In this week’s podcast, Mark Lister, Investment Director, highlights the upcoming focus on the US consumer price index on Tuesday. Following January’s unexpectedly high release, markets anticipate further potential surprises or indications of lasting price pressures. This report precedes next week’s Fed meeting, with growing market confidence in an imminent rate cut within three months. Locally, attention is on the ANZ truckometer and electronic card transactions, alongside migration figures and the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) housing market report for February.

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In recent weeks, the US economy has been showing signs of strength, with strong job growth, robust consumer spending, and an improving housing market. However, all eyes are now on the latest inflation report, which could potentially spoil the party.

The inflation report, due to be released next week, is expected to show a significant increase in prices, driven by rising energy costs and supply chain disruptions. This could prompt concerns that the Federal Reserve may need to raise interest rates sooner than expected in order to cool down inflation.

Inflation has been a concern for many economists and policymakers in recent months, as prices have been rising at a faster pace than expected. The Federal Reserve has already started to taper its bond-buying program, and many investors are now wondering when the central bank will start to raise interest rates.

If the inflation report shows a significant jump in prices, it could lead to a sell-off in the stock market, as investors worry about the impact of higher interest rates on corporate profits. It could also cause a rise in bond yields, which could put pressure on the housing market and other interest rate-sensitive sectors.

On the latest episode of the Craigs On Point podcast, host Mark Lister discusses the potential impact of the inflation report on the US economy and financial markets. He is joined by a panel of experts to provide their insights and analysis on what the report could mean for investors.

While the US economy has been performing well in recent months, the inflation report could throw a spanner in the works and prompt a reassessment of expectations for the future. Investors will be closely watching the data and listening to the experts on Craigs On Point to help navigate the potential impact of higher prices on their portfolios.