Following a turbulent start to 2024, the upcoming week is poised for potential high volatility. Key drivers include the release of inflation data, taking in CPI figures from Australia, the US, and alongside PPI data. The UK GDP release also holds considerable significance, contributing to potential market impacts. Traders are advised to focus on monitoring this week’s CPI data, acknowledging its role as a primary market influencer for a successful trading week.
Registering a 4.9% increase in October 2023 (slightly down from September’s 5.6%), the Australian CPI is expected to further decrease to 4.4% in November 2023. Watch for the release on January 10, 2024.
In November 2023, US consumer prices edged up by 0.1% compared to the previous month, with an anticipated uptick of 0.2% expected in the December 2023 data. Keep an eye out for the release on January 11, 2024.
After contracting by 0.3% in October 2023, the UK GDP is anticipated to show growth of 0.2% in November 2023. Data is scheduled for release on January 12, 2024, following two months of consecutive growth.
US producer prices remained unchanged in November 2023 after a 0.4% decline in the prior period. Anticipations for the December 2023 data, set to release on 12 January 2024, suggest a 0.1% increase.
