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Some risk-off flows were seen in the markets, as crude oil continued to sink and U.S. equity indices ended in the red. Meanwhile, volatility picked up in the forex arena due to top-tier releases. Here’s what you need to know!

New Zealand’s quarterly CPI reading came in slightly weaker than expected at 0.6% in Q2 2024, bringing the annual inflation reading down to 2.2%. What does this imply for RBNZ policy?

Will the September jobs data support the RBA’s insistence that its labor market remains relatively tight? How does AUD usually react to the release anyway?

Market correlations seemed to be all over the place on Monday, as crude oil had a massive selloff while U.S. equities raked in decent gains. What’s up with that?

The New Zealand dollar has been bouncing nicely since the RBNZ cut interest rates last week. Will the Q3 2024 inflation update change the tides for Kiwi?

We’ve got a fresh batch of U.K. labor market figures comin’ right up! Can the numbers keep the Bank of England (BOE) on its neutral stance or will it tip the scales either dovish or hawkish?

The major economies are dropping their inflation and labor market updates! Meanwhile, the ECB is widely expected to cut its interest rates by 25 basis points.

The major assets saw volatility this week, as the markets priced in geopolitical updates, China stimulus optimism, and shifting central bank expectations.

The FX markets saw many themes at play, eventually driving safe-havens like CHF & JPY to the top of the pack thanks to geopolitical & economic fears, and central bank headlines.

All eyes and ears were on the U.S. CPI release… which didn’t really cause much of a ruckus in the markets. Crude oil, however, caught a massive 3% win for the day. Check out the latest headlines!