Financial News

Existing Home Sales increased by 2.2% month-over-month in December, beating analyst expectations.

Manufacturing rebounds with PMI at 50.1, while services slow sharply to 52.8. Inflation rises, keeping Fed policy in focus for traders.

US jobless claims rise to 223,000 as continuing claims hit 3-year high at 1.9M. Labor market shows signs of cooling amid rising unemployment across key industrial states.

US-China tariff twists spark market uncertainty as Trump targets new trade policies.

Netflix surges 10% in after-hours trade, adding $40B to market cap. Record 41M new subscribers and strong 2025 revenue guidance fuel investor optimism.

Trump shifts stance on China tariffs, easing trade war fears and boosting market optimism.

Housing starts surged 15.8% in December, beating forecasts, while permits rose modestly. Builders signal optimism as completions slow.

December retail sales miss forecasts, boosting market bets on a softer BoE monetary stance.

China’s Q4 GDP grew 5.4%, beating forecasts, as stimulus measures boost growth ahead of US tariff risks.

Natural gas prices moved away from session highs as traders took some profits off the table after the release of the EIA report.

U.S. retail sales rose 0.4% in December, hitting $729.2B, while initial jobless claims climbed to 217K, reflecting mixed signals for the economy.

UK GDP Misses Forecasts: BoE rate cut speculation rises as three-monthly growth stalls amid weak services and production data.

China’s Q4 growth forecast rises to 5%, but tariffs and weak domestic demand loom large.

Gasoline inventories increased by 5.9 million barrels, exceeding analyst expectations.

December CPI rises 0.4%, annual inflation hits 2.9%. Core inflation eases to 3.2%, while energy surges 2.6%, fueling market debates on Fed’s next steps.

UK inflation softens to 2.5% in December, but elevated levels fuel BoE rate cut uncertainty.

China’s trade hit CNY 4 trillion in December 2024, driven by a weaker CNY and tariff fears. Can Beijing shift to consumption?

China’s trade surplus widens as exports jump 10.7% in December, sparking tariff concerns and market volatility.

Year-ahead inflation expectations increased from 2.8% in December to 3.3% in January.

U.S. payrolls grew by 256K in December, beating forecasts, as unemployment held at 4.1%. Health care and retail saw notable job gains.