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% …
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ECB Rate Decision Bolsters Euro Amid Trade Optimism
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Canadian Dollar Dips as Retail Sales Falter and US Economic Signals Send Mixed Messages
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Market Analysis
January, 2025
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13 January 2025 1:39 pm
European Shares Slide as Rate Cut Expectations Diminish Following U.S. Jobs Data
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13 January 2025 12:22 pm
Oil Prices Surge as U.S. Sanctions Target Russian Exports
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. …
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13 January 2025 11:39 am
Bitcoin Extends Losses as U.S. Rate Concerns and Government Sales Weigh on Market
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 …
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13 January 2025 11:22 am
Asian Stocks Tumble as U.S. Rate Cut Expectations Dwindle
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 …
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13 January 2025 1:32 am
Weekly Recap: US Jobs data slams Wallstreet shares amid earnings anticipation
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 …
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10 January 2025 10:55 pm
DXY surges following upbeat NFP data
The US Dollar surged to multi-year highs following the release of robust Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data for December. The stronger-than-expected job gains, significantly exceeding market expectations, pushed back the anticipated timeline for Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate cuts. This, combined with persistent inflationary pressures and rising Treasury yields, fueled demand …
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10 January 2025 10:01 pm
Bitcoin Stumbles as Job Growth Dampens Rate Cut Hopes
Bitcoin experienced a sharp decline on January 10th as unexpectedly strong US job market data diminished expectations of imminent interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. This news dampened investor enthusiasm for risk assets, including cryptocurrencies, as the prospect of tighter monetary policy loomed.The robust employment figures, exceeding market forecasts, …
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10 January 2025 9:22 pm
US stocks decline post robust NFP data
The Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted over 700 points on Friday, following the release of unexpectedly strong Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data for December. This robust jobs report, significantly exceeding market expectations, dampened hopes for imminent Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate cuts. Simultaneously, the University of Michigan consumer sentiment survey revealed …
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10 January 2025 8:19 pm
Fed’s Goolsbee: Rates could come down if things stay steady and inflation doesn’t spike
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee stated in a CNBC interview on Friday that interest rates should decrease if economic conditions remain stable, inflation does not resurge, and full employment is maintained, according to Reuters. Goolsbee emphasized that the labor market is currently stable at full employment and …
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10 January 2025 7:09 pm
Upbeat NFP Data Evidences Resilient Labour Market
The recent US nonfarm payrolls report delivered a resounding message: the American labour market remains a force to be reckoned with. December witnessed a robust 256,000 job additions, significantly surpassing expectations and solidifying the economy’s resilience. This robust growth, particularly evident in the private sector, underscores the continued strength of …
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10 January 2025 5:03 pm
Delta Air Lines Exceeds Q4 Earnings Expectations on Robust Travel Demand
Delta Air Lines reported fourth-quarter earnings that outperformed Wall Street estimates, propelled by strong travel demand and solid operational performance. Following the announcement, the airline’s shares rose 1.5% in premarket trading. The company posted adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.85, surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.75. Revenue for the …
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10 January 2025 2:51 pm
China’s Central Bank Halts Treasury Bond Purchases Amid Currency Concerns
China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), announced on Friday the suspension of its treasury bond purchase operations, causing yields to surge and fueling speculation that the move is an attempt to stabilize the weakening yuan. The PBOC attributed the decision to a shortage of bonds in the …
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10 January 2025 12:58 pm
European Markets Edge Lower as Investors Await U.S. Jobs Data
European stock markets traded slightly lower on Friday as investors exercised caution ahead of the release of the U.S. monthly employment report, a critical indicator for shaping future Federal Reserve rate policy. By 03:10 ET (08:10 GMT), the German DAX index declined 0.1%, France’s CAC 40 dipped 0.1%, and the …
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