ECB EZ Indicator of Negotiated Wages (Q4) 3.00% (exp. 2.9%)
The ECB's indicator for negotiated wages came in slightly above expectations at 3.00%, compared to the forecast of 2.9%.
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ECB EZ Indicator of Negotiated Wages (Q4) 3.00% (exp. 2.9%)
[MARKET ANALYSIS] USD slightly firmer, GBP mildly benefits on strong Retail Sales/PMIs, JPY underperforms post-CPI
Russia's Kremlin reiterates that there's no confirmed date set for a new round of talks with Ukraine
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This uptick suggests stronger wage growth, which could exert upward pressure on inflation, potentially influencing the ECB’s policy stance moving forward. Traders should keep an eye on how this data impacts expectations for future rate adjustments and overall monetary policy in the Eurozone.
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