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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Strong December jobs data prompts Wall Street to reassess Fed rate cut predictions. BofA even suggests a potential future rate hike, while others delay cut expectations to June.
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Eurozone inflation held steady at 2.4% in December 2024, supporting the ECB’s plan for further interest rate cuts to stimulate the economy amid global trade concerns. This stability reinforces the bank’s policy of successive rate reductions.
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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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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.
South African rand secures top 5 EM currency spot in 2024, outperforming peers despite a late dip. Experts predict continued strength in 2025, driven by low inflation, structural reforms, and increased investment.
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Fed likely to deliver a final 25-basis point rate cut this week, with analysts predicting a pause in further easing. Strong economic growth and potential inflation rebound suggest rate hikes could even resume as early as 2025.
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Fed Chair Powell’s cautious stance on 2025 rate cuts triggered a sharp market reversal, sending stocks plummeting and bond yields soaring. This signals a potential end to the risk-on rally as investors grapple with the Fed’s shift toward neutrality.
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UK inflation fell to 2.5% in December, sparking speculation of Bank of England rate cuts as early as February. Easing prices in key sectors give the BoE more flexibility amid slowing economic growth.
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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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