Loading…
The dollar stayed weaker after U.S. consumer prices rose 2.9% in the 12 months through December, in line with expectations. Core inflation came in softer than the prior month, which raised expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts.
Softer inflation data increases odds of Fed rate cuts, which weakens the dollar and supports dollar-priced commodities. The effect on feed prices is indirect and modest.
reuters.comLaura MatthewsJan 15, 2025After 47 past bearish report events, US Dollar (Broad) moved a median -0.2% over 5 sessions (34% higher; middle half -0.8% to +0.2%), and -0.7% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.
