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In October, Germany’s Consumer Price Index rose to 0.3% month-on-month, exceeding expectations of 0.2%. This indicates a slight increase above anticipated inflation rates for the month.
In related news, the GBP/USD dipped below 1.32, reflecting a stronger US dollar bolstered by Federal Reserve actions. Silver prices stabilised above the 50-day moving average following a significant correction.
Us China Trade Situation
Elsewhere, the US-China trade situation showed improvement as Trump and Xi Jinping’s meeting facilitated easing trade tensions, aiding a 1% gain in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP. Additionally, Zcash continues its upward trend, trading around $360.
Market moves remain volatile, with various assets reacting to geopolitical and economic developments. Notably, gold holds firm near $4,000, amid solid conditions in the US dollar and eased trade tensions.
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Germany’s inflation coming in hotter than expected at 0.3% this month is a significant signal. This brings the year-over-year rate to 2.9%, a level that remains stubbornly above the European Central Bank’s 2% target. We see this as a clear sign that inflationary pressures in the Eurozone are not fading as quickly as the market was pricing in.
Currency Traders And The Euro
This data directly challenges the widespread expectation that the ECB would begin cutting its main policy rate, currently at 3.0%, by the second quarter of 2026. Derivative traders should consider adjusting positions that are heavily reliant on falling interest rates. We believe there is value in buying protection against a more hawkish ECB, possibly through options on EURIBOR futures.
For currency traders, this persistent inflation is giving the Euro a needed boost against the US dollar. The EUR/USD pair has already bounced from its recent lows near 1.0750 on this news. We think buying short-dated call options on EUR/USD could be an effective way to play for further upside in the coming weeks.
This environment is a far cry from the market drivers we saw years ago. We remember when central bank decisions, like the Fed’s “hawkish cut,” were met with a different set of global trade pressures. The focus has decisively shifted from geopolitical headlines, such as the former Trump-Xi trade truce, to hard inflation data.
Looking back, the levels discussed in old reports, like GBP/USD sinking below 1.32, seem like a distant memory from a different economic era. Similarly, gold pushing towards $4,000 an ounce was driven by a unique mix of factors that are less relevant today. Now, the primary driver for metals and currencies is the market’s reassessment of central bank resolve against inflation.
