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The market’s focus this week will be on policy signals from major central banks and crucial inflation data. The Federal Reserve’s meeting minutes are the core event, with any hints about the interest rate path set to dominate market sentiment. Persistently high core CPI in Japan could reinforce expectations of a Bank of Japan policy shift, potentially strengthening the yen. Meanwhile, UK inflation figures and Eurozone PMI data will offer insights into the economic health of Europe, influencing the euro and the pound.

Key Event to Watch:
Released by the New York Fed, this data is a leading indicator of the U.S. manufacturing sector’s condition. A reading above 0 indicates expansion, which is typically positive for the dollar. Conversely, a reading below 0, in contractionary territory, could put the dollar under pressure. This data is often volatile, so the deviation between the actual figure and market expectations will be key.

The UK’s retail price index is one of the key measures of British inflation. If the data comes in hotter than expected, it could re-ignite market concerns about sticky inflation. The Bank of England held its benchmark interest rate steady at 4.00% in November.This data will provide an important perspective on whether inflation is persistent.

The Federal Reserve will release the minutes from its latest monetary policy meeting. The focus will be on the degree of divergence among officials regarding the interest rate path and their discussions about a potential December rate cut. Any hints about the conditions for a rate cut will trigger market expectations of a policy pivot, directly impacting the U.S. dollar and global asset prices.

Japan will release its core CPI for October, the most critical piece of data for the Bank of Japan in determining whether it can raise interest rates. The minutes from the BoJ’s October meeting showed that policymakers saw a growing case for a near-term rate hike, with some calling for the need to ensure the momentum of corporate wage increases is sustained. The October inflation rate will significantly influence the yen’s direction this week.

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