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The outlook for Europe in the coming year appears bleak, with its financial markets already suffering from concerns over U.S. tariffs and political instability in France and Germany. However, some investors are seeing this as a moment of peak pessimism and are searching for opportunities amidst the gloom. According to…

Oil futures pulled back from their highest levels in weeks as traders took profits ahead of the Federal Reserve’s meeting later this week, awaiting clues on potential rate cuts. However, losses were limited by concerns over supply disruptions, particularly if the U.S. imposes additional sanctions on major suppliers like Russia…

Gold prices held steady in Asian trade on Monday, stabilizing after recent losses as investors favored the dollar ahead of the Federal Reserve’s final policy meeting of the year. In the industrial metals space, copper prices faced downward pressure from a strong dollar, with mixed economic data from China offering…

Bitcoin skyrocketed to a record high above $106,000 on Monday after President-elect Donald Trump hinted at plans to establish a U.S. Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, akin to the nation’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve, sparking excitement among cryptocurrency enthusiasts. The world’s largest and most well-known cryptocurrency reached a peak of $106,533 before settling…

UBS analysts highlighted that the global shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy is well underway, with new energy systems expected to emerge in the coming years driven by increased capital investment. Currently, fossil fuels dominate the global energy landscape, accounting for over 80% of electricity generation. However, this trend…

China’s economy is projected to grow by approximately 5% this year, according to Han Wenxiu, deputy director of the central financial and economic affairs commission, who spoke at an economic conference on Saturday. As the world’s second-largest economy, China is expected to contribute nearly 30% to global growth, Han noted.…

China’s central bank vowed on Friday to firmly prevent excessive fluctuations in the yuan exchange rate and maintain its overall stability, according to state media reports. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) also announced plans to enhance treasury bond buying and selling operations while ensuring a favorable liquidity environment to…

Euro zone markets experienced fluctuations on Thursday after the European Central Bank (ECB) shifted away from its long-standing hawkish stance, but analysts remained divided on the signals regarding the pace of future rate cuts. Initially, it seemed favorable for markets anticipating swift rate cuts from the ECB next year, considering…

Bitcoin experienced a slight dip on Friday as its recent rally past key levels lost momentum, with traders remaining cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision next week. The world’s largest cryptocurrency surged on Thursday after President-elect Donald Trump reiterated his commitment to making the U.S. a global leader…

Most Asian currencies were subdued on Friday as the dollar strengthened ahead of next week’s Federal Reserve rate decision, while disappointing stimulus signals from a key meeting in China weighed on the yuan. Investors adopted a cautious stance, refraining from making significant moves ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s meeting…