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German Household Assets Soar Amidst Growing Wealth Inequality

In Q3 2023, German household liquid assets surged by €200 billion to €9.004 trillion, fueled by increased savings (€73 billion) and asset appreciation (€124 billion), but this masks severe wealth inequality, with the top 10% owning over 70% of net assets.

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China's Cross-Border Trade Soars to Record High in 2024

In 2024, China's cross-border non-banking receipts and payments hit a record high of \$14.3 trillion, a 14.6 percent increase year-on-year, driven by proactive monetary policies that included reserve requirement ratio cuts and interest rate reductions, resulting in stable financial markets and a str...

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China's Economic Slowdown Drives Record Low Government Bond Yields

Due to weak loan demand from consumers and businesses amid a slowing Chinese economy, Chinese banks are investing heavily in government bonds, driving yields to record lows; this reflects the lack of attractive alternatives and persistent deflationary pressures, while the central bank recently halte...

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Euro Nears Parity Amidst US Tariffs and Monetary Divergence

The Euro is nearing parity with the dollar due to stronger-than-expected US job growth, anticipated Federal Reserve tightening, and the potential impact of new US tariffs on European exports, along with divergent monetary policies and geopolitical uncertainty.

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Fed Revises Inflation Target Timeline Due to Higher-Than-Expected Readings

The Federal Reserve's December meeting minutes indicate that returning inflation to its 2% target will take longer than anticipated due to higher-than-expected recent inflation readings and potential policy changes, leading to a slower pace of interest rate cuts.

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Sweden's Inflation Slowdown Fuels Rate Cut Expectations

Sweden's inflation cooled in December, with CPIF at 1.5% and CPI at 0.8%, fueling expectations of another interest rate cut by the Riksbank on January 28th, following five cuts in 2024, despite concerns about lagged effects of monetary policy.

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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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Wholesale Inflation Up 0.2% in December, Driven by Energy Prices

U.S. wholesale inflation rose 0.2% in December due to higher energy prices, particularly a 9.7% increase in gasoline, while food prices fell 0.1%; the year-over-year increase reached 3.3%, exceeding forecasts and boosting U.S. markets.

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PBOC Halts Bond Purchases to Counter Yuan Weakness

China's central bank halted government bond purchases on Friday to counter a weakening yuan and record-low bond yields, driven by a widening yield gap with U.S. bonds and expectations of future stimulus. The move aims to stabilize the currency and increase yields.

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Volcker's 1979 Monetary Shock: Recession, Stability, and Political Upheaval

In 1979, to combat soaring inflation and a falling dollar, President Carter replaced Federal Reserve Chairman G. William Miller with Paul Volcker, who implemented drastic monetary policies resulting in a deep recession but ultimately restoring economic stability and influencing future economic polic...

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Eurozone Inflation Rises to 2.4% in December 2024

Eurozone inflation reached 2.4 percent year-on-year in December 2024, up from 2.2 percent in November, with services inflation at 4 percent. Germany's inflation was 2.6 percent.

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Germany's Inflation Remains Elevated Amidst Rising Costs and Weak Economy

Germany's inflation is expected to remain high in January due to increased CO2 taxes, higher Deutschlandticket prices, and rising service costs, with economists predicting a 2.5 percent rate and warning against rapid interest rate cuts.

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