Canadian CPI Rises to 30 Year High (5.7%), Beating Estimates
Date
3/16/2022 2:16:38 PM
(MENAFN- DailyFX)
Canadian inflation Reaches 5.7%, Core at 4.8%
Inflation continues to soar in Canada ahead of the April bank of Canada meeting in April where a 25-basis point hike is all but guaranteed.
Customize and filter live economic data via our DaliyFX economic calendar
Later today, the Jerome Powell will address the public regarding what is likely to be a 25-basis point hike among other concerns like the situation in Ukraine. Additionally, the eagerly awaited Fed dot plot and economic projections are due for release later today. The dot plot maps out the path for future rate hikes.
Likewise, In April the Bank of Canada is set to follow suit as the major central banks begin the rate hiking process in an attempt to calm rampant, energy-induced inflation.
Implied Probabilities of BoC Rate Hike
Source: Refinitiv, prepared by Richard Snow
USD/CAD simply continued the daily decline after the CPI print. Elsewhere, the EUR/CAD dropped but then recovered to similar levels soon after. The next major event is the FOMC meeting tonight which is likely to add volatility across a number of FX pairs.
USD /CAD Daily Chart
Source: IG, prepared by Richard Snow
Trade Smarter - Sign up for the DailyFX Newsletter
Receive timely and compelling market commentary from the DailyFX team
Subscribe to Newsletter
--- Written by Richard Snow for DailyFX.com
Contact and follow Richard on Twitter: @RichardSnowFX
MENAFN16032022000076011015ID1103862907
Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.