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U.S. retail sales demonstrated continued strength in December, driven by robust consumer demand for motor vehicles and a broad range of other goods. This positive data, coupled with a strong labor market, reinforces the Federal Reserve’s cautious approach to interest rate cuts.The Commerce Department reported a 0.4% increase in retail …

The U.S. dollar held its ground on Thursday, even as U.S. bond yields fell sharply following better-than-expected inflation data. Market participants have now turned their focus to next week’s inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump and the anticipated inflationary effects of his economic policies. The U.S. Dollar Index, which measures the …

Global markets rallied on Thursday, continuing the momentum sparked by Wednesday’s encouraging U.S. inflation data and strong corporate earnings across multiple sectors. Key Highlights Earnings Boost Confidence Richemont (SIX:CFR): Shares of the luxury goods maker soared 17%, marking its best single-day performance in 17 years, following results that exceeded expectations. …

European stock markets extended their gains on Thursday, buoyed by easing inflation in the U.S., which reinforced hopes for potential Federal Reserve rate cuts. However, weaker-than-expected UK economic growth and rising German consumer prices slightly tempered enthusiasm. Market Overview Germany’s DAX: Up 0.3% France’s CAC 40: Gained 0.7% UK’s FTSE …

Oil prices extended their gains for a second consecutive session on Thursday, bolstered by concerns over potential supply disruptions due to expanded U.S. sanctions on Russia, a sharper-than-expected drop in U.S. crude inventories, and signs of improving global demand. Price Movements Brent Crude: Increased by 23 cents (0.3%) to $82.26 …

Britain’s economic output edged up by 0.1% in November compared to October, marking the first increase in three months. However, the rise was below the 0.2% expansion predicted by economists in a Reuters poll, according to data released Thursday by the Office for National Statistics. The modest growth followed two …

Bitcoin extended its bullish momentum for the third consecutive session on Thursday, trading near the pivotal $100,000 mark. This rally is fueled by broad market optimism following softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data, which improved investor sentiment across asset classes. As of 01:12 ET (06:12 GMT), Bitcoin rose 2.5% to $99,478.4, after …

The US Dollar weakened on Wednesday following the release of the December Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, which showed a milder-than-expected rise in inflation. This tempered expectations for further aggressive interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve, prompting a reassessment of the economic outlook and a cautious shift in market …

US Dollar weakened on Wednesday, extending its recent corrective decline. The release of the December Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, which largely met market expectations, provided further impetus for the dollar’s weakness. This fueled speculation that the Federal Reserve may maintain its current interest rate stance, potentially opening the door …

Both the CPI data and the results from a few major financials are celebrated by the major US stock indices. When the CPI and PPI are combined, analysts predict that the core PCE will be announced later this month at 0.19%, slightly below the 0.2% threshold. The MoM’s three- and …