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US Stock Futures Edge Higher Amid Low Holiday Volumes; Key Inflation Data in Focus | Daily Market Analysis

Key events: USA - FOMC Member Bowman Speaks USA - FOMC Member Mester Speaks USA - FOMC Member Kashkari Speaks USA - CB Consumer Confidence (May) USA - FOMC Member Daly Speaks US stock index futures saw a slight rise in evening trading on Monday, with the market's attention focused on upcoming key inflation data that could provide more insights on interest rates.

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S&P 500 Hits Record High Amid Fed Speech Anticipation; Gold Struggles Below $2,200 as Investors Await Policy Clues | Daily Market Analysis

Key events: UK - GDP (QoQ) (Q4) UK - GDP (YoY) (Q4) USA - GDP (QoQ) (Q4) USA - Initial Jobless Claims USA - Chicago PMI (Mar) Wednesday saw the S&P 500 achieving a new record closing high, supported by a decline in Treasury yields in anticipation of a speech by Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller later in the day, which investors hoped would provide insights on inflation trends.

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Why Housing Data Matters?

Understanding the intricate relationship between housing metrics and a nation's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is essential for comprehending economic dynamics. The GDP formula, encompassing consumer spending (C), investments (I), gross investments (G), exports (X), and imports (M), underscores the integral role of housing data in shaping consumer behavior and economic investments.

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European Caution Amidst Weak Economic Data, US Hits Record Highs; All Eyes on Earnings and Central Banks | Daily Market Analysis

Key events: Eurozone - German GDP (QoQ) (Q4) USA - CB Consumer Confidence (Jan) USA - JOLTs Job Openings (Dec) China - Manufacturing PMI (Jan) The beginning of the week witnessed a cautious tone in European markets, as both the CAC 40 and DAX hovered around last week's record closing highs. Today's economic data is anticipated to reinforce signs of weak economic activity in Europe.

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US Stocks Drop Amidst Rally Halt, Alphabet Gains, and Currency Shifts Reflect Global Economic Trends | Daily Market Analysis

Key events:  USA - GDP (QoQ) (Q3) USA - Initial Jobless Claims USA - Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index (Dec) On Wednesday, US stocks experienced a decline as an abrupt mid-afternoon downturn put an end to Wall Street's impressive rally. This rally had been fueled by decreasing interest rates and a more dovish stance from the Federal Reserve. All three major US stock indices ultimately closed 1.3% to 1.5% lower than the previous day's closing.

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​​​​​​​Dow Hits New High, European Markets Soar, and Central Banks' Dilemma | Daily Market Analysis

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Dow's Monday Decline, OPEC+ Caution, and Economic Cues Set the Tone for a Dynamic Trading Week | Daily Market Analysis

Key events: Australia - Retail Sales (MoM) (Oct) USA - CB Consumer Confidence (Nov) USA - Fed Waller Speaks USA - FOMC Member Bowman Speaks Eurozone - ECB President Lagarde Speaks UK - MPC Member Haskel Speaks On Monday, the Dow experienced a decline in a subdued market, with investors hesitating to make significant stock investments pending upcoming catalysts, notably key economic data scheduled for later in the week.

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US Stocks Navigate Holiday Trading, Eyes on Economic Indicators, and Global Economic Landscape  |  Daily Market Analysis

Key events:  USA - Building Permits USA - New Home Sales (Oct) Eurozone - ECB President Lagarde Speaks In Friday's holiday-shortened trading session, US stocks experienced marginal changes with low volume and investor caution, particularly focused on the beginning of the seasonal shopping season for indications of consumer resilience.

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US Equities Dip as Powell Signals Continued Inflation Battle, GBP Faces Pressure, and Gold Struggles | Daily Market Analysis

Key events: UK - GDP (MoM) (Sep) UK - GDP (YoY) (Q3) UK - GDP (QoQ) (Q3) USA - Michigan Consumer Expectations (Nov) USA - Michigan Consumer Sentiment (Nov) USA - FOMC Member Bostic Speaks USA - Fed Logan Speaks On Thursday, US equities took a dip as Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell conveyed that current monetary policy was still not restrictive enough to effectively combat inflation, dashing investors' hopes of concluding the Fed's rate-hiking cycle.

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Tech Sector Woes and Fed Rate Expectations Amid Treasury Yield Surge Shake Markets  |  Daily Market Analysis

Key events:  Eurozone - Deposit Facility Rate (Oct) Eurozone - ECB Interest Rate Decision (Oct) USA - Core Durable Goods Orders (MoM) (Sep) USA - GDP (QoQ) (Q3)     USA - Initial Jobless Claims Eurozone - ECB Press Conference USA - Pending Home Sales (MoM) (Sep) On Wednesday, US stock indices experienced a decline, primarily due to the increasing Treasury yields and the drag on the tech sector caused by Alphabet's disappointing quarterly results in its cloud business.

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