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December, 2024

• 29 December 2024 9:07 pm

  Weekly Recap: A Rocky Year’s Finish

  

  The US stock market experienced a decline in the holiday-shortened week, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite declining by 1.1% and 1.5% respectively largely due to the performance of the communication services and information technology sectors. However, US Treasury yields have continued to rise, surpassing the 4.6% mark, largely …

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• 27 December 2024 11:55 pm

  Gold Price Slumps Amid Existing Elevated Interest Rates

  

  Gold prices continued their downward trajectory today, weighed down by persistently strong US interest rates. This decline brings the market closer to a critical support level – a key trend line – whose breach could signal further weakness. The precious metal is trading at 2,620.95, down -0.45% on the day.Technical …

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• 27 December 2024 10:44 pm

  The Dollar’s End-of-Year Strength: A Tale of Resilience

  

  The US Dollar Index (DXY) continues to display remarkable strength as the year draws to a close, trading near 108.00 despite the holiday-thinned market. While muted trading activity and cautious market sentiment have limited volatility, the dollar remains firmly bid. This resilience reflects a confluence of factors, from the robust …

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• 27 December 2024 9:22 pm

  Dow Jones Slumps as Tech Retreats Amid Holiday Thin Trading

  

  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) experienced a significant decline on Friday, shedding nearly 400 points. This downturn occurred amidst thin holiday trading volumes, with many investors remaining on the sidelines. The broader market also cooled, particularly in the technology sector, as investors engaged in some profit-taking ahead of the …

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• 27 December 2024 7:49 pm

  The Eurozone’s Shifting Sands: Southern Resilience, Northern Woes

  

  The EUR/USD currency pair recently displayed a modest rebound, inching towards 1.0430 after a period of decline. While this provides some respite, the pair remains below the crucial 20-day SMA, indicating a persistent downtrend. A sustained break above this SMA would be necessary to signal a potential shift in market …

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• 27 December 2024 2:54 pm

  U.S. Stock Futures Slip Amid Soft Trading and Rising Treasury Yields

  

  Key Points Futures Market Movement: S&P 500 Futures: Down 0.1% to 6,090.0 points. Nasdaq 100 Futures: Declined 0.3% to 21,985.75 points. Dow Jones Futures: Edged lower by 0.1% to 43,668.0 points. Wall Street Overview: The major indices were largely unchanged during Thursday’s session. S&P 500: Flat at 6,037.59 points. NASDAQ …

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• 27 December 2024 2:53 pm

  Bitcoin Declines Amid Thin Trading, Set for Second Weekly Loss

  

  Key Highlights Bitcoin Slides Further: Bitcoin Price: Down 2.1% to $96,403.7 by 06:30 GMT. Year-End Trading: Soft volumes and cautious sentiment around cryptocurrencies have fueled the decline. Impact of Inaccurate Chart Data: An anomaly in TradingView’s Bitcoin dominance chart, which falsely displayed Bitcoin’s market share dropping to 0%, caused confusion …

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• 27 December 2024 11:16 am

  Gold Prices Steady in Thin Year-End Trading, Set for Weekly Gain

  

  Key Highlights Gold Prices Hold Steady: Spot Gold: Unchanged at $2,633.40 per ounce. Gold Futures (Feb): Slight dip of 0.2% to $2,649.91 per ounce by 05:20 GMT. Weekly Performance: Set to gain 0.3%, recovering from a 1% decline last week. Muted Trading Activity: Year-end holidays reduced trading volumes as institutional …

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• 27 December 2024 10:37 am

  Oil Prices Steady Amid Thin Holiday Trading and Cautious Year-End Sentiment

  

  Key Highlights from Friday’s Trading Flat Performance in Oil Prices: Brent Oil Futures held steady at $73.22 per barrel. WTI Crude Oil Futures remained largely unchanged at $69.19 per barrel during the Asian session. Thin Trading Volumes: The holiday-shortened week saw reduced trading activity as many institutional investors took time …

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• 27 December 2024 2:29 am

  Bitcoin’s 2025 Outlook Brightens on Expectations of Pro-Crypto US Policy

  

  Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a remarkable surge in 2024, reaching a new all-time high of $108,353 in mid-December, representing a 140% price increase. This milestone, surpassing $2 trillion in market capitalization, marked a significant turning point for Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market. As for its daily performance; Bitcoin is -3.7% …

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• 26 December 2024 10:43 pm

  

  Cautiously Optimistic Outlook for 2025: Navigating Interest Rates and InflationThe US economy defied recession predictions in 2024, demonstrating robust growth, moderating inflation, and improved efficiency. While a “soft landing” remains the prevailing expectation, several key factors will shape the economic landscape in 2025.Evolving Role of the Federal ReserveThe Federal Reserve’s …

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• 26 December 2024 8:53 pm

  XAU/USD Consolidates Above $2,630 Ahead of Christmas

  

  Gold prices are holding steady above $2,630 per ounce as the US Dollar maintains its strength. The Federal Reserve has signaled a slower pace of interest rate cuts next year, reducing upward pressure on Gold. This, coupled with the recent rise in US Treasury yields, is weighing on the precious …

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• 26 December 2024 7:16 pm

  Is It A Risky Point? Turkey’s Central Bank Cuts Rates Amid Lingering Inflation

  

  Turkey’s central bank recently made a significant policy shift, cutting its key interest rate by 2.5 percentage points to 47.5%. This marks the first rate cut in nearly two years, a move that has raised eyebrows among economists given the country’s ongoing struggle with high inflation. The bank’s decision was …

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