In the US session PPI data was released. The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 0.4 percent in November, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Final demand prices also moved up 0.4 percent in both October and September. On an unadjusted basis, the final demand index rose 3.1 percent for the 12 months ended in November, the largest advance since a 3.1-percent increase for the 12 months ended January 2012.In November, three-fourths of the rise in the final demand index is attributable to a 1.0-percent increase in prices for final demand goods. The index for final demand services climbed 0.2 percent.
There will be no major data releases from Eurozone tomorrow. In the US session CPI figures will be published. Analysts predict 0.4% increase. However, the focus of the session will be on FOMC interest rate decision and the following press conference, where interest rate hike is anticipated.
Figures to watch:
CPI (Wednesday 14:30)
Federal Funds Rate/FOMC Economic Projections/FOMC Press Conference (Wednesday 20:00)