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Towering dollar after solid jobs data leaves peers struggling

The dollar strengthens following a strong U.S. jobs report, impacting other currencies, while traders focus on inflation data and potential Fed rate cuts.

• CL
• EUR/USD
• FLG
• GBP/USD
• GC
• LCO
• MIAP00000PUS
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Shares slip in Asia, dollar firm as inflation, earnings loom

Asian shares declined as strong payrolls raised bond yields, testing equity valuations. Oil prices rose due to reduced Russian shipments amid U.S. sanctions.

• EUR/USD
• FCHI

Goldman Sachs cuts French 2025 growth forecast to 0.6%

Goldman Sachs revised the French economic growth forecast for 2025 to 0.6%, citing stagnation risks and potential political challenges affecting consumption and budget deficits.

• EUR/USD
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Surprising Dec US payrolls jump supports longer Fed pause

• EUR/USD

Euro zone economy ended 2024 on downbeat note amid trade fears

The euro zone's economic indicators show ongoing weakness, with falling industrial orders and retail sales, suggesting a delayed recovery amidst high inflation and global competition.

• EUR/USD
• STOXX

Eurozone survey indicates stagnant economy and persistent inflation pressures

The Economic Confidence survey indicates stagnant euro-zone GDP in Q4 with rising inflation and a loosening labor market, raising concerns for ECB policymakers.

• EUR/USD

Euro zone households likely to keep saving to rebuild wealth, ECB says

The ECB highlights that Euro zone households are saving more to rebuild wealth lost to inflation, which may continue to suppress consumption and economic growth in the near term.

• EUR/USD

French 2025 budget targets 50 billion euros in savings, finance minister says

France's government plans to implement 50 billion euros in savings for the 2025 budget, focusing on growth while seeking parliamentary support amid political division.

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• LCO
• NYF
• US500

Top 5 things to watch in markets in the week ahead

This week features significant U.S. jobs data, Fed meeting minutes, inflation reports from the Eurozone and China, and market reactions influenced by oil prices and interest rate expectations.

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• CSI300
• EUR/USD
• STOXX
• US500
• VIX

Goldman Sachs is out with 7 macro global predictions for 2025

Goldman Sachs predicts a 2.7% global GDP growth in 2025, driven by easing financial conditions, with significant divergences between the US, Euro area, and China.