First-quarter inflation won't trigger a near-term rate hike. But the bank's statement on monetary policy in May will reinforce their inclination to raise rates, maybe even harden it up a little.

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I think he's made a fairly obvious point that the next move in rates is more likely to be up than down, but certainly there is no near-term trigger for that.

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The latest IMM data showed that the speculative community posted a net long U.S. dollar position for the third week in a row, with most of the gain coming at the expense of the pound.

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The employment growth was slightly higher than anticipated, so it's a slight pleasant surprise.

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We expect firm profit growth to support the equity market.

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