{"id":1566,"date":"2026-01-12T15:30:35","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T15:30:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ftmo.com\/au\/?p=1566"},"modified":"2026-02-18T08:42:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T08:42:00","slug":"trading-week-ahead-key-us-inflation-data","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ftmo.com\/au\/blog\/trading-week-ahead-key-us-inflation-data\/","title":{"rendered":"Trading Week Ahead: Key US Inflation Data"},"content":{"rendered":"

The second full week of 2026 brings a trio of high-impact US data releases that could quickly reshape market expectations. With CPI<\/strong>, PPI<\/strong> and retail sales<\/strong> scheduled, traders will gain fresh insight into inflation dynamics and consumer resilience<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

These are critical indicators for the Fed\u2019s policy path, and market reactions could be swift as volatility returns to kick off the new year<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc49 US CPI<\/strong>
\nThe December CPI is forecast to rise 0.3%, matching the prior month. A hotter reading could lift Treasury yields and support the dollar. A softer print may strengthen the case for early rate cuts and fuel equity gains.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc49 US PPI<\/strong>
\nProducer prices are expected to climb 0.3%. A stronger-than-expected figure could renew inflation concerns and pressure risk assets. A weaker number would bolster the disinflation outlook.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc49 US Retail Sales<\/strong>
\nAfter stagnating in November, retail sales are projected to rebound 0.4%. Strong spending data could challenge dovish market pricing and boost the dollar. A downside surprise may support risk sentiment and weigh on yields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n Tuesday, Jan. 13\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n \n \n \n<\/svg>\n\n 2:30 PM<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n Instrument<\/span>\n
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\n \"USD\"\n <\/div>\n USD<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n Event<\/span>\n CPI<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n
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\n Time<\/span>\n
\n \n \n \n<\/svg>\n\n 4:00 PM<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n Instrument<\/span>\n
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\n \"USD\"\n <\/div>\n USD<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n Event<\/span>\n New Home Sales<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n
\n Wednesday, Jan. 14\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n Time<\/span>\n
\n \n \n \n<\/svg>\n\n 2:30 PM<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n Instrument<\/span>\n
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\n \"USD\"\n <\/div>\n USD<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n Event<\/span>\n PPI<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n
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\n Time<\/span>\n
\n \n \n \n<\/svg>\n\n 2:30 PM<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n Instrument<\/span>\n
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\n \"USD\"\n <\/div>\n USD<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n Event<\/span>\n Retail Sales<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n
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\n Time<\/span>\n
\n \n \n \n<\/svg>\n\n 4:00 PM<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n Instrument<\/span>\n
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\n \"USD\"\n <\/div>\n USD<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n Event<\/span>\n Existing Home Sales<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n
\n Thursday, Jan. 15\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n Time<\/span>\n
\n \n \n \n<\/svg>\n\n 8:00 AM<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n Instrument<\/span>\n
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\n \"GBP\"\n <\/div>\n GBP<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n Event<\/span>\n GDP<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Date<\/th>\n Time<\/th>\n Instrument<\/th>\n Event<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n
Tuesday, Jan. 13<\/td>\n \n \n
\n \n \n \n<\/svg>\n<\/span>\n 2:30 PM<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/td>\n \n
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\n \"USD\"\n <\/div>\n
USD<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/td>\n\n
\n CPI<\/span>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n \n
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\n \n \n \n<\/svg>\n<\/span>\n 4:00 PM<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/td>\n \n
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\n \"USD\"\n <\/div>\n
USD<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/td>\n\n
\n New Home Sales<\/span>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n \n
Wednesday, Jan. 14<\/td>\n \n \n
\n \n \n \n<\/svg>\n<\/span>\n 2:30 PM<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/td>\n \n
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\n \"USD\"\n <\/div>\n
USD<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/td>\n\n
\n PPI<\/span>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n \n
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\n \"USD\"\n <\/div>\n
USD<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/td>\n\n
\n Retail Sales<\/span>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n \n
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\n \n \n \n<\/svg>\n<\/span>\n 4:00 PM<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/td>\n \n
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\n \"USD\"\n <\/div>\n
USD<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/td>\n\n
\n Existing Home Sales<\/span>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n \n
Thursday, Jan. 15<\/td>\n \n \n
\n \n \n \n<\/svg>\n<\/span>\n 8:00 AM<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/td>\n \n
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\n \"GBP\"\n <\/div>\n
GBP<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/td>\n\n
\n GDP<\/span>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n