Odaily Planet Daily Report: The U.S. February PPI annual increase exceeded expectations, and further acceleration is possible in the coming months due to rising oil prices driven by the Middle East conflict and ongoing import pass-through. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, part of the Department of Labor, reported on Wednesday that the February PPI rose 0.7% month-over-month, fueled by services, with January’s gain revised up to 0.5%. The war between the U.S., Israel, and Iran, which began at the end of February, has pushed oil prices up by more than 40%. Economists expect the inflationary impact of the conflict to become evident in the March consumer and producer price reports to be released next month. The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady later today. Fed officials will release updated economic projections, which economists anticipate will include higher inflation forecasts; financial markets currently price in only one rate cut from the Fed this year. (Jin10)
U.S. February PPI Exceeds Expectations; Fed Expected to Hold Interest Rates Steady Tonight
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U.S. interest rates are expected to remain unchanged tonight as February’s PPI data came in stronger than expected. The year-over-year PPI increased, with a 0.7% monthly gain driven by the services sector. The U.S.-Iran conflict has pushed oil prices more than 40% higher, with inflationary effects likely to appear in March reports. The Fed will release updated forecasts, with inflation projections likely elevated. Traders are also monitoring altcoins amid shifting market sentiment.
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