... indicate consumer confidence in the economy and are favorable for markets. A decline in sentiment may signify that consumers are starting to worry about the future—this signal could foreshadow decreased consumer spending. 17:00 (USA) – Consumer Inflation Expectations (August, Preliminary): Data from the University of Michigan survey indicating what inflation consumers expect in the coming year. It is a subtle indicator closely monitored by the Fed: rising inflation expectations may prompt the regulator ...

... Consumer Price Index (July, Final Data): Eurostat will publish the final data on inflation in the monetary union for July. Preliminary CPI estimates may have been revised; investors will look to see if the trend of slowing price growth is confirmed. Inflation exceeding expectations will reinforce the hawkish stance of the European Central Bank, driving markets to price in the likelihood of further ECB rate hikes, which could strengthen the euro but cool European equity indices. Conversely, if price growth is below forecasts,...

... weakened internal consumption, which could impact global commodity demand. Any unexpected inflationary pressures may prompt changes in the People’s Bank of China’s monetary policy, affecting financial markets worldwide. 19:00 (MSK): USA – Consumer Inflation Expectations for November The New York Federal Reserve’s report on consumer inflation expectations will indicate how U.S. households view future price growth. Elevated expectations may increase market speculation of further Federal Reserve interest ...

... Russian exporters have, on the contrary, increased currency sales by 21% in October compared to September, which supports ruble stability and reduces inflationary pressure from currency fluctuations. Increased Consumer Confidence. Reduced short-term inflation expectations (1 year) have fallen to 2.6% from 2.7% in September, indicating stabilization and control over inflation expectations among the population. What Does Inflation Deceleration Mean for Investors? Investments in Bonds. The slowdown in inflation ...

... factors (OPEC+, demand in China) will determine the dynamics of oil prices. A sharp decline in US inventories, coupled with continued Saudi production limits, could push Brent prices up — this would support oil and gas company stocks but could amplify inflation expectations in the market. If inventories unexpectedly increase, oil prices may temporarily drop, cooling the rally in energy assets witnessed in recent days. Corporate Reports: Before market open, the focus will be on the US retail sector — results ...