UK retail sales slump sparks pound drop against dollar and euro, fueling predictions of Bank of England rate cuts. Gold nears five-week high, while oil prices rise for a fourth week amid US sanctions on Russia.
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Strong bank earnings and easing inflation fueled a stock market rally, signaling a potential positive shift for the 2025 economic outlook. The S&P 500 surged nearly 2%, driven by robust financial sector performance and stabilizing inflation data.
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U.S. Treasury yields fall as markets await November’s jobs report, defying earlier predictions. This drop, alongside low bond market volatility and record cash holdings, signals market caution despite strong stock performance.
US 30-year mortgage rates hit 6.72%, the highest since November, due to rising bond yields. This surge impacts affordability and may further cool the housing market, making 2024 potentially the weakest year since 1995.
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UK inflation slowed to 2.5% in December, boosting UK gilts and stabilizing the pound at $1.2208. Markets now anticipate a potential Bank of England interest rate cut in February, impacting pound, gold, and oil markets.
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UK markets dip amid growth worries and high bond yields, while European markets see gains. Sterling fluctuates as investors await key UK inflation data impacting Bank of England decisions.
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Oil prices stabilized as markets weighed the effects of cooling US inflation on Chinese demand and potential interest rate cuts. While slightly up, both Brent and WTI saw weekly declines amid ongoing global supply and demand uncertainties.
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Markets await key inflation data (CPI, PPI) due Wednesday and Thursday, impacting the Fed’s likely rate decision at its December meeting. This data will signal whether the Fed cuts rates by 25 basis points or adjusts its monetary policy stance.
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Stocks saw mixed results; Dow edged up for the fifth straight day, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq dipped slightly. Apple neared a $4 trillion valuation after an analyst upgrade, despite a quiet holiday trading week.
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US economy shows surprising strength, defying slowdown predictions. Jobless claims fell, GDP growth was revised upward, and consumer spending remains robust, despite the Fed’s rate cut.
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