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Nikkei climbs on Yen weakness; Oil poised for weekly gain

The Nikkei 225 advanced as a weak yen lifted exporters, while Tokyo inflation hinted at possible rate hikes. Oil steadied on China's stimulus bets and inventory declines, despite broader stagnation in crude prices.

Year-end Forex markets slow

Forex markets wind down amid holiday calm, with central bank minutes from the BoJ, BoC, and RBA, alongside key data releases, shaping the week’s economic narrative.

Fed's hawkish cut vs. BoE's dovish stand

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

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.

Dollar and Bitcoin rebound, Euro slips

Markets in flux ahead of key data this week

Gold and safe-haven assets surge

European stocks fell and the euro weakened amid escalating Ukraine-Russia tensions, while gold surged as investors sought safe-haven assets

Gold eases after record high; silver holds steady

The U.S. dollar’s slight rise softened gold prices, but Fed easing could limit the impact

Market rotation to Cyclical stocks amid volatility

Investors pulled out of growth stocks overnight, continuing with a rotation into cyclical stocks such as financials ahead of PCE data this Friday.

Gold hits all-time high

Spot gold prices hit a record $2,499 per ounce on Friday, driven by disappointing U.S. housing data that sparked renewed concerns over economic stability

June PCE data shows modest inflation

Core PCE prices and real consumer spending both increased by 0.2%