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US Data: Highlights of MNI Survey of Economic Forecasts

     WASHINGTON (MNI) - The following are highlights of forecasts for   
upcoming U.S. economic indicators provided by participants in the MNI   
weekly survey. The comment section presents the key elements behind the 
median forecasts.         
Consumer Price Index for December (percent change)                       
 Friday, January 11 at 8:30 a.m. ET                      Actual:        
              Median         Range                   Dec18  Nov18  Oct18
 CPI           -0.2%    -0.2% to -0.1%                  --   Flat  +0.3% 
 CPI Core      +0.2%    +0.1% to +0.2%                  --  +0.2%  +0.2%
     Comments: The CPI is expected to fall 0.2% in December after a flat 
reading in November. A further decline in gasoline prices, as evidenced 
by the monthly AAA data, will be the key factor. The core CPI is 
forecast to rise 0.2% following a 0.2% gain in the previous month. 
--MNI Washington Bureau; +1 (973) 494-2611; email: harrison.clarke@marketnews.com
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