While market expectations are that the U.S. Federal Reserve is already done with its rate-hike cycle (the most rapid one in decades), investors are looking into inflation data for clues on how long the Fed will keep its rates at current levels. According to Trading Central's "Economic Insight", the U.S. Core Inflation Rate (due Tuesday, November 14) will slow down to 3.8% on year in October.

The coming week will be a busy one for investors, as central banks of the U.S., the U.K. and Japan are scheduled to announce their interest-rate decisions.

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While the U.S. Federal Reserve paused its rate-hikes in September, investors are watching closely if the ECB will follow suit (rate announcement on Thursday, October 26).

The S&P 500 index has grappled with a sharp decline of just over 6 per cent since its September high amid rising interest rates which have sent shockwaves through financial markets. Our stock screen has identified a select group of U.S.-listed companies that appear to be defying the odds. Even in the face of the broader market’s challenges, these stocks continue to outperform the S&P 500.

Investors are now watching closely if upcoming inflation data (due Thursday, October 12) would trigger the central bank to resume hiking rates.

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As widely expected, the U.S. Federal Reserve maintained its policy rate in the 5.25%-5.50% range. The next piece of inflation data the Fed watches carefully should be the Core Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) Price Index.

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