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The US dollar has continued its upward trend since the beginning of the new trading week, during the North American trading session, supported by recent developments in the financial markets last week, particularly regarding the policies of US President-elect Donald Trump and US employment data. The most prominent of these …

In a recent online meeting, Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba urged US President Joe Biden to address concerns within the Japanese and US business communities regarding his decision to block Nippon Steel’s planned acquisition of U.S. Steel.The request was made during a three-way discussion with Biden and Philippine President Ferdinand …

The New York Federal Reserve’s latest Survey of Consumer Expectations revealed a mixed picture of consumer inflation expectations in December, with concerns about household debt rising.Key Findings: Mixed Inflation Expectations:One-year ahead inflation expectations remained steady at 3%. Three-year ahead inflation expectations ticked up to 3% from 2.6% in November. Five-year …

Gold prices dipped on Monday as traders adjusted their expectations for U.S. interest rate cuts following stronger-than-expected nonfarm payroll data. The report boosted the dollar and raised doubts about the Federal Reserve’s willingness to ease monetary policy in the near term. Spot gold declined by 0.9%, trading at $2,664.64 an …

China’s exports experienced significant growth in December, providing a much-needed boost to an economy still contending with a prolonged property downturn and subdued consumer confidence. The acceleration in export activity was largely driven by manufacturers expediting shipments overseas in anticipation of potential trade policy shifts under the incoming U.S. administration …

European stock markets opened lower on Monday, led by declines in technology and healthcare stocks, as stronger-than-expected U.S. labor market data dampened hopes for significant Federal Reserve rate cuts this year. The pan-European STOXX 600 index dropped 0.5% by 0812 GMT, extending losses from Friday when it fell nearly 1% …

Oil prices climbed for a third consecutive session on Monday, with Brent crude surpassing $81 a barrel to reach its highest level in over four months. The rally comes as newly imposed U.S. sanctions are expected to severely impact Russian crude exports to key buyers such as China and India. …

Bitcoin edged lower on Monday, marking its third consecutive day of decline, as stronger-than-expected U.S. payroll data heightened caution among traders. This reinforced the Federal Reserve’s outlook for limited interest rate cuts in 2025, adding to pressure on the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin slipped 0.3% to $94,268.7 by 01:12 ET (06:12 …

Asian stock markets slid sharply on Monday, led by significant losses in Australian and Hong Kong equities, as stronger-than-expected U.S. payroll data prompted investors to reconsider the likelihood of near-term interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The Hang Seng index in Hong Kong plunged significantly, while China’s Shanghai Shenzhen …

Last week was eventful, marked by a series of significant developments. These included policy directions anticipated from President-elect Donald Trump’s administration, future paths for central banks, particularly the Federal Reserve, and the impact of key US economic releases. The Eurozone has seen significant developments, particularly CPI front. Several European leaders …