Financial News

Bank of Japan keeps rates steady at 0.25%, USD/JPY volatility looms as traders eye Governor Ueda’s forward guidance.

The federal funds rate projection for 2025 was changed from 3.4% to 3.9%.

November building permits rose 6.1%, with single-family starts up 6.4%, signaling steady demand. Multifamily starts fell sharply, reflecting developer caution.

UK inflation rises to 2.6%, pushing the BoE to reassess its rate-cut timeline amid surging wages and uncertain labor market trends.

According to the report, 31% of builders cut home prices in December.

October’s UK labor data: Rising wages, steady unemployment challenge BoE’s rate stance as inflation moves above the BoE’s 2% target.

Composite PMI exceeded analyst expectations as the services sector expanded at the fastest pace since the reopening of the economy from Covid lockdowns.

China’s economic data signals mixed recovery as retail sales dip sharply, highlighting the urgent need for consumption-focused stimulus measures.

U.S. import prices rose 0.1% in November, fueled by energy costs, raising inflation concerns and impacting Fed policy, bond yields, and markets.

Natural gas prices are moving higher as traders react to the larger-than-expected draw.

Inflation climbs with PPI up 0.4%, while initial claims hit a 2-year high. How these key metrics shape markets and Fed decisions—read more here.

Lithuania is set to outperform Estonia and Latvia fiscally and economically in the short to medium term, driven by structural, cyclical and policy-related factors.

Gasoline inventories increased by 5.1 million barrels, exceeding analyst expectations.

Inflation rose to 2.7% in November, driven by shelter and food costs. Will the Fed cut rates next week as expected? Read the full CPI report analysis.

In terms of low-risk, growth-focused investment opportunities, there have been no better options for investors than Wall Street’s imperious ‘magnificent seven’ stocks.

The RBA keeps rates steady but signals growing confidence in inflation easing, raising market bets on early 2025 rate cuts.

Exports slow, imports dive: China’s November trade data signals urgent need for economic reforms.

GameStop, Oracle, Adobe, and Costco report earnings this week. Key insights could move Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq as traders assess retail and tech strength.

Year-ahead inflation expectations jumped from 2.6% in November to 2.9% in December.

U.S. job creation surged in November with 227,000 new jobs, beating expectations. However, the unemployment rate rose to 4.2%, reflecting mixed labor market trends.