December 2024: A Slight Uptick in UK Consumer Confidence
The GfK Consumer Confidence Index in the United Kingdom rose by one point to -17 in December 2024. This marks the second consecutive month of improvement, signaling a modest recovery in sentiment. However, the index remains firmly in negative territory,...
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ECB Cuts Interest Rates Again Amid Optimism for Inflation Outlook
The European Central Bank (ECB) has made its fourth interest rate cut of the year, reducing its key rates by 25 basis points in December 2024. This decision aligns with expectations and reflects the ECB’s confidence in a more favorable...
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Vancouver’s City Council Greenlights Exploring Bitcoin in Municipal Finance
In a bold move toward embracing cryptocurrency, Vancouver’s city council has approved a motion to explore integrating Bitcoin into its municipal financial systems. The decision, made during a council meeting on Tuesday, marks a significant step in the city’s efforts...
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Bank of Canada Cuts Interest Rates Again in December 2024
In its December meeting, the Bank of Canada (BoC) announced a 50 basis points (bps) cut to its key interest rate, marking the second consecutive reduction. This decision was in line with market expectations, bringing the total cumulative rate cuts...
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US Inflation Trends: A Close Look at November 2024
The annual inflation rate in the United States rose to 2.7% in November 2024, marking the second consecutive month of an uptick. This increase, from 2.6% in October, was in line with analysts’ expectations. The rise was partly influenced by...
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Germany’s Inflation Rate Rises in November 2024
Germany’s annual inflation rate increased to 2.2% in November 2024, up from 2% in October, in line with preliminary estimates, marking the highest level in four months. This uptick reflects broader inflationary pressures across various sectors, with services inflation holding...
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RBA Keeps Cash Rate Unchanged for Ninth Straight Meeting
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) opted to retain its cash rate at 4.35% during its final meeting of 2024, marking the ninth consecutive gathering where borrowing costs were held steady in line with market expectations. This decision reflects the...
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China’s Trade Surplus Soars in November 2024
China’s trade surplus surged significantly to USD 97.44 billion in November 2024, up from USD 69.45 billion in the same month a year earlier. This substantial increase exceeded expectations, surpassing forecasts of USD 95 billion and marking the largest trade...
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Australia’s Business Confidence Drops Sharply in November 2024
Australia’s National Australia Bank (NAB) business confidence index experienced a notable plunge to -3 in November 2024, down from a near two-year high of 5 in the previous month. This decline marks a significant shift in the country’s economic sentiment,...
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Donald Trump: Aftermath of 2024 Presidential Victory
On September 20, 2024, Donald Trump unexpected victory in the U.S. presidential election triggered a wave of changes across global financial markets. From surging cryptocurrency values to a revitalized U.S. economy, his win seems to have profound implications on both...
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