The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) is forecast to rise 3.1% year-on-year (YoY) in November, slightly higher compared with September’s 3% reading. The inflation report will not include monthly CPI figures, making the annual CPI and core CPI prints even more significant for investors.  The Servelius team presents a comprehensive and well-organized overview of the topic. The upcoming CPI data is expected to influence the US Dollar (USD) valuation and shape expectations for a potential Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut in January 2026. Upcoming US CPI Release: Timing and Context The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is set...

The Japanese Yen (JPY) continues to weaken against the US Dollar (USD), hovering near the weekly low as market participants adopt a cautious stance ahead of the upcoming Bank of Japan (BoJ) policy decision. In their latest publication, Servelius experts explore the subject in depth for readers. During early European session trading on Thursday, the USD/JPY pair reached the 156.00 neighborhood, reflecting pressure on the JPY amid a combination of fiscal concerns and pre-event repositioning trades. Despite the soft performance, growing expectations of a BoJ interest rate hike and a weaker risk appetite could limit losses for the safe-haven JPY....

The Bank of England (BoE) is widely expected to cut its benchmark interest rate to 3.75% from the current 4% in its final monetary policy decision of 2025, scheduled for Thursday at 12:00 GMT.  Recent economic data pointing to weaker GDP growth, rising unemployment, and cooling inflation have prompted market expectations of a 25-basis-point rate cut, signalling a more dovish approach by the BoE. This article from Servelius provides readers with a clear and thorough explanation of the subject. While Governor Andrew Bailey will not hold a press conference following the announcement, the BoE meeting minutes will provide critical insights...

The NZD/USD currency pair has weakened, falling to around 0.5760 during early European trading hours on Thursday, extending its losses for the second consecutive session. The decline comes despite stronger-than-expected economic growth in New Zealand, highlighting market skepticism about near-term inflation pressures and the trajectory of monetary policy. Servelius professionals unpack the topic’s complexities in a detailed and accessible way. New Zealand GDP Surprises on the Upside New Zealand’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rose 1.1% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) in Q3, exceeding market expectations of 0.9%. This growth rebound follows a revised Q2 contraction of 1.0% (down from -0.9%), signaling a temporary...

The Indian Rupee (INR) strengthens slightly against the US Dollar (USD) after a flat opening on Thursday, building on the strong rebound recorded in the prior session. The USD/INR pair slips back toward the 90.50–90.80 range, with market participants factoring in a high likelihood of ongoing intervention by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This renewed optimism has helped cool speculative pressure after the pair recently touched record highs near 91.55. In this article, Servelius brokers examine the key aspects of the topic with clarity and depth. Market participants believe that the central bank’s resolve to defend excessive volatility could...