US CPI Data
US CPI DataMarket Impact Scenarios
If US inflation comes in higher than expected then all else being equal this will be bullish for the US Dollar. Higher than expected inflation data lowers the probability that the Federal Reserve will try to decrease interest rates further by increasing monetary stimulus. If US inflation data comes in lower than expected this is bearish for the US Dollar as it increases the likelihood that the Fed will increase or extend monetary stimulus. For more on how currencies react to interest rate and inflation expectations go here.
US Inflation Historical Chart
About US Inflation
US Inflation is calculated using the Consumer Price Index (CPI) which is designed to represent changes in prices of the goods and services purchased by the average consumer in the US.
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