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Conflicting Australian Jobs Data Clouds RBA Rate Cut Outlook

Australia's unemployment rate unexpectedly rose to 4% in December, despite 56,300 new jobs, creating uncertainty about the Reserve Bank of Australia's planned interest rate cut; high inflation and housing shortages impacted household spending.

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Bank of England Poised for February Rate Cut Amid Weak Growth and Inflation

Following weaker inflation (2.5 percent in December) and slow economic growth (0.1 percent in November), the Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates in February 2025, a move supported by economists who point to the need to stimulate the economy.

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UK Economy Stagnant, But Inflation Eases, Raising Questions About Bank Policy

The UK's GDP showed no growth over three months to November, while inflation is easing, contrasting with some MPs' comparisons to past crises; the Bank of England's quantitative tightening program may exacerbate the situation, prompting calls for greater flexibility.

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China to Adjust Monetary Policy in 2025 to Boost Economic Growth

China's central bank plans to adjust monetary policy intensity and pace in 2025 to meet economic targets, including potential interest rate cuts and optimized stock market support tools, while managing bond market speculation; December 2024 saw a 7.3 percent year-on-year increase in broad money supp...

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Oil Prices Rise on Sanctions, Stockpile Draw

U.S. sanctions on Russian oil, coupled with a decrease in U.S. crude oil stocks, drove up global oil prices on Wednesday; Brent crude reached $80.57 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate hit $78.29, amidst uncertainty about the sanctions' full impact.

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December Inflation Rise Could Restrict Fed Rate Cuts

U.S. inflation likely increased to 2.8% in December 2024, fueled by higher gas, egg, and used car prices; this rise, exceeding the Fed's 2% target, could limit interest rate cuts despite a robust job market and concerns about the impact of President-elect Trump's proposed policies.

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UK Economy Shows Slight Growth in November Amidst Stagnation Concerns

The UK economy grew by 0.1% in November, following a 0.1% drop in October, but this slower-than-expected growth raises concerns about stagnation despite a rise in services and construction, offset by falls in manufacturing and other sectors.

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Fed Slows Rate Cuts Amid Inflation, Strong Labor Market

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates three times near the end of 2024, reducing the federal funds rate by one percentage point. In 2025, further rate cuts are expected, though at a slower pace than previously anticipated due to ongoing inflation and a strong labor market; experts predict credit ca...

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Dollar Rally Pauses Ahead of U.S. Inflation Report

The U.S. dollar's rally paused on Wednesday ahead of a closely watched U.S. inflation report, with the euro and British pound also fluctuating due to economic concerns; the dollar was last at 109.23 against a basket of currencies, down from Monday's peak of 110.17.

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Muted Futures Await Key Economic Data and Bank Earnings

Wednesday's muted U.S. futures market awaits key bank earnings and the December CPI report, expected to rise 2.9%, potentially influencing the Federal Reserve's rate-cutting trajectory; the S&P 500 Banks Index is up 3% in January.

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BOJ to Debate Interest Rate Hike Next Week

The Bank of Japan will likely raise interest rates next week, contingent on the absence of significant market shocks from incoming US President Trump's policies, according to Governor Kazuo Ueda's statement on Wednesday. The yen gained 0.5 percent against the dollar following the announcement, and t...

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December CPI Inflation Accelerates to 2.9%, Fed Rate Cut Still Unlikely in January or March

The December 2024 CPI report showed year-on-year total CPI inflation accelerating to 2.9%, the highest since July 2024, while core CPI decelerated slightly to 3.2%; despite this, financial markets predict no Fed interest rate changes in January or March, but a rate cut in May or June 2025 is possibl...

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