Factory gate prices (output prices) for goods produced by UK manufacturers rose 2.3% in the year to November 2016, compared with an increase of 2.1% in the year to October 2016. Core factory gate prices, which exclude the more volatile food, beverage, tobacco and petroleum products, rose 2.2% in the year to November 2016, the largest increase since February 2012.
Tomorrow, from the UK, job data will be published. Number of unemployed is predicted to incline by 6,200 with Unemployment Rate remaining unchanged at 4.8%. In the US session PPI, Retail Sales and Industrial Production figures will be released as well as FOMC interest rate decision and the following press conference. Retail Sales are expected to increase by 0.3%, while PPI should rise by 0.1%. On the other hand Industrial Production is expected to decline by 0.2%. However, the focus of the session will be on FOMC interest rate decision with anticipated rate hike to 0.75%.
Figures to watch:
Claimant Count Change/Unemployment Rate (Wednesday 10:30)
PPI (Wednesday 14:30)
Retail Sales (Wednesday 14:30)
Industrial Production (Wednesday 15:15)
Federal Funds Rate/FOMC Statement (Wednesday 20:00)