Inflation in the US, as measured by the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose to 2.7% on a yearly basis in November from 2.6% in October, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported on Wednesday. This reading came in line with the market expectation. On a monthly basis, the CPI rose 0.3% following the 0.2% increase recorded in October.
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The core CPI, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, rose 3.3% on a yearly basis to match October's increase and analysts' estimate. The monthly core CPI rose 0.3% in November.
Market reaction to US inflation data
These figures don't seem to be having a significant impact on the US Dollar's valuation. At the time of press, the USD Index was up 0.15% on the day at 106.55.
US Dollar PRICE Today
The table below shows the percentage change of US Dollar (USD) against listed major currencies today. US Dollar was the strongest against the Japanese Yen.
| USD | EUR | GBP | JPY | CAD | AUD | NZD | CHF | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD | 0.12% | 0.16% | 0.38% | 0.01% | 0.25% | 0.24% | 0.00% | |
| EUR | -0.12% | 0.05% | 0.29% | -0.10% | 0.13% | 0.11% | -0.12% | |
| GBP | -0.16% | -0.05% | 0.23% | -0.15% | 0.09% | 0.06% | -0.17% | |
| JPY | -0.38% | -0.29% | -0.23% | -0.36% | -0.13% | -0.15% | -0.38% | |
| CAD | -0.01% | 0.10% | 0.15% | 0.36% | 0.24% | 0.21% | -0.02% | |
| AUD | -0.25% | -0.13% | -0.09% | 0.13% | -0.24% | -0.02% | -0.26% | |
| NZD | -0.24% | -0.11% | -0.06% | 0.15% | -0.21% | 0.02% | -0.23% | |
| CHF | -0.00% | 0.12% | 0.17% | 0.38% | 0.02% | 0.26% | 0.23% |
The heat map shows percentage changes of major currencies against each other. The base currency is picked from the left column, while the quote currency is picked from the top row. For example, if you pick the US Dollar from the left column and move along the horizontal line to the Japanese Yen, the percentage change displayed in the box will represent USD (base)/JPY (quote).
This section below was published as a preview of the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data at 03:00 GMT.
- The US Consumer Price Index is set to rise 2.7% YoY in November.
- The core CPI inflation is seen steady at 3.3% last month.
- The Fed is expected to cut interest rates by 25 bps in December.
The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for November, a key measure of inflation, will be unveiled on Wednesday at 13:30 GMT by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Markets are buzzing in anticipation, as the release could trigger significant swings in the US Dollar (USD) and influence the Federal Reserve's (Fed) plans for interest rates in the months ahead.
What to expect in the next CPI data report?
As measured by the CPI, inflation in the US is expected to increase at an annual rate of 2.7% in November, slightly higher than the 2.6% growth reported in the previous month. Core annual CPI inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, is projected to remain steady at 3.3% during the same period.
On a monthly basis, the headline CPI and core CPI are forecasted to rise by 0.3%.
Previewing the October inflation report, TD Securities analysts said: “We look for core inflation to stay largely unchanged in November, registering another firm 0.3% m/m advance. Rising goods prices are expected to explain most of the strength in the series, while slowing housing inflation is likely to provide some relief. On a y/y basis, headline CPI inflation is expected to inch higher to 2.7% while core inflation likely stayed unchanged at 3.3%.”
In his latest remarks at an event hosted by the New York Times on December 4, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell shared that the central bank's approach to future interest rate adjustments could take a more measured pace, thanks to the economy's stronger-than-anticipated performance this year.
Reflecting on the economic growth, Powell noted that the resilience had surpassed earlier forecasts, allowing the Fed to adopt a more cautious stance as it works toward finding a "neutral" rate policy. He acknowledged that "the economy is strong, and it’s stronger than we thought in September," even as inflation has been running slightly higher than anticipated.
Powell explained that this backdrop is shaping the Fed's outlook as it prepares for its upcoming meeting on December 17-18, a session that markets had widely expected to result in another rate cut.
How could the US Consumer Price Index report affect EUR/USD?
The upcoming Trump administration is expected to adopt a stricter stance on immigration, a more relaxed approach to fiscal policy, and a reintroduction of tariffs on imports from China and Europe. Together, these factors are likely to exert upward pressure on inflation, potentially prompting the Fed to pause or even halt its ongoing easing cycle, thereby providing additional support to the US Dollar (USD).
However, with the gradual cooling of US labour market conditions and the likely persistence of sticky inflation, the November inflation report is unlikely to significantly alter the Fed’s stance on monetary policy.
Currently, markets are pricing in an approximately 85% probability that the Fed will lower rates by 25 basis points in December, according to the CME Group’s FedWatch Tool.
Pablo Piovano, Senior Analyst at FXStreet, provides a brief technical outlook for EUR/USD, arguing: “The December high of 1.0629 (December 6) serves as the initial resistance, followed by the intermediate 55-day SMA at 1.0776 and the more significant 200-day SMA at 1.0842.”
Pablo adds: “On the downside, if the spot price breaks below the December low of 1.0460, it could pave the way for a potential test of the 2024 bottom at 1.0331 (November 22).”
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