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January, 2025

• 9 January 2025 5:21 pm

  Oil Prices Edge Higher Amid Firm Winter Demand Expectations and Supply Concerns

  

  Oil prices rose slightly on Thursday, with Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) gaining 0.5% and 0.4%, respectively, as traders balanced strong winter demand expectations against rising U.S. fuel inventories and macroeconomic uncertainties. Key Market Drivers Demand Expectations and Supply Concerns Brent crude futures increased by 35 cents to …

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• 9 January 2025 3:42 pm

  UK Retailers Face Sector-wide Selloff Amid Consumer Confidence Worries

  

  Shares in leading UK retailers fell sharply on Thursday, erasing £2 billion ($2.45 billion) in market value, as concerns about weakening consumer confidence and mounting economic pressures overshadowed strong Christmas trading results. Key Highlights Pressure on Consumer Sentiment Retailers are bracing for higher employer taxes and minimum wage increases starting …

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• 9 January 2025 2:23 pm

  Global Forex Update: Dollar Steadies Amid Fed Optimism, Euro and Yuan Under Pressure

  

  The U.S. dollar held firm on Thursday, bolstered by hawkish Federal Reserve minutes and strong economic data that fueled expectations of a slower pace of rate cuts in 2025. Global currencies, however, faced mixed fortunes due to varying economic and policy dynamics. Key Highlights Dollar Holds Ground Amid Strong Yields …

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• 9 January 2025 1:33 pm

  Germany’s Exports and Industrial Production Beat Expectations, but Economic Challenges Persist

  

  Germany, the eurozone’s largest economy, delivered better-than-expected export and industrial production data for November. However, underlying indicators suggest that the outlook remains subdued. Key Data Highlights Exports: German exports rose by 2.1% in November, slightly exceeding the forecasted 2.0% increase. Trade with non-EU countries was the primary driver, with exports …

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• 9 January 2025 12:40 pm

  European Stocks Edge Lower Amid Mixed Economic Data and Retail Earnings

  

  European stock markets traded slightly lower on Thursday, as investors evaluated economic data and retail sector earnings. At 03:05 ET (08:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX slipped 0.2%, France’s CAC 40 fell 0.2%, and the UK’s FTSE 100 remained flat. Trading volumes are expected to be muted, with U.S. markets closed to …

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• 9 January 2025 11:58 am

  Oil Prices Steady Amid Seasonal Demand and Rising U.S. Inventories

  

  Oil prices held steady on Thursday as markets balanced strong winter fuel demand expectations with concerns over rising U.S. fuel inventories and macroeconomic uncertainties. Brent crude futures dipped by 6 cents to $76.10 per barrel at 07:27 GMT. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures declined by 5 cents to $73.27 …

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• 9 January 2025 11:28 am

  Gold Prices Hold Steady Amid Fed Concerns and Trade Tariff Uncertainty; Copper Rises on China Stimulus Hopes

  

  Gold prices steadied in Asian trade on Thursday after two consecutive days of gains, supported by safe-haven demand amid uncertainty over a hawkish Federal Reserve and concerns about President-elect Donald Trump’s potential trade tariff policies. Spot gold dipped slightly by 0.1% to $2,660.36 an ounce, while February gold futures gained …

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• 9 January 2025 5:52 am

  WTI Oil Prices Slip Below $72.50 as US Dollar Strengthens

  

  West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices dipped below $72.50 per barrel in early Asian trading on Thursday, pressured by a strengthening US Dollar. While a firmer greenback typically weighs on dollar-denominated commodities like oil, concerns over potential supply disruptions from ongoing geopolitical tensions are likely to limit downside price …

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• 9 January 2025 3:12 am

  Is Eurozone back to a sovereign debt crisis following the German election?

  

  German Chancellor Olaf Scholz disbanded his coalition government composed of the Social Democrats, Greens, and Free Democrats the day after Donald Trump was re-elected as U.S. President in November. Additionally, he accelerated the election date in Germany from September 2025 to February 23, 2025. Germany lost its government as a …

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• 9 January 2025 1:42 am

  Yen Retreats On Stronger US Dollar

  

  The Japanese yen is retreating against the US dollar due to the latter’s strength, driven by diverse employment data and a report indicating the possibility of the Trump administration’s tariffs being activated soon.The US dollar rose for the second consecutive day, supported by preliminary employment data that highlighted a lower-than-expected …

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• 9 January 2025 12:18 am

  XAU/USD Edges Higher Despite Mixed US Jobs Data As FOMC Minutes Hint at Slowing Rate Cuts

  

  Gold prices climbed during the North American session, buoyed by a slightly hawkish tone in the latest Federal Reserve meeting minutes. The minutes suggested that the pace of interest rate cuts may slow down, a development that typically supports gold as a hedge against inflation.While the US Dollar Index strengthened, …

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• 8 January 2025 10:47 pm

  FOMC Minutes Reflect Growing Concerns Over Trump’s Trade Policies

  

  The Federal Reserve’s latest monetary policy meeting minutes, released on Wednesday, revealed that “Fed officials are factoring in the potential changes to trade and immigration policies as they prepare their economic forecasts.”Some expressed concerns that “President-elect Donald Trump’s trade policies could make it difficult to interpret inflation readings in the …

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• 8 January 2025 10:05 pm

  Key Market Drivers; US Session: Treading Water Ahead of Crucial NFP Data

  

  Global markets displayed a cautious tone on Wednesday, with most major currency pairs trading within narrow ranges. Investors are gearing up for a busy data release schedule culminating in Friday’s highly anticipated US Nonfarm Payrolls report.The US Dollar Index edged higher, reflecting a cautious investor sentiment that favored the safe-haven …

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