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December, 2024

• 22 December 2024 11:31 pm

  Weekly Recap: Fed Hawkishness Shakes Stocks, Dollar Strengthens

  

  US stocks had a volatile week, with a sharp decline on Wednesday, followed by recovery on Friday. Volatility followed Fed’s unexpected hawkish stance during the last policy meeting in 2024. While the Fed approved a widely anticipated quarter-point interest rate cut, its projection for fewer rate cuts in 2025 than …

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• 21 December 2024 1:12 am

  EUR/USD rebounds following American PCE data

  

  EUR/USD is about 0.70% up, trading at 1.0427 at the time of writing. Earlier on Friday, the EUR/USD pair has rebounded above 1.0400 in the North American session after posting a three-week low near 1.0340 in Asian trading hours. The major currency pair’s growth in the US Personal Consumption Expenditures …

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• 21 December 2024 12:19 am

  Explainer: Why Does Latest EIA’s Report Matter for Energy Markets?

  

  The recent report from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) revealed a smaller-than-expected drawdown in U.S. commercial crude oil inventories, casting a shadow on expectations of a more significant decline. While stocks did decrease by 900,000 barrels, this figure fell short of the anticipated 1.7 million barrels, a discrepancy that …

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• 20 December 2024 11:54 pm

  As Inflation Cools, US Stocks Surge

  

  The US stock market experienced a significant rally on Friday, fueled by a cooler-than-expected inflation report. This positive news provided a much-needed respite for investors grappling with the looming threat of a government shutdown and recent uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy.The Commerce Department’s report revealed that the Personal …

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• 20 December 2024 10:47 pm

  Crypto Market Reeling following Dampened Rate Cut Expectations, Bitcoin Falls Below $100,000

  

  The cryptocurrency market has experienced a significant downturn, with Bitcoin plunging below $100,000, trading at the time of writing at only $97,173, down some -0.23 on the day, and other major tokens suffering even steeper losses. This sharp correction coincides with a shift in the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy stance, …

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• 20 December 2024 9:32 pm

  Will AI Bubble Burst in 2025?

  

  2024 has been a year of unprecedented growth for Wall Street, fueled by a confluence of factors, most notably the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. AI stocks, led by giants like Nvidia, have soared, capturing investor imagination with the promise of transformative technological advancements. However, the current euphoria surrounding AI may …

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• 20 December 2024 8:43 pm

  Extensive Efforts to Avert a US Government Shutdown Before Midnight

  

  US House Speaker Mike Johnson will attempt to pass what is known as a “temporary plan” later on Friday, involving a funding bill for the federal government at current debt levels. This plan includes certain provisions aimed at garnering public support and avoiding the US from suspending its debt ceiling …

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• 20 December 2024 7:38 pm

  PCE DaExplainer: Cooling Inflation Offers Glimmer of Hope, But Fed Remains Cautious

  

  The latest inflation data provides a glimmer of hope in the ongoing battle against rising prices. The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, showed a modest increase of 0.1% in November, translating to an annual rate of 2.4%. This reading, while still above the …

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• 20 December 2024 4:05 pm

  Russian Central Bank Keeps Rates Steady at 21%, Defying Market Expectations

  

  The Russian Central Bank surprised markets on Friday by maintaining its key interest rate at 21%, contrary to widespread expectations of a 2-percentage-point hike. Analysts had anticipated a rate increase to 23%, but the bank justified its decision by citing the effectiveness of recent tightening measures in curbing inflationary pressures. …

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• 20 December 2024 1:51 pm

  Gold Prices Struggle Amid Hawkish Fed Outlook and Strong Dollar

  

  Gold prices held near a one-month low in Asian trade on Friday, heading for their third consecutive weekly loss as the Federal Reserve’s slower-than-expected rate cut projections for 2025 weighed on investor sentiment. Gold Performance Spot gold edged up 0.1% to $2,596.82 per ounce, while Gold futures for February delivery …

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• 20 December 2024 1:10 pm

  European Stocks Slide Amid Trade War Fears and Weak Economic Data

  

  European stock markets ended the week on a downbeat note as concerns about a potential trade war with the U.S. and disappointing economic data weighed on investor sentiment. Indices Under Pressure Germany’s DAX dropped 1.1%, France’s CAC 40 slid 1%, The UK’s FTSE 100 fell 0.4%. Trade Tensions Escalate with …

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• 20 December 2024 12:36 pm

  Dollar Strengthens to Two-Year High as Yen and Global Currencies Struggle

  

  The U.S. dollar ended the week on a high note, hitting a two-year peak as hawkish signals from the Federal Reserve continued to bolster its appeal. In contrast, global currencies faced significant pressure, with the yen, sterling, and commodity-linked currencies like the Australian and New Zealand dollars recording steep losses. …

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• 20 December 2024 12:04 pm

  Bitcoin Falls Below $100,000 Amid Profit-Taking and Hawkish Fed Stance

  

  Bitcoin extended its losing streak to a third day on Friday, retreating 3.7% to trade at $97,002.0 by 00:46 ET (05:46 GMT). The decline comes in the wake of the Federal Reserve’s hawkish monetary policy signals and profit-taking after the cryptocurrency reached record highs earlier in the week. Bitcoin Pullback …

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