Inflation Data Fuels Market Expectations of More Fed Rate Hikes as Asian Shares Slide
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U.S. consumer price data stoked expectations that the Fed may continue monetary tightening, with markets pricing in 40% chance of a rate hike in December.
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Inflation data from Spain, France and Sweden due today after sticky U.S. inflation highlighted persistent price pressures.
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Asian shares slid 1% on renewed rate jitters, with the dollar extending gains against major currencies.
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China's economic data showed consumer prices unchanged in September, missing forecasts, while export/import declines moderated.
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JPMorgan Chase earnings today will set tone for U.S. banks' earnings season amid economic uncertainty.