Focus on US CPI, China GDP, and UK data, with concerns over strong dollar and weak pound.

From Investing.com: 2025-01-10 07:41:00

The US inflation report is a key focus as the dollar remains strong. China’s economic policies are under scrutiny with Q4 GDP data coming. UK faces worsening pound pain with CPI and GDP figures watched closely. US CPI expected to stay high, with shelter and services prices showing signs of tempering. Retail sales data and manufacturing gauges also on investors’ radar. Chinese growth likely accelerated in Q4, with GDP expected to rise by 5.1% y/y. Sterling struggles as surging yields haunt UK economy. UK data barrage next week to decide pound’s fate, with CPI, GDP, and retail sales figures in focus.



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