Global markets calm despite fall of President Assad in Syria, gold and oil prices up slightly.

From Investing.com: 2024-12-09 00:55:35

Global markets have remained calm despite the fall of President Assad in Syria, with gold and oil prices up only 0.4%. Putin has suffered a setback, risking control of his only naval base in the Mediterranean. South Korean stocks slid as President Yoon Suk Yeol faced a criminal investigation. China’s consumer price index dropped, causing concern over Beijing’s economic revival efforts. US inflation data could impact December rate cut expectations. ECB, BoC, and SNB are expected to announce rate cuts this week. Key events to watch include Eurogroup meeting and Euro Zone Sentix Index.



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