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Santa Claus rally is nowhere in sight

Piper Sandler analysts note the Santa Claus rally is unlikely as U.S. stocks decline due to Federal Reserve actions and rising yields, despite intact market uptrends.

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How investments may fare during Trump 2.0 and Fed easing

U.S. investors brace for changes in 2025 under Donald Trump, focusing on economic performance, market adjustments, and impacts of tariffs, rate cuts, and cryptocurrency trends.

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Trump 2.0 is a ‘recipe for volatility’ in 2025, says Piper

Piper Sandler warns that Trump's return to presidency may cause market volatility in 2025, likening it to Reagan's challenges with inflation and fiscal uncertainty.

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Government shutdown averted but bigger fiscal challenges ahead, says Goldman

The U.S. avoids a government shutdown with a spending extension, but major fiscal concerns arise from debt limit negotiations and the difficulty of achieving proposed spending cuts.

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Markets in 2024: Wall Street's high-octane rally keeps investors captive to the US

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Asia shares rally on US inflation relief

Asian shares rose as U.S. inflation eased policy fears, avoiding a government shutdown. Strong dollar impacts commodities, while market focuses on upcoming Fed meetings and bond yields.

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Stock funds witnessed biggest inflows ever in a week to Wednesday: BofA

Equity funds saw a record inflow of $68.7 billion, while cash and bond funds faced significant outflows, driven by bullish sentiment and volatility in markets.

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Morning Bid: Seeking respite from Fed; PBOC set to hold the line

Asian markets reflect on central bank activities as investors seek calm amid global selloff, with focus on Japan's inflation and China's interest rate decisions on Friday.

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US mortgage rates rise after three straight weekly declines

U.S. mortgage rates rose to 6.72% as the Federal Reserve projected fewer rate cuts in 2025, while the yield on 10-year Treasury notes reached a six-and-a-half-month high.

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UBS doesn't see significant change in the US deficit under Trump 2.0

UBS suggests Trump's second term may not significantly change U.S. fiscal deficit, emphasizing compromises on tax cuts amid high debt levels and constraints on future economic policies.