2025 Market Outlook: Key January Events to Watch 
European Stocks Rally on Chinese Growth and Mining Merger Speculation 
Oil Prices Dip Slightly Amid Focus on Russian Sanctions and U.S. Inflation Data 
Gold Prices Slide as Rate Cut Prospects Diminish; Copper Gains on China Stimulus Hopes 
China’s Growth Faces Structural Challenges Amid Doubts Over Data 
Indonesia Surprises Markets with Interest Rate Cut Amid Currency Pressure 
Global Markets React to Strong U.S. Jobs Data and Rising Yields 
Urban studies: Doing research when every city is different 
S&P 500 Relies on Tech for Growth in Q4 2024, Says Barclays 
Wall Street Analysts Weigh in on Latest NFP Data 
Moody's Upgrades Argentina's Credit Rating Amid Economic Reforms 
Moldova Criticizes Russia Amid Transdniestria Energy Crisis 
Stock Futures Dip as Investors Await Key Payrolls Data 
U.S. Banks Report Strong Q4 Profits Amid Investment Banking Surge 
Energy Sector Outlook 2025: AI's Role and Market Dynamics 
Goldman Predicts 50% Odds of 10% U.S. Tariff on Copper by Q1 Close 
U.S. Stocks vs. Bonds: Are Diverging Valuations Signaling a Shift? 
US dollar Index-
The US dollar index showed a minor pullback after hawkish comments from the Fed. It hit a low of 104.80 and is currently trading around 105.09.
The Fed Chairman reiterated that it is not an appropriate time to cut rates until greater confidence that inflation is moving towards the 2% target.
Markets eye US CPI data for further direction.
According to the CME Fed watch tool, the probability of a 25 bpbs rate cut in Sep increased to 70% from 68.40% a week ago.
Major resistance- 106.20/107
Major support- 105.20/104.45
EURUSD-
EURUSD showed a minor sell-off on weak Eurozone data. It hit a low of 1.08054 and is currently trading around 1.08189.
Eurozone Sentix investor confidence tumbled to -7.3 in Jul compared to a forecast of 0.0.
Major resistance-1.0865,1.0900
Major support- 1.0760,1.0700
Yen-
The pair traded higher as the US dollar gained strength after Powell's testimony. Any close below 160 confirms further bearishness.
Major Resistance- 162,163
Major support- 159.80,15
Canadian Dollar
The Canadian dollar shows a minor weakness in easing oil prices. Any break below 1.3600 confirms further bearishness.
Resistance- 1.3660, 1.3725
Major support- 1.3600,1.3535
