Market Dynamics

As we move deeper into January 2025, the week of Monday, January 20, to Friday, January 24, 2025, brings a host of significant economic events and updates

US stock market closed mixed as tech losses led by Apple (-4%) and Tesla (-3%). In Hong Kong, semiconductors surged, but property stocks faced sharp losses

Gold extends gains for the third consecutive session as the dollar and yields weaken following soft US retail sales. Oil fell as Middle East tensions eased

US stocks climbed on CPI data signaling cooling inflation, fueling optimism for potential Fed rate cuts. Tesla led the rally, surging over 8%.

US Core CPI data came in lower than expected, reigniting hopes for Fed rate cuts. Gold surged, while WTI crude oil climbed over 3% reclaiming the $80 mark

Nasdaq declined for the fifth consecutive day as investors focused on the upcoming US CPI inflation data, a key report for gauging the Fed’s future rate path.

Gold rises 0.5% to $2,677/oz following weak US PPI data, sparking hopes for continued Fed rate cuts. Crude oil prices slide over 1% as profit-taking pauses gain

US stock market closes mixed as the Dow gains 360 points while the Nasdaq dips. Tech stocks fall, with Micron Technology sliding over 4%.

Gold prices slipped under pressure from soaring US Treasury yields at 4.8%, while crude oil surged 3% on robust winter demand and geopolitical tensions

The U.S. dollar climbed sharply on Monday, reaching multi-year highs against other currencies after an unexpectedly strong U.S. jobs report highlighted the resilience of the American economy