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US annual inflation is expected to drop to 7.3%

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US inflation data will be announced tonight, just before the Federal Reserve announces its interest rate. Mitrade expects a slowing annual inflation rate at 7.3% and a monthly reading of 0.3%, rate hike expectations are also adjusted to 50 basis points. This includes central banks in the Eurozone and the United Kingdom.

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