Investor confidence is growing as they anticipate a key US inflation report that could shed light on the Federal Reserve’s future interest rate decisions. The MSCI All Country World Index saw a 0.1% increase on Wednesday, following a previous session where it closed at a record high. Since reaching a low point in April, the index has surged by almost 6% as risk sentiment improved due to the weakening of the US dollar and a rebound in Chinese equities.
Despite Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s comments suggesting that interest rates may need to stay elevated for a longer period to combat inflation, market expectations for a moderation in inflation are outweighing these concerns. In March, global equities climbed in anticipation of US inflation data before being derailed by a more hawkish stance from the Federal Reserve and escalating tensions between Iran and Israel.
Investors are closely monitoring the upcoming inflation report for further clues on the Fed’s approach to monetary policy. As global equities reached a new high on Wednesday, investors awaited with bated breath the release of the key US inflation report that could provide insights into the Federal Reserve’s future interest rate decisions.
