Ftse 100 and Us Stocks Rise Ahead of Inflation Report
The FTSE 100 (^FTSE) and European markets were mixed on Friday, while US stocks rose heading into the weekend, as fresh data showed the US's latest inflation reading came in as expected. The US Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge "core" personal consumption expenditures (PCE), rose 0.3% from the prior month during January, but that rise was in line with expectations. Markets also moved following a late Thursday press conference by US president Donald Trump and UK prime minister Keir Starmer, at which the pair said they are working on striking a trade deal without tariffs.
- The ongoing volatility in global markets highlights the need for investors to stay vigilant and adapt their strategies to navigate the complexities of inflationary pressures.
- Will policymakers' efforts to strike a balance between economic growth and inflation control lead to a more sustainable economic trajectory, or will the risk of recession loom over the horizon?