Economic news

US CPI data on December 11 will influence the Fed's December rate cut decision. Analysts predict a 2.7% CPI rise, with sticky inflation in services complicating the path to the 2% target. Market focus remains on core inflation and its impact on 2025 rate expectations.

Global stocks remain at all-time highs despite several political events as investors focus on the US CPI data.

The RBA is set to meet for the final time in 2024, with the central bank handing down its decision at 2:30PM on Tuesday the 10th of December.

November Non-Farm Payrolls may confirm a Fed rate cut, boosting equities, weakening the USD, and supporting gold. Key insights on jobs, wage growth, and USD/JPY impact.

European stock shake off political concerns as weaker economic data enable more rate cuts from the ECB.

Australia’s September quarter GDP data is released on Wednesday, 4th of December and is forecast to reveal ongoing weak demand.

November becomes the best month of 2024 for US stocks as the post-election rally carries through.

Natural gas futures drop on Wednesday as wilder weather is expected in the Northern hemisphere

The Japanese yen pushed higher as markets are starting to think the BOJ could hike rates again in December.

Us stocks retreat after Monday’s rally as Donald Trump threatens with higher tariffs