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January, 2025

• 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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• 15 January 2025 11:52 am

  UK Inflation Eases in December, Offering Scope for Potential Rate Cuts by the Bank of England

  

  UK inflation data for December came in cooler than expected, providing some relief to policymakers at the Bank of England (BoE) ahead of their February meeting. The figures suggest a window for the central bank to consider reducing interest rates, especially as the economy continues to face challenges. Key Inflation …

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• 15 January 2025 10:54 am

  Gold Prices Hold Steady Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data as Dollar Weakens Slightly

  

  Gold prices remained relatively unchanged in early Wednesday trading, as investors exercised caution ahead of key U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. A slight decline in the U.S. dollar provided modest support to the precious metal, while concerns over Federal Reserve rate policies kept gold rangebound. Key Highlights Gold Performance: …

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• 15 January 2025 12:59 am

  December CPI Report: Will Inflation Dash Hopes for Rate Cuts in 2025?

  

  Financial markets experienced a significant downturn after the release of the December jobs report. This was largely due to a surge in the dollar and bond yields, but anticipation of the upcoming Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation report for December likely also played a role.Base effects could cause year-on-year inflation …

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