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Asian markets rallied and the dollar weakened on Monday as a closely watched US inflation gauge dipped in April, reviving hopes that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this year.

Asian markets diverged Friday as hopes for US interest rate cuts played up against profit-taking from another strong week and warnings from Federal Reserve officials that borrowing costs should be kept elevated for now.

Asian equities rallied Thursday after US data showed inflation cooled last month, fuelling speculation that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates twice this year.

Asian markets wobbled Wednesday ahead of key US inflation data later in the day, with traders struggling to pick up the baton after a record performance on Wall Street.

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Chancellor cheers 0.1% rise in GDP, but IoD fears economy still fragile

With consumer prices picking up in January and February, the jobs market still strong and the economy in rude health, traders have regularly tweaked their forecasts for monetary policy easing this year, and some are even contemplating no cuts before 2025.

The consumer goods industry is poised for significant growth amid robust consumer spending and potential interest rate cuts this year. Given this backdrop, quality consumer goods stocks Helen of Troy Limited (HELE), Virco Mfg. (VIRC), and Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (HENKY) could be solid buys to boost your investment…