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Dollar nears 2-year high

The dollar index nears a two-year high as markets eye inflation data and central bank policies

Fed’s Collins leaves December rate cut in question

Fed’s Susan Collins signaled that a December rate cut remains uncertain, emphasizing the need for more data, while UK GDP growth slowed sharply in Q3, and US retail sales beat expectations with a 0.4% rise in October

Gold falls 4.7%, BTC surges 29% since elections

Dollar poised for its sixth consecutive weekly gain, spurred by Trump’s election and strong U.S. inflation data.

US inflation edges higher

Inflation concerns persist globally, as U.S. inflation ticks up and central bankers in Europe caution on growth and policy impacts.

S&P breaks 6,000, Bitcoin tops $81K

Bitcoin: Surges past $81,000, driven by pro-crypto Trump stance and supportive lawmakers

Trump victory ignites market surge as stocks, dollar, and yields soar

Donald Trump's victory drove US stocks, the dollar, and Treasury yields higher, as investors bet on a revival of pro-growth policies.

Trump wins: market reacts to red sweep

he U.S. Dollar strengthened significantly, rising about 1.5% as investors adjusted their positions in response to the election outcome

US job growth slows to lowest rate since 2020

The U.S. economy added just 12,000 jobs in October, well below market expectations of 113,000 and following downward revisions to previous months, as hurricanes and strike actions weighed on hiring across key sectors

U.S. growth slows, Eurozone surprises in Q3

The U.S. economy grew by 2.8% in Q3, slightly under expectations, while strong consumer spending and a resilient job market supported growth. In Europe, Germany’s inflation rose to 2%, and Eurozone GDP grew by 0.4%, with both Germany and France exceeding forecasts.

Market awaits key data today as gold rebounds.

Today's economic calendar features consumer sentiment indicators and trade balance data, with markets awaiting U.S. Consumer Confidence and JOLTS Job Openings for further insights into the economy