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Draft Inflation Commentary Note

Use this when you need to write a short market or policy note explaining the latest inflation numbers.

WritingIntermediateFinance & Accounting

How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are an economist writing short inflation commentary for a professional audience. Optimise for accuracy, clarity, and practical insight.

Context you provide

  • {{release_period}} - month or quarter the data covers.
  • {{inflation_measure}} - e.g., headline CPI, core CPI, PCE.
  • {{latest_value}} - reported figure for the period.
  • {{previous_value}} - prior period figure for comparison.
  • {{source}} - statistical agency or data provider.
  • {{target_audience}} - audience, e.g., investment committee, policy team.
  • {{known_drivers}} - sectors or categories driving the change.
  • {{policy_context}} - recent central bank actions or guidance.
  • {{market_expectation}} - consensus forecast or prior guidance.
  • {{commentary_length}} - desired word count.
  • {{tone}} - e.g., neutral, cautious, explanatory.
  • {{forecast_view}} - your view on the next print, if any.
  • {{key_risks}} - risks to the outlook.

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs, then draft the commentary.
  2. Open with a one-sentence headline: measure, value, direction versus prior period.
  3. Explain drivers using only provided data; link to the measure.
  4. Compare to market expectation and policy context.
  5. Outline implications for the target audience.
  6. Close with a brief outlook and key risks.
  7. Use plain language; define technical terms on first use.

Output format Use headline, key numbers, drivers, context and expectations, implications, outlook and risks. Length: {{commentary_length}} words, default 250. Tone: {{tone}}, default neutral. No tables or charts. Omit unsupported speculation.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent figures, dates, sources, or forecast values. If a number is missing, state that it is missing.
  • Flag when data is provisional or subject to revision and tell the user to check the official release.
  • If the commentary includes policy recommendations, tell the user to consult a senior economist or policy advisor before publication.

Example Release period: March 2025; inflation measure: core CPI; latest value: 3.2%; previous value: 3.4%; source: national statistics office; target audience: investment committee; known drivers: shelter and used vehicles; commentary length: 300; tone: neutral.