Inflation report could rattle markets after bond yields climb

U.S. inflation data in the coming week could test the nerves of stock investors and further inflame worries about rising Treasury yields and uncertainty over Donald Trump’s policy plans. After back-to-back standout years, the stock market has wobbled out of the gate in 2025, with the benchmark S&P 500 down about 1% so far this year.

IMF will forecast steady global growth and continuing disinflation when it releases an updated World Economic Outlook, IMF Managing director said. With inflation moving closer to the Fed’s target, and data showing a stable labor market, the Fed could afford to wait for more data before undertaking further interest rate cuts.

Oil prices rally 3% as US hits Russian oil with tougher sanction

Oil prices rallied nearly 3% to their highest in three months as traders braced for supply disruptions from the broadest U.S. sanctions package targeting Russian oil and gas revenue. Joe Biden’s administration imposed fresh sanctions targeting Russian oil producers, tankers, intermediaries, traders and ports.

The Oil-Dollar pair skyrocketed 2.9% in the last session. The MACD is giving a positive signal.
Support: 70.298 | Resistance: 80.978

Treasury yields rise, stock falls, pressured by strong US jobs data

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Global stocks fell while U.S. Treasury yields rose after a stronger-than-expected jobs data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will likely keep interest rates elevated for longer than traders were betting on.

Hacks and scams stole $3B from crypto activities in 2024

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Blockchain security firm PeckShield reported that hackers and scammers stole more than $3 billion in crypto-related activities in 2024, a significant increase over that of the previous year. It represents a 15% or $400 million increase over 2023.

Pound plumbs 14-month low, rattled by gilt market rout

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The pound hit its lowest since late 2023, under pressure from a selloff in global bonds that has driven the UK government’s borrowing costs to their highest in over 16 years, which has reignited concern about Britain’s finances.

The Pound fell 0.4% against the Dollar in the last trading session. According to the Williams indicator, we are in an oversold market.
Support: 1.2117 | Resistance: 1.2494