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Market Analysis
January, 2025
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16 January 2025 11:25 am
UK Economic Output Rises Slightly in November, Falling Short of Expectations
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16 January 2025 10:52 am
Bitcoin Extends Rally Near $100K as Crypto Market Soars on Softer Inflation Data
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 …
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16 January 2025 12:48 am
US Dollar Weakened Following CPI Data
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 …
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15 January 2025 11:47 pm
Market Brief; North American Session: The CPI Day
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 …
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15 January 2025 10:51 pm
US Stocks Rally on Cooling Core Inflation, Banks’ Earnings in Focus
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 …
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15 January 2025 10:09 pm
Israel and Hamas Reach Ceasefire Agreement in Gaza
Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire agreement in Gaza as part of a deal to release Israeli hostages held in Gaza, according to a recent announcement by the Palestinian Hamas movement. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump announced the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, preempting the official announcement of the truce via …
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15 January 2025 9:01 pm
XAU/USD Rallies as Lower Core Inflation Drives Yield Plunge
Gold prices extended their gains for the second consecutive day, driven by a sharp decline in US Treasury yields. The fall in yields followed the release of US inflation data, which showed a moderation in core inflation. This renewed expectations of potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.The US …
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15 January 2025 8:11 pm
Fed’s Williams: Inflation Expectations Remain Anchored, Fed to Remain Data-Dependent
Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams emphasized the data-dependent nature of future monetary policy decisions in a speech on Wednesday. He acknowledged the significant uncertainty surrounding the economic outlook, particularly due to potential changes in government policy.Williams stated that the current monetary policy stance is “well-positioned” for …
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15 January 2025 7:32 pm
Dollar Slumps as Core Inflation Cools, Yen Soars
The USD/JPY plummeted over 1% in early North American trading as the latest US inflation data showed a deceleration in core prices. This unexpected cooling of inflation sent US Treasury yields tumbling and boosted the Japanese Yen. The US Bureau of Labour Statistics reported that consumer prices rose 0.4% …
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15 January 2025 6:32 pm
US Inflation Aligns with Expectations as Core Prices Ease
US consumer prices rose in line with expectations in December, while an underlying measure was slower than anticipated. This closely-watched gauge of inflation could influence the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy plans in the coming months. The headline consumer price index (CPI) increased by 0.4% in December, slightly higher than …
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15 January 2025 3:13 pm
Germany’s Economy Contracts for the Second Consecutive Year in 2024
Germany’s economy contracted by 0.2% in 2024, marking its second consecutive year of decline after a 0.3% contraction in 2023, according to data released by the Federal Statistics Office. The economy also shrank by 0.1% in the final quarter of the year, showing limited signs of recovery amidst ongoing economic …
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15 January 2025 1:28 pm
Oil Prices Rise Amid Russian Sanctions Focus and US Stockpile Drop
Oil prices edged higher on Wednesday, recovering some losses from the previous session as the market turned its attention to potential supply disruptions from sanctions on Russian tankers. Gains, however, were tempered by uncertainty surrounding their impact. Brent crude futures rose 51 cents, or 0.6%, to $80.43 a barrel by …
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15 January 2025 12:25 pm
European Stocks Rise Ahead of US Inflation Data as UK CPI Cools
European stock markets rose on Wednesday, supported by cooling UK inflation data, while investors awaited key US inflation figures. At 03:05 ET (08:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX index climbed 0.3%, France’s CAC 40 gained 0.3%, and the UK’s FTSE 100 surged 0.7%. Investors focused on upcoming US consumer price index (CPI) …
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