Economic Report

In 2025, the Federal Reserve will undertake a comprehensive review of its monetary policy strategy and tools, a critical self-assessment conducted every five years. This review comes at a pivotal moment, following a period of historically high inflation and aggressive interest rate hikes.The previous framework update, conducted in 2020, introduced …

The US Dollar edged lower in early trading on Tuesday, reflecting thin year-end market activity. However, the greenback remains on track for significant gains in 2024, driven by the Federal Reserve’s cautious stance on interest rate cuts and expectations tied to the incoming Donald Trump administration. Dollar Index: Down 0.1% …

Oil prices rose on Tuesday following news of China’s continued manufacturing expansion in December. However, both Brent and WTI are poised to end lower for the second consecutive year due to demand concerns in key consuming nations. Brent Crude Futures: Increased by 0.8% to $74.56 per barrel. West Texas Intermediate …

The year 2024 in the oil market was characterized by a perplexing blend of robust demand and lingering uncertainties. While global oil consumption reached a record high, defying expectations amidst concerns about slowing Chinese economic growth, the year ended with prices largely stagnant. Brent crude hovered around $74 per barrel, …

The final days of the year have descended upon global markets, ushering in a period of characteristically subdued activity. With major exchanges shuttered for several days during the holiday week, trading volumes have dwindled, and price movements have become muted. The US Dollar Index (DXY) has remained largely unchanged, hovering …

The year 2024 ended with a subdued note for US stocks, particularly the technology sector. This downturn, following the Federal Reserve’s indication of a slower pace of interest rate cuts, raises questions about the market’s resilience and the sustainability of its recent gains.While the S&P 500 enjoyed a remarkable 25% …

Boeing’s (NYSE:BA) stock fell over 4% in premarket trading on Monday following a tragic aviation accident involving a Boeing 737-800 in South Korea. The crash, which occurred at Muan International Airport, claimed the lives of 179 people and is being labeled as the deadliest air disaster in the country’s history. …

The US stock market experienced a decline in the holiday-shortened week, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite declining by 1.1% and 1.5% respectively largely due to the performance of the communication services and information technology sectors. However, US Treasury yields have continued to rise, surpassing the 4.6% mark, largely …

Cautiously Optimistic Outlook for 2025: Navigating Interest Rates and InflationThe US economy defied recession predictions in 2024, demonstrating robust growth, moderating inflation, and improved efficiency. While a “soft landing” remains the prevailing expectation, several key factors will shape the economic landscape in 2025.Evolving Role of the Federal ReserveThe Federal Reserve’s …

Turkey’s central bank recently made a significant policy shift, cutting its key interest rate by 2.5 percentage points to 47.5%. This marks the first rate cut in nearly two years, a move that has raised eyebrows among economists given the country’s ongoing struggle with high inflation. The bank’s decision was …