What is CPI in Forex, and How Can You Use It for Trading?
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a critical economic indicator that measures the change in the price level of a basket of consumer goods and services. It’s a widely recognized gauge of inflation and plays a significant role in influencing monetary policy decisions by central banks. For forex traders, CPI data is particularly valuable because […]
March Inflation Exceeds RBNZ Forecasts, Rent Prices Hit Record High Since 1999
March Inflation Exceeds RBNZ Forecasts, Rent Prices Hit Record High Since 1999 New Zealand’s annual inflation rate decreased to 4% in March from 4.7% in December, even as costs for rents, house construction, and council rates continued to rise, according to Statistics NZ. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) saw a marginal increase of 0.6% in […]
Pound Sterling Declines Amid UK’s Mild Inflation and Risk-Averse Market Mood
Pound Sterling Declines Amid UK’s Mild Inflation and Risk-Averse Market Mood In Wednesday’s trading session in London, the Pound Sterling exhibited significant volatility following the release of unexpectedly mild Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for February by the UK’s Office for National Statistics (ONS). The data showed a deceleration in annual headline and core inflation […]
WTI Crude Oil Steadies Around $82.30 Ahead of EIA Report and US Inflation Figures
WTI Crude Oil Steadies Around $82.30 Ahead of EIA Report and US Inflation Figures In the early European session on Wednesday, WTI, the benchmark for US crude oil, is exhibiting little movement as prices fluctuate within a narrow range of $82.20 to $82.45. The market is grappling with concerns over China’s dwindling demand for oil […]