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January, 2025

• 24 January 2025 1:07 am

  Market Drivers: US Session

  

  The US Dollar Index weakened on Thursday as investors digested recent announcements regarding trade policy. Market focus now shifts to key US economic data, including flash Manufacturing and Services PMIs, Existing Home Sales, and the final Michigan Consumer Sentiment.EUR/USD resumed its uptrend, boosted by a weaker dollar and supported by …

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• 24 January 2025 12:55 am

  Breaking Free: The Bank of Japan’s Path to Monetary Policy Normalization

  

  The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is poised to significantly raise its benchmark interest rate, signaling a decisive shift in its monetary policy and marking a crucial step towards economic normalization. This move, widely anticipated by markets, reflects growing confidence in the sustainability of inflation and a strengthening economic recovery.The expected …

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• 24 January 2025 12:32 am

  S&P 500 Reaches Record High Amid Mixed Earnings and Trump Comments

  

  Introduction: The benchmark S&P 500 soared to an all-time high on Thursday, driven by a blend of corporate earnings reports and remarks from President Donald Trump. Investors are closely monitoring these developments, which have significant implications for the market’s trajectory.Corporate Earnings and Market Performance: The S&P 500’s rise was accompanied …

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• 23 January 2025 11:14 pm

  US Dollar Pressure Before and After Trump’s Davos Remarks

  

  US traders are closely monitoring the Federal Reserve’s looming rate decision, despite ongoing headlines about cuts. President Trump has renewed criticism of trade imbalances, sparking market chatter about new tax cuts and oil price demands. Solid US growth between 2.5% and 3.0% supports the Greenback, but policy ambiguities weigh on …

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• 23 January 2025 9:20 pm

  Euro Slides Amid ECB Rate Cut Expectations

  

  The Euro continued to decline from the opening of morning trading, significantly by European interest rate expectations following increased expectations that the European Central Bank will cut interest rates at its January meeting.Statements from within the European Central Bank on Wednesday increased the likelihood of further interest rate cuts at …

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• 23 January 2025 8:06 pm

  Canadian Goods Spending Boosted by Strong Auto Sales in Q4

  

  According to National Bank of Canada, while November’s retail sales report was disappointing, with overall goods spending stagnating and volumes declining due to rising prices, a surge in car sales provided a significant boost to spending in the fourth quarter.Car sales are estimated to have grown by 19.1% annualized in …

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• 23 January 2025 7:11 pm

  Could US Dollar Encounter Shifting Sands? Tariffs and the Trump Legacy

  

  The Rise of BRICS+: A New Era of Global InfluenceThe recent expansion of BRICS, the economic bloc comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, marks a pivotal moment in the global economic order. With the addition of Indonesia as a full member and a diverse array of nations joining …

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• 23 January 2025 5:39 pm

  Oil Prices Hold Steady Amid Uncertainty Over Trump’s Tariffs and Energy Policies

  

  Oil prices showed little movement on Thursday, holding onto most of the losses from the previous session as uncertainty over U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs and energy policies cast a shadow over global economic growth and energy demand. By 1315 GMT, Brent crude futures edged up 18 cents to …

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• 23 January 2025 4:21 pm

  European Markets Show Mixed Performance Amid Chinese Stimulus Hopes and Trump’s Davos Speech Anticipation

  

  European stock markets displayed a mixed performance on Thursday, as investors weighed the impact of China’s latest economic stimulus measures and awaited a highly anticipated speech by former U.S. President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. By 06:40 ET (11:40 GMT), Germany’s DAX index rose 0.3%, …

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• 23 January 2025 12:56 pm

  European Stock Markets Mixed Amid Chinese Support and Focus on Trump’s Davos Speech

  

  European stock markets traded with mixed results on Thursday, with investor sentiment buoyed by fresh economic support measures from China while awaiting a keynote speech from President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Market Performance DAX (Germany): Rose 0.2%, hitting record highs earlier in the week. CAC …

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• 23 January 2025 11:41 am

  Bitcoin Drops as Trump Hype Fades; Altcoins Follow Suit

  

  Bitcoin experienced a decline on Thursday following a short-lived rally driven by expectations of crypto-friendly policies under President Donald Trump. Despite initial optimism, the cryptocurrency market faced renewed volatility, with altcoins tracking Bitcoin’s losses. Bitcoin Highlights Bitcoin Price: Fell 2.9% to $102,600.2 by 00:54 ET (05:54 GMT). Record High: Briefly …

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• 23 January 2025 11:08 am

  Gold Holds Near Three-Month Highs as Dollar Weakens; Copper Declines on Tariff Concerns

  

  Gold prices remained steady on Thursday, hovering near three-month highs, as the U.S. dollar softened following President Donald Trump’s cautious approach to implementing tariffs early in his second term. Gold Market Highlights Spot Gold: Unchanged at $2,755.14, near its highest level since late October. Gold Futures (Feb): Down 0.3% to …

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• 23 January 2025 12:24 am

  Netflix Soars to New Highs on Record Subscriber Growth

  

  Netflix shares surged to a new all-time high on Wednesday, driven by a strong fourth-quarter earnings report that significantly exceeded market expectations. The streaming giant added a record 18.9 million subscribers, boosting revenue and earnings well above analyst forecasts.This impressive performance ignited a wave of optimism among investors, leading to …

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