently trading above major resistance at 1.0800. Source: Station5
US500 bounced off key resistance at 4000 pts after CPI data release. Nearest support to watch lies at 3900 pts. Source: xStation5
US100 also struggles to break above resistance at 11500pts. Source: xStation5
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