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U.S. Tightens, China Holds: Markets await PCE data

China’s central bank kept rates steady, with the one-year LPR at 3.1% and the five-year at 3.6%, amid yuan weakness

20 Dec 2024, 07:05
U.S. Tightens, China Holds: Markets await PCE data

Hawkish vs. Dovish Policies – Fed & BoE Market Reactions

The BoE signaled dovish, the BoJ held its stance, and the Fed cut rates while signaling caution on future easing.

19 Dec 2024, 13:05
Hawkish vs. Dovish Policies – Fed & BoE Market Reactions

FOMC rate decision takes center stage today

The Federal Reserve is expected to announce a 25bps rate cut today, shifting market attention to updated economic projections, with a key focus on the pace of easing in 2025 and the neutral rate outlook.

18 Dec 2024, 13:04
FOMC rate decision takes center stage today

Gold dips as markets await Fed decision

Traders remain cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve policy decision, with limited movement across assets

18 Dec 2024, 05:44
Gold dips as markets await Fed decision

ECB will lower rates further

ECB President Christine Lagarde hints at potential rate cuts as inflation risks ease, while global PMI data shows mixed signals of economic momentum across major economies.

16 Dec 2024, 12:51
ECB will lower rates further

US inflation meets expectations at 2.7% in November

The US inflation rate rose to 2.7% year-on-year in November, matching market expectations. Core CPI remained steady at 3.3%, aligning with forecasts. Both headline and core readings reflected anticipated increases

11 Dec 2024, 13:56
US inflation meets expectations at 2.7% in November

China's monetary pivot fuels market optimism

Chinese equities surged after a policy pivot to a more dovish monetary stance for 2025, while global central banks brace for a pivotal week in rate decisions.

10 Dec 2024, 13:44
China's monetary pivot fuels market optimism

Dollar and Bitcoin rebound, Euro slips

Markets in flux ahead of key data this week

10 Dec 2024, 08:43
Dollar and Bitcoin rebound, Euro slips

Gold struggles ahead of NFP data release

Market participants are awaiting the US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report, which will influence the Fed's interest rate decisions and impact both the US Dollar and gold prices

6 Dec 2024, 06:55
Gold struggles ahead of NFP data release

Fed rate cut speculation gains momentum

Speculation over a December FOMC rate cut intensifies as Fed Governor Christopher Waller and New York Fed President John Williams emphasize data-dependency. Futures now price a 75% chance of a 25bps cut, but key economic reports, especially the upcoming NFP, could shift expectations.

3 Dec 2024, 12:57
Fed rate cut speculation gains momentum