From Financial Modeling Prep: 2024-12-18 04:56:04

Investors are focused on central bank meetings, with the Federal Reserve’s policy guidance being closely watched. Global stock markets showed mixed performance, while the dollar strengthened against major currencies, indicating cautious market sentiment.

The U.S. dollar reached a one-year high against the Australian dollar and a two-year peak against the New Zealand dollar, reflecting expectations of a measured approach to rate cuts by the Federal Reserve in 2025.

U.S. benchmark 10-year Treasury yields hit a one-month high of 4.4% before stabilizing at 4.39%, impacting bond market trends.

Investors are eagerly anticipating the Federal Reserve’s policy statement and dot plot update, which will likely influence market sentiment going into 2025.

Key risks to monitor include the impact of rising U.S. Treasury yields on equities and other risk assets, as well as market reactions to the Federal Reserve’s guidance on rate cuts, inflation, and economic growth.



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