Political developments were a key focus this week following President Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday. Trump ordered a review of U.S. trade policies, with plans to implement 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico by February. His comments about preferring to avoid tariffs on China encouraged cautious optimism about a potential trade agreement, contributing to positive […]
This week’s economic indicators and market performance signal cautious optimism, with inflation cooling in key regions and corporate earnings boosting confidence. In the U.S. the consumer price index (CPI) increased by a seasonally adjusted 0.4% in December, bringing the 12-month inflation rate to 2.9%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. While the headline […]
Markets started the week on a high note following reports of a softer stance on tariffs from the incoming U.S. administration. However, optimism waned as President-elect Donald Trump dismissed these claims, reviving concerns over trade policy. This triggered significant market volatility, with the U.S. dollar falling briefly before recovering. U.S. economic data showed a mixed […]
Major stock indexes showed mixed performance during the holiday-shortened week, though a strong rally on Friday helped mitigate earlier losses. For 2024, the S&P 500 (-0.48% w/w) posted its second consecutive annual gain of over 20%, marking the best two-year performance in 25 years. The Nasdaq Composite (-0.51% w/w) also ended the year with over […]
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