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Key events: UK - GDP (MoM) (Dec) UK - GDP (YoY) (Q4) USA - Core Retail Sales (MoM) (Jan) USA - Initial Jobless Claims USA - Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index (Feb) USA - Retail Sales (MoM) (Jan) The Dow concluded Wednesday on a positive note, witnessing a rebound as investors seized the opportunity to buy stocks following a previous day's sell-off prompted by a stronger-than-expected US inflation report.

Key events: UK - Claimant Count Change (Jan) UK - Employment Change 3M/3M (MoM) (Dec) UK - Unemployment Rate (Dec) USA - Core CPI (MoM) (Jan) USA - CPI (MoM) (Jan) USA - CPI (YoY) (Jan) On Monday, the Nasdaq experienced a decline in the afternoon, briefly surpassing its previous record closing high from November 2021. Simultaneously, the Dow recorded a modest rise in anticipation of two crucial US inflation reports scheduled for the week, poised to influence Federal Reserve policy.

Key events: Eurozone - German CPI (MoM) (Jan) Canada - Employment Change (Jan) Canada - Unemployment Rate (Jan) The S&P 500 achieved a record high for the second consecutive Thursday, briefly touching an unprecedented 5,000 level just before closing. The surge in Disney and ARM contributed to this milestone, keeping the bullish trend intact.

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Key events: Eurozone - ECB's De Guindos Speaks Australia - Retail Sales (MoM) (Dec) The S&P 500 concluded a five-session streak of record highs on Friday, marked by Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) slumping following a grim revenue forecast, and US economic data indicating moderated inflation. Despite both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closing lower, all three major indexes logged their third straight weekly gain and their 12th weekly advance out of 13.

Interest rates hold the distinction of being the lynchpin of the financial market. Often, the trajectory of these rates plays a pivotal role in shaping the market's performance. Take, for instance, the developments during the Covid-19 pandemic. As the Federal Reserve (Fed) initiated significant rate cuts and quantitative easing measures, the stock and cryptocurrency markets witnessed a remarkable surge. The combination of lowered interest rates and unconventional monetary policies spurred an unprecedented rally.

Key events: Eurozone - ECB President Lagarde Speaks USA - Existing Home Sales (Dec) USA - Michigan Consumer Sentiment USA - FOMC Member Daly Speaks On Thursday, the Dow managed to close higher despite a momentary stumble during the day, thanks to a resurgence in big tech, particularly fueled by a rally in Apple and chip stocks.

Key events:  Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand - Boxing Day US stocks experienced a mixed close on Friday as investors approached the Christmas holiday weekend. The market showed fluctuations after absorbing inflation data that was milder than anticipated, solidifying expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts in the upcoming year.

Key events: UK - GDP (YoY) (Q3) UK - GDP (QoQ) (Q3) USA - Building Permits USA - Core Durable Goods Orders (MoM) (Nov) USA - Core PCE Price Index (MoM) (Nov) USA - Core PCE Price Index (YoY) (Nov) USA - New Home Sales (Nov) On Thursday, the Dow experienced an upward surge as investors seized the opportunity to buy stocks following the previous day's sell-off. The market was buoyed by a notable uptick in tech stocks, led by Micron's robust quarterly results.