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 …
Read More »Bitcoin Sinks Below $90K Amid Fed Uncertainty; Cloudflare Outage Adds to Market Strain
Bitcoin slid to its lowest level in nearly seven months on Tuesday, briefly breaching the $90,000 th…
Wall Street Extends Losses as Nvidia Earnings, Delayed Jobs Data Keep Risk Appetite in Check
U.S. equities fell Tuesday, deepening November’s pullback as investors trimmed exposure to mega-cap …
U.S. Factory Orders Rebound in August, but Core Capex Softer Than First Estimated
U.S. new orders for manufactured goods rose in August, snapping the prior month’s decline, though a …
Dollar dips as dovish Fed comments weigh; euro steadies, yen firms on rising JGB yields
The U.S. dollar edged lower on Tuesday as investors digested dovish remarks from Federal Reserve Gov…
Oil slips as Russian exports resume; traders eye sanctions drag and 2026 surplus
Crude prices fell nearly 1% on Tuesday after Russia’s Novorossiysk port resumed loadings, easing imm…
Bitcoin sinks below $90,000 as Fed uncertainty and data backlog sap risk appetite
Bitcoin slid to its lowest level in nearly seven months on Tuesday, breaking below the $90,000 handl…
European shares slump as AI valuation jitters deepen; Nvidia in focus, oil eases as Russian exports resume
European equities fell sharply, mirroring Wall Street’s tech-led selloff as investors questioned the…
Gold slips as dollar firms; markets eye delayed U.S. payrolls
Gold extended losses in Asian trading, pressured by a firmer U.S. dollar as traders pared back expec…
U.S. Stocks Rise on Strength in Chipmakers and AI Shares
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Canada inflation slows to 2.2% in October as gasoline, food and mortgage costs ease
Canada’s annual inflation cooled to 2.2% in October, helped by cheaper gasoline, slower grocery infl…
Market Analysis
January, 2025
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16 January 2025 4:26 pm
Dollar Steadies Amid Bond Yield Drop as Markets Brace for Trump’s Inflationary Policies
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 …
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16 January 2025 2:42 pm
Global Markets Surge Amid Inflation Relief and Robust Earnings
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. …
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16 January 2025 1:25 pm
European Stock Markets Edge Higher Amid Optimism on U.S. Inflation and Earnings
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 …
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16 January 2025 11:55 am
Oil Prices Rise Amid Supply Concerns and Stronger Demand Outlook
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 …
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16 January 2025 11:25 am
UK Economic Output Rises Slightly in November, Falling Short of Expectations
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 …
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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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