MUFG expect a higher US dollar if CPI shows an unexpected rise

Analysts at MUFG say that it will be important that the data remain consistent with slowing inflation to support current Federal Reserve interest rate cut expectations.

What arguing that one month of stronger inflation data in August would not stop the Fed from cutting rates next week, they say that such a result would cast further doubt on the aggressive scale of easing currently priced in. This, in turn, poses upside risks for the US dollar.

US CPI data is due today, Wednesday, September 11, 2024:

• US CPI preview: Inflation expected to fall to the lowest since 2021

Data is due at 0830 US Eastern time:

This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.