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German Household Wealth Reaches Record High of €9.3 Trillion

German household wealth hit a record €9.3 trillion in 2024, a 6% rise from 2023, due to high savings (11.5% in 2024) and booming stock markets; further growth is predicted for 2025.

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UK Economy Stagnates Amid Rising Costs and Global Uncertainty

The UK economy is stagnating, impacting businesses and consumer confidence due to rising employer costs, subdued consumer spending, and global uncertainties, including potential US tariffs.

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China to Prioritize Monetary Easing to Boost Domestic Demand in 2025

China's central bank will prioritize monetary easing to boost domestic demand in 2025, potentially cutting interest rates by 0.5 percentage points and reserve requirement ratios by 0.5 to 1 percentage point, despite expecting moderate yuan depreciation against the US dollar in the first half of the ...

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Euribor Drop Brings Significant Savings to Spanish Homeowners

The average Euribor in December 2024 fell to 2.435%, resulting in significant savings for Spanish homeowners with variable-rate mortgages and a surge in home sales; this is due to decreased inflation, economic uncertainty in Europe, and the European Central Bank's interest rate cuts.

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S&P 500 Poised for Continued Growth Despite Economic and Political Uncertainties

The S&P 500 index is projected to rise about 24% in 2024, marking consecutive years of over 20% growth for the first time since 1998, driven by cooling inflation, Fed rate cuts, and robust investor confidence, yet the incoming Trump administration's policies present both opportunities and risks that...

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Increased Housing Supply in November 2024, but Many Listings Remain Unsold

Despite a 12.1% increase in active home listings in November 2024 compared to November 2023—the highest since 2020—over half (54.5%) remained unsold for at least 60 days, indicating pricing or condition issues despite increased supply and higher pending sales.

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UK Housing Market Shifts to Cautious Optimism in 2025

The UK housing market shows cautious optimism in 2025, driven by lower mortgage rates and increased buyer activity, despite upcoming stamp duty changes and potential interest rate hikes; Hamptons forecasts a 3% house price rise nationwide, with London predicted to lead at 4% in Q4 2025.

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US Stocks Poised for Historic Two-Year Gain

US stocks are on track for a rare feat, with the S&P 500 projected to gain over 20% in 2024 after a 24% rise in 2023, driven by cooling inflation, strong consumer spending, and the performance of tech giants like the 'Magnificent Seven'.

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China Prioritizes Domestic Demand Boost, Despite Yuan Depreciation Risks

Facing headwinds from potential US tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and interest rate differentials, China plans to prioritize monetary easing to boost domestic demand in 2025, aiming for long-term yuan stability despite potential short-term depreciation.

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Year-End Market Summary: S&P 500 Gains Despite Late December Dip

On December 31st, 2024, Wall Street aimed to reverse a three-session decline, with the S&P 500 up 2.5% for Q4 despite a 2% December drop; the bond market closed early, and the year saw back-to-back 20%+ growth in the S&P 500, impacting Treasury yields and highlighting the AI revolution and a US Trea...

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European Markets Steady, US Markets Fall Before New Year's

European stock markets remained largely stable on a shortened pre-holiday trading day, while US markets closed lower, with the Dow Jones falling 1%, S&P 500 1.1%, and Nasdaq 1.2%. Natural gas prices surged over 18% due to cold weather forecasts and uncertainty about Russian supply, impacting oil pri...

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Sanders to Introduce Bill Capping Credit Card Interest Rates at 10%

Senator Bernie Sanders will introduce legislation to cap credit card interest rates at 10%, echoing a campaign promise by President-elect Trump, amidst $1.17 trillion in US credit card debt and average interest rates at 24.43% in December 2024.

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