## Inflation Trends: A Gentle Nudge Ah, inflation—a topic as riveting as an English cup of tea, and every bit as essential. The esteemed Bureau of Labor Statistics [announced](https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.nr0.htm) an uptick in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). It rose by 0.3 percent in November, marking a 2.7 percent increase over the year. This is aThe FOMC Should Maintain Current Interest Rates
A Strengthening Dollar Index: Market Optimism Amid Contradictory Signals The Dollar Index (DXY) finds itself at heights unseen since the heady days of early August. This surge comes despite the Federal Reserve’s surprising initiation of its easing cycle with a substantial 50bp rate cut back in September. Meanwhile, ING’s Chris Turner highlights two major driversING Predicts Dollar to Maintain Strength Throughout the Week