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Thursday 9 January 2025 will be US National Day of Mourning for President Carter

Adam had the news earlier: Former US President Jimmy Carter dies US President Biden has announced that Thursday 9 January 2025 will be the US National Day of Mourning for Carter: non-essential Federal workers are given the day off and stock and bond markets are closed Link to the full proclamation is above. This article […]

China’s efforts to prop up its flagging stock market has made yuan a casualty

High risk warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage creates additional risk and loss exposure. Before you decide to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, experience level, and risk tolerance. You could lose some or all your initial investment; do not […]

Holzmann says European Central Bank could consider waiting longer before its next rate cut

High risk warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage creates additional risk and loss exposure. Before you decide to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, experience level, and risk tolerance. You could lose some or all your initial investment; do not […]

Economic calendar in Asia Monday December 30 – Japan PMI

Jibun Bank Final PMI from Japan for December is due today. Flash Manufacturing December: 49.4 (in contraction for 6 straight months.) November Final 49.2 Background to this is that Japan’s manufacturing sector experienced a consistent contraction over the previous three months, as indicated by the Jibun Bank / S&P Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI): […]

SPX index price prediction (my bullish and bearish orientation)

SPX outlook: critical levels to watch for traders and investors The SPX price index is navigating a crucial technical landscape, with several key levels and indicators shaping its trajectory. A closer look reveals resistance at 6,200, support near the anchored VWAP, and the unclosed Trump Gap at 5,780, offering actionable insights for traders and in […]

China November Industrial profit Year to Date (YTD) -4.7% y/y (prior -4.3%)

Industrial profit Year to Date (YTD) -4.7% y/y For November alone a -7.3% y/y slump *** China’s industrial sector has experienced fluctuating profitability throughout 2024, influenced by various economic challenges and policy interventions, including but not limited to: insufficient effective demand declining industrial product prices (PPI deflation) October month alone 2024: Industrial profits fell by […]