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Market Reaction to Geopolitical Tensions: Dollar Softens, Treasuries Marginally Lower 1

Market Reaction to Geopolitical Tensions: Dollar Softens, Treasuries Marginally Lower

In response to the recent escalation of geopolitical tensions, the dollar experienced a dip, indicating that global traders remained relatively unfazed by the developments. On Friday, Treasuries saw a slight decline after the 10-year yield had fallen six basis points the day before. Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President, Loretta Mester, expressed resistance to the […]

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US Consumer Prices Likely to Show Soft Inflation in December Report 3

US Consumer Prices Likely to Show Soft Inflation in December Report

In the upcoming monthly report on US consumer prices, expected today, analysts anticipate another soft inflation reading, attributed in part to ongoing declines in the goods sector. The core consumer price index (CPI), excluding food and energy, is projected to have risen by a modest 0.2% in December. This aligns with the objectives of Federal

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Market Sentiment Cautious as Eyes Turn to US Inflation Data 5

Market Sentiment Cautious as Eyes Turn to US Inflation Data

Investor caution prevailed, and broader market sentiment remained subdued as anticipation built for crucial US inflation data, marking a shift from earlier expectations of an imminent Fed rate cut after the start of the new year. In Asia trading, Treasury 10-year yields and the dollar held steady, while the yen faced continued weakness against the

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Dollar Surge, Chinese Equities Reversal: A Closer Look at Inflation Concerns 7

Dollar Surge, Chinese Equities Reversal: A Closer Look at Inflation Concerns

The US Dollar witnessed a rally while Chinese shares reversed their trajectory as the initial optimism surrounding potential monetary easing faded. Lingering concerns regarding China’s growth prospects and policy uncertainties have left investors cautious, potentially contributing to a strengthening dollar. Investor attention remains fixated on pivotal inflation data expected from both the US and China later

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