US Inflation and Fed interest rate outlook impact global markets

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US stock markets experienced volatility on Tuesday as higher than expected consumer price index (CPI) data fueled speculation regarding Federal Reserve monetary policy. The Nasdaq 100 fell 0.60 percent, while the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average declined by 0.38 percent and 0.30 percent, respectively. Fed Governor Christopher Waller suggested a 50-basis-point interest rate hike remains a possible option, while Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan advocated for at least two additional 25-basis-point increases.

In Europe, the DAX showed resilience, closing up 0.31 percent at 26,347.45 points, supported by falling oil prices. Brent crude fell below 90 dollars per barrel, driven by market optimism regarding potential de-escalation in the US-Iran conflict. This decline in energy costs helped mitigate some inflation concerns, providing a boost to the technology sector, including companies like Infineon.

In corporate news, Henkel reported a third-quarter revenue increase of 11 percent to 5.7 billion euros, driven largely by price increases. However, the consumer goods company warned that material costs are expected to rise by approximately 10 percent this year, exceeding previous estimates. Additionally, Henkel noted that restructuring costs are projected to reach between 200 and 250 million euros, higher than the initial 150 to 200 million euro forecast.

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Carsten Knobel · Christopher Waller · DAX · Deutsche Börse Group · Donald Trump · European stock markets · Federal Reserve · Germany · HSBC Trinkaus & Burkhardt · Henkel · Hensoldt · Infineon

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[● 2 SOURCES] The conflict in Iran is impacting global energy markets and oil prices.
[● 3 SOURCES] Democratic victories in the US Senate and House have raised fears of stricter AI regulation.
[● 2 SOURCES] The DAX is testing a technical support zone around 25,600 to 25,655 points.
[● 2 SOURCES] The DAX index was trading lower at approximately 25,737 points before Xetra opening. www.tagesschau.de
[● 5 SOURCES] The DAX reached a record high of 26,692 points. www.tagesschau.de · www.boersennews.de
[● 2 SOURCES] The Nasdaq-100 experienced its worst single-day loss since the 2020 pandemic crash.
[● 3 SOURCES] Donald Trump stated that further military attacks against Iran are unnecessary at this stage. www.boersennews.de · www.cash.ch
[● 3 SOURCES] Henkel expects material costs to rise by approximately 10 percent this year. www.saarbruecker-zeitung.de · www.wz.de · www.op-online.de
[● 2 SOURCES] Hensoldt aims for 10 billion euros in annual revenue by 2035. defence-industry.eu
[● 7 SOURCES] US inflation for October was higher than expected. finanzmarktwelt.de · www.moneycab.com · www.finanzen.net · www.finanznachrichten.de · www.ariva.de · +2 more
[● 4 SOURCES] The Brent crude oil price fell below 90 dollars per barrel. www.boersennews.de · www.newmoney.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] Fed Governor Christopher Waller mentioned a 50-basis-point rate hike as a possible option. www.moneycab.com · www.finanzen.net · www.ariva.de