Commerzbank’s Thu Lan Nguyen notes that markets are shifting towards a scenario of a lasting inflation shock linked to the Middle East conflict, pushing US inflation expectations higher.
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback’s value against a basket of six major currencies, climbs to a five-day high on Tuesday as stronger-than-expected US inflation data bolsters the hawkish Federal Reserve (Fed) outlook.
Dow Jones futures are steady around 49,800 during the European hours on Tuesday, ahead of the United States (US) regular opening. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 decline 0.35% to near 7,410, and the Nasdaq 100 futures inch lower 0.77% toward 29,200.