Crypto markets, including Bitcoin, XRP, and Shiba Inu, rebounded after a sell-off triggered by the Fed’s hawkish interest rate outlook. While a rate cut occurred, Powell’s cautious comments on future cuts spooked investors, highlighting the market’s sensitivity to interest rate speculation.
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US stocks closed lower Tuesday as investors await Wednesday’s crucial consumer inflation report, which will influence the Fed’s interest rate decision. This report is key to determining future market direction and confirming hopes for a “soft landing” for the US economy.
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Oil bulls boosted WTI long positions to a 4-month high, betting on Trump’s return despite looming supply glut and uncertain Chinese demand. Investors appear to be focusing on potential upside risks tied to Trump’s presidency and geopolitical tensions.
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Mega-cap tech stocks fueled a pre-Christmas market rally, pushing the S&P 500 up over 1%. Investors anticipate a “Santa Claus Rally,” but historical data suggests varied outcomes for the coming year.
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US stocks saw mixed results after Christmas, disrupting the expected Santa Claus rally. While the Dow edged up, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq declined, raising questions about year-end market strength and 2025 performance.
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US stocks surged on Friday following cooling inflation and dovish Fed comments. Positive PCE data and rate cut predictions from Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee fueled the rally, despite government shutdown concerns.
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Kioxia’s IPO, despite being a major event for the Japanese chip market, saw a muted debut. Factors like past financial challenges, competition from South Korean rivals, and weak NAND memory prices dampened investor enthusiasm.
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FTSE 100 opens 2025 with a 0.1% gain, outperforming struggling European markets like the DAX and CAC 40. UK mining stocks drove FTSE gains, while global uncertainties and UK manufacturing challenges persist.
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Record CBOE SKEW Index: Contrarian signal or market complacency? Analysis suggests the current high SKEW reflects excessive bullishness, not crash fears, potentially foreshadowing a market downturn.
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Fed Chair Powell’s hawkish stance on inflation has triggered market volatility, overshadowing earlier optimism about Trump’s economic policies. This shift has sparked a sell-off in stocks and bonds as investors reassess expectations for interest rate cuts.
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