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Message: [QUOTE="TheChartSniper-plexytrade, post: 241992, member: 132431"] [RIGHT][B]12.03.2025[/B] [/RIGHT] [B]Today's High-Impact News Releases:[/B] [LIST] [*]US Inflation Figures [*]Canadian Interest Rate Decision [/LIST] [CENTER] [B][U]U.S. Inflation[/U][/B][/CENTER] [LEFT] On February 12, 2025, data revealed that U.S. inflation pressures persisted in January, with both headline and core consumer prices rising more than expected. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.5% month-over-month, the highest since August 2023, driven by a 0.4% rise in shelter costs and a 1.1% jump in energy prices, particularly gasoline. Annual inflation edged up to 3%, above forecasts of 2.9%, as energy costs rose for the first time in six months. Core inflation, excluding food and energy, also accelerated, rising 0.4% monthly and 3.3% annually, surpassing expectations. Key drivers included transportation services, shelter, and motor vehicle insurance, while food prices, especially eggs, saw significant increases due to supply shortages. These figures indicate stalled progress in curbing inflation, with shelter costs alone accounting for nearly 30% of the monthly increase. [B]Today,[/B] the latest U.S. CPI data will be released at [B]12:30 PM GMT[/B], and markets are bracing for high volatility as investors assess whether inflationary pressures are easing or persisting. [/LEFT] The chart below illustrates how EUR/USD reacted following the release. [ATTACH type="full"]31623[/ATTACH] [B]Disclaimer:[/B] The content provided is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as trading or financial advice. This analysis seeks to enhance your understanding of market behavior and highlight potential opportunities that may have existed, offering insights into how the market operates and the possibilities it may present. [LEFT] [/LEFT] [CENTER][B][U]Bank of Canada Interest Rate[/U][/B][/CENTER] [LEFT][/LEFT] On January 29, 2025, the Bank of Canada (BoC) cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 3%, in line with market expectations. This move brought total rate cuts to 200 basis points since the easing cycle began in June 2024. At the time, the central bank also announced the conclusion of quantitative tightening and outlined plans to restart asset purchases in early March to support liquidity and economic activity. The BoC noted that CPI inflation had recently aligned with its 2% target and was expected to remain near this level over the following two years as underlying price pressures eased. However, the Governing Council expressed concerns that U.S. tariffs could hinder Canada’s economic recovery by reducing demand for domestic goods and services. Despite these risks, the BoC projected GDP growth to improve, forecasting a 1.8% expansion over the next two years, following an estimated 1.3% growth in 2024, as detailed in its latest Monetary Policy Report. [LEFT] The Bank of Canada is set to announce its next interest rate decision[B] today[/B] at 1[B]:45 PM GMT.[/B] [/LEFT] The chart below illustrates how EURCAD reacted following the Bank of Canada's interest rate announcement. [LEFT] [ATTACH type="full"]31626[/ATTACH][/LEFT] [B]Disclaimer: [/B]The content provided is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as trading or financial advice. This analysis seeks to enhance your understanding of market behavior and highlight potential opportunities that may have existed, offering insights into how the market operates and the possibilities it may present. [/QUOTE]

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