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A SURPRISE ROBUST CONSUMER PRICE INDEX REINFORCED SPECULATION THAT A QUARTER-POINT HIKE IN DECEMBER IS A DONE DEAL, WITH MONEY MARKETS PREDICTING AN EVEN HIGHER MOVE
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A stronger-than-expected consumer price index reading has solidified market expectations for a quarter-point rate hike in December, according to First Squawk. Money markets are now pricing an even larger move than the anticipated 25-basis-point increase. The surprise inflation strength reinforces speculation that policymakers will tighten monetary policy at the December meeting. The development matters because rate expectations drive borrowing costs, currency valuations and risk-asset pricing across global markets. Traders will watch upcoming inflation and labor data, along with central bank commentary, for confirmation of the December move and any signal of a larger hike.
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