Scenario 1: Higher CPI
Bullish Factors:
High Treasury Yields: Higher CPI indicates increased inflation, prompting the Federal Reserve to consider raising interest rates, leading to higher treasury yields.
Low Unemployment: An overheating economy typically shows low unemployment rates.
Overheating Economy: Inflationary pressures suggest strong economic activity, which can boost the DXY.
Technical Targets:
If the CPI data surpasses expectations, the DXY could move towards the resistance levels indicated in the chart around 108.073 to 108.403.
Scenario 2: Lower CPI
Bearish Factors:
Decreasing Treasury Yields: Lower CPI suggests deflationary pressures, potentially leading the Fed to lower or maintain interest rates, resulting in lower treasury yields.
Increasing Unemployment: A cooling or contracting economy often comes with rising unemployment rates.
Technical Targets:
If the CPI data comes in lower than expected, the DXY might drop towards the support levels around 102.355 to 102.643.
Key Levels to Watch
Higher CPI: Targets around 108.073 to 108.403
Lower CPI: Targets around 102.355 to 102.643
Core CPI m/m: Expected 0.2%
CPI m/m: Expected 0.1%
CPI y/y: Expected 3.3%
Based on these expectations, market reactions will depend on whether the actual data deviates from these figures.