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MNI US CPI Preview: Watching If Newfound Strength Sustained

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  • Core CPI inflation is seen at 0.4% M/M in January with a survey skewed to a miss, holding at its recently revised rate for Dec after what was originally a 0.30% increase before new seasonal adjustment factors.
  • Those SA revisions plus (known) revisions to CPI weights might muddy initial market reaction, potentially increasing volatility whilst the report is assessed.
  • With some upward monthly drivers seen coming from typically volatile categories such as used cars and airfares, watch other components for a better clue of more sustained market reaction.
  • Core services ex housing will continue to get extra attention after Chair Powell’s continued focus, especially after its upward revised 0.39% in December.
  • Underlying strength could further stoke an already significant push higher in 2H23 Fed rate expectations whilst a miss in the context of storming payrolls would further downplay wage-price spiral risks.

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