{"id":2145,"date":"2026-03-16T12:15:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T12:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ftmo.com\/au\/?p=2145"},"modified":"2026-03-16T12:15:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T12:15:00","slug":"trading-week-ahead-global-inflation-fears","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ftmo.com\/au\/blog\/trading-week-ahead-global-inflation-fears\/","title":{"rendered":"Trading Week Ahead: Global Inflation Fears"},"content":{"rendered":"

Escalating Middle East tensions and a sharp rally in crude oil have reignited global inflation fears<\/strong>. Against this volatile backdrop, traders face a critical week as fresh US producer prices lead directly into high-stakes policy decisions from the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank. The focus rests heavily on whether policymakers adjust their forward guidance to address the rising energy prices<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc49 <\/b>US PPI<\/strong><\/p>\n

Headline producer prices are forecast to cool to 0.3% following a previous 0.5% increase. As a key leading indicator for inflation, an upside surprise forces a hawkish curve repricing and lifts the dollar, while a softer number may cap yields and support equities ahead of the Fed.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc49 <\/b>FOMC Statement<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rates are widely expected to remain on hold, making the updated dot plot and forward guidance the primary focus. A hawkish shift to address energy-driven inflation risks could crush risk sentiment and drive broad USD strength, whereas dovish signals would trigger a sharp relief rally.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc49 <\/b>ECB Refinancing Rate<\/strong><\/p>\n

Traders expect the main policy rate to hold at 2.15%, but surging European gas prices have complicated the outlook. Hawkish forward guidance addressing entrenched inflation will trigger immediate euro strength. A focus on growth risks and a weakening jobs market may weigh heavily on the single currency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n Event<\/span>\n CAD CPI<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n
\n Tuesday, Mar. 17\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n Time<\/span>\n
\n \n \n \n<\/svg>\n\n 04:30 AM<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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\n \"AUD\"\n <\/div>\n AUD<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n Event<\/span>\n AUD Cash Rate<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n
\n Wednesday, Mar. 18\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n \n \n \n<\/svg>\n\n 11:00 AM<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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\n \"EUR\"\n <\/div>\n EUR<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n Event<\/span>\n EUR CPI<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n
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\n \"USD\"\n <\/div>\n USD<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n Event<\/span>\n US PPI<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n
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\n Time<\/span>\n
\n \n \n \n<\/svg>\n\n 02:45 PM<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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\n \"CAD\"\n <\/div>\n CAD<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n Event<\/span>\n BOC Rate Statement<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n
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\n Time<\/span>\n
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\n Event<\/span>\n FOMC Statement<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n
\n Thursday, Mar. 19\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n \"JPY\"\n <\/div>\n JPY<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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\n Time<\/span>\n
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\n \"GBP\"\n <\/div>\n GBP<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n Event<\/span>\n UK Claimant Count<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n
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\n Event<\/span>\n ECB Refinancing Rate<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Monday, Mar. 16<\/td>\n \n \n
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\n \"CAD\"\n <\/div>\n
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Tuesday, Mar. 17<\/td>\n \n \n
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\n \"AUD\"\n <\/div>\n
AUD<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/td>\n\n
\n AUD Cash Rate<\/span>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n \n
Wednesday, Mar. 18<\/td>\n \n \n
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\n \"EUR\"\n <\/div>\n
EUR<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/td>\n\n
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\n \"USD\"\n <\/div>\n
USD<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/td>\n\n
\n US PPI<\/span>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n \n
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\n \n \n \n<\/svg>\n<\/span>\n 02:45 PM<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/td>\n \n
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\n \"CAD\"\n <\/div>\n
CAD<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/td>\n\n
\n BOC Rate Statement<\/span>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n \n
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\n \n \n \n<\/svg>\n<\/span>\n 07:00 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
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Thursday, Mar. 19<\/td>\n \n \n
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\n \"JPY\"\n <\/div>\n
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\n BoJ Rate Decision<\/span>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n \n
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\n \n \n \n<\/svg>\n<\/span>\n 08:00 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 UK Claimant Count<\/span>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n \n
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\n \n \n \n<\/svg>\n<\/span>\n 01:00 PM<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/td>\n \n
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\n
\n \"GBP\"\n <\/div>\n
GBP<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/td>\n\n
\n BOE Bank Rate<\/span>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n \n
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\n \n \n \n<\/svg>\n<\/span>\n 02:15 PM<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/td>\n \n
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\n \"EUR\"\n <\/div>\n
EUR<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/td>\n\n
\n ECB Refinancing Rate<\/span>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n