UK asking prices jumped £5,992 in January 2025, the largest start-of-year rise since 2020, with record new listings. Despite this, prices remain below the 2024 peak, with affordability and mortgage rates still key concerns for buyers.
US manufacturing growth disappointed in November, rising only 0.2% despite the end of the Boeing strike. Weakness in aerospace offset gains in motor vehicles, signaling an uneven recovery.
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2024 saw US momentum stocks, especially in tech, deliver record returns, raising sustainability questions for 2025. High valuations and market concentration signal potential volatility and a possible shift in market dynamics.
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Global markets react to US mourning and trade tension under incoming Trump administration. London’s FTSE surged while Asian markets dipped amid economic data releases and uncertainty around future US policies.
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Bitcoin dropped below $100,000 after strong US jobs data signaled potential for sustained high interest rates, making less risky investments more appealing. This highlights Bitcoin’s sensitivity to macroeconomic factors and investor sentiment around monetary policy.
Australian consumer sentiment dipped in December due to economic anxieties, despite improved personal finances. Weaker economic growth prospects impacted confidence, while uncertainty around interest rates and housing affordability added to consumer hesitancy.
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US dollar strengthens for second day amid rising bond yields and potential Trump tariffs. Renewed concerns about inflation and policy decisions contribute to market uncertainty, influencing currency movements.
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Egypt holds benchmark interest rate at 27.25% despite easing inflation to a two-year low. The Central Bank aims to balance inflation control with economic growth amid IMF program implementation and currency depreciation.
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Tech stocks surged in early 2025, driven by AI excitement at CES, with NVIDIA leading the charge. However, rising bond yields reflect persistent inflation concerns amid trade policy speculation.
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US dollar weakens on cooling inflation, ending its six-week rally. British pound dips after disappointing retail sales figures raise UK economic concerns.
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