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Some developments during the month: (more details: https://investmentwiki.mywikis.eu/wiki/Consumer_Price_Index) | Some developments during the month: (more details: https://investmentwiki.mywikis.eu/wiki/Consumer_Price_Index) | ||
<nowiki>*</nowiki> Wages are still increasing at a rate of 4.6%, more than January 4.4%. The labor market remains still too tight. | <nowiki>*</nowiki> Wages are still increasing at a rate of 4.6%, more than January 4.4%. The labor market remains still too tight, having the most effect in services CPI. | ||
<nowiki>*</nowiki> Energy and Food prices remained mostly flat during February | <nowiki>*</nowiki> Energy and Food prices remained mostly flat during February. | ||
<nowiki>*</nowiki> Used car prices saw a big increase in February of 4.3% | <nowiki>*</nowiki> Used car prices saw a big increase in February of 4.3%. New car prices decline 1.4% m/m. | ||
<nowiki>*</nowiki> Supply chain pressures have returned to normal in February. | <nowiki>*</nowiki> Supply chain pressures have returned to normal in February. | ||
<nowiki>*</nowiki> Housing prices continue to decline m/m, but this will only be reflected later in the year. | <nowiki>*</nowiki> Housing prices continue to decline m/m, but this will only be reflected later in the year. | ||
Due to the Banking situation unfolding recently, market is now pricing 75% of 25 bps and 25% of no hikes in next the meeting, a terminal rate of 4.75%, and rate cuts around September.<ref>https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html?redirect=/trading/interest-rates/countdown-to-fomc.html</ref> | Due to the Banking situation unfolding recently, market is now pricing 75% of 25 bps and 25% of no hikes in next the meeting, a terminal rate of 4.75%, and rate cuts around September.<ref>https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html?redirect=/trading/interest-rates/countdown-to-fomc.html</ref> |