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Currency markets calm, euro-dollar steady ahead of US inflation data
Currency market moves were small on Thursday as investors waited for key data on U.S. inflation to give clues on the Federal Reserve's policy tightening trajectory
 "Currency markets calm, euro-dollar steady ahead of US inflation data")
Gold prices range-bound as investors brace for US inflation data
A robust inflation reading is expected to burnish gold's appeal as an inflation hedge, but interest rate hikes would raise the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding bullion
 "Gold prices range-bound as investors brace for US inflation data")
Stock rally loses steam in Asia as US inflation test looms
The performance in Asian stocks was sharply divided between Chinese equities and the rest of the region
 "Stock rally loses steam in Asia as US inflation test looms")
Gold caught in range as inflation risks keep investors on edge
Spot gold XAU= was up 0.1% at $1,827.20 per ounce as of 0957 GMT, trading in a narrow $5 range. U.S. gold futures GCv1 were steady at $1,828.40
 "Gold caught in range as inflation risks keep investors on edge")
Oil falls as looming US rate hikes spook investors
Oil prices fell on Thursday as the US dollar strengthened following signs that the Federal Reserve will tighten monetary policy soon in the world's biggest oil user
 "Oil falls as looming US rate hikes spook investors")
Investors seek refuge in China as Fed, inflation roil other markets
Major central banks are preparing to withdraw the excess stimulus measures of the past couple of years.
 "Investors seek refuge in China as Fed, inflation roil other markets")
Biden pledges to 'get inflation under control' as his approval rating slips
US President Joe Biden has pledged to "get inflation under control" as American voters were increasingly pessimistic about the economy
 "Biden pledges to 'get inflation under control' as his approval rating slips")
Asia shares stumble on weak China economic data, US dollar heavy
US consumer price inflation was at its highest in nearly 40 years, data showed overnight
 "Asia shares stumble on weak China economic data, US dollar heavy")
With inflation at 40-year high, US central bankers consider March rate hike
US central bankers are coalescing around a plan to start tapping the brakes on economic growth as soon as March, with further monetary policy tightening likely as the year goes on
 "With inflation at 40-year high, US central bankers consider March rate hike")
World stocks rise, dollar down; US inflation data surges as forecast
World stocks rose while US Treasury yields and the dollar fell, after the latest US inflation data showed price pressures surging
 "World stocks rise, dollar down; US inflation data surges as forecast")
Inflation in US in December registers biggest annual gain since 1982
The consumer price index climbed 7% in 2021, according to Labor Department data released Wednesday
 "Inflation in US in December registers biggest annual gain since 1982")
Gold back-pedals after best day in a month; eyes on US inflation data
Spot gold was down 0.3% at $1,816.76 per ounce at 1025 GMT, after posting its biggest one-day percentage rise since mid-December on Tuesday. U.S. gold futures were little changed at $1,817.70.
 "Gold back-pedals after best day in a month; eyes on US inflation data")
Gold eases after rally fuelled by Powell comment, US inflation data eyed
Gold prices eased on Wednesday as traders kept an eye out for US inflation data for rate clues after less hawkish comments from the Federal Reserve chief
 "Gold eases after rally fuelled by Powell comment, US inflation data eyed")
Shares, bonds brace for high US inflation, hawkish Federal Reserve
Major share markets were muted on Monday as investors count down to another US inflation reading that could well set the seal on an early rate hike from the Federal Reserve
Dollar firm as US inflation data due this week, Fed officers testify
The dollar started the week with support as traders bet US inflation data and appearances from several Federal Reserve officials would bolster the case for higher interest rates
 "Dollar firm as US inflation data due this week, Fed officers testify")
Asia shares subdued as investors count down to another US inflation reading
Asian share markets were muted on Monday as investors count down to another US inflation reading that could well set the seal on an early rate hike from the Federal Reserve
 "Asia shares subdued as investors count down to another US inflation reading")
US Federal Reserve's inflation measure hits 39-yr high in November
A key inflation measure closely watched by the US Federal Reserve increased at the fastest pace in 39 years in November, raising pressure on the central bank to tighten monetary policy.
 "US Federal Reserve's inflation measure hits 39-yr high in November")
US consumer prices up 5.7% over past year, fastest in 39 years
With every trip to the grocery store and gas pump eating away a little more of their paychecks, people have less left over for discretionary purchases
US Fed announces faster tapering of asset purchases amid rising inflation
The US Federal Reserve announced a faster tapering of the central bank's asset purchase program beginning in January amid the rising inflation.
 "US Fed announces faster tapering of asset purchases amid rising inflation")
Fed may announce faster pace of tapering amid risk of persistent inflation
The US Federal Reserve is expected to announce this week that the central bank will accelerate the pace of tapering asset purchases and prepare for raising interest rates in 2022