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Fed's Musalem: US consumption and investment growing at fast rates

Fed official Musalem signals strong demand growth from consumption and investment based on optimistic economic outlook. USD weakened overnight as AUD/USD moved 15.1 pips higher; the statement feeds into the demand-stage macro chain ahead of today's preliminary UoM Consumer Sentiment and Inflation Expectations data, which will test whether strong demand can sustain price pressures.

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Fed's Musalem: Inflation Must Return to 2% Timely

Fed official Musalem reiterated the central bank's commitment to returning inflation to its 2% target on a timely basis, reinforcing the inflation-fighting narrative. USD weakened overnight as markets digest post-election positioning; AUD/USD rose 15.1 pips (9.2σ) 16 minutes before this item. Watch University of Michigan consumer-sentiment and inflation-expectations data due today for signals on whether Fed rate guidance shifts.

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Fed Official Musalem: US Inflation Expectations Remain Anchored

Fed Vice Chair Musalem stated inflation expectations remain anchored, a reassurance on wage-price dynamics as labor tightness persists. USD weakened 15.1 pips across majors ahead of the statement. Traders now await preliminary UoM Consumer Sentiment and Inflation Expectations data today to assess whether the Fed's confidence holds with actual household survey readings.

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