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Dollar strong ahead of Fed meeting, Japan auto shares surge on Honda-Nissan news

Asian stocks face hurdles as investors hope for U.S. rate cuts, while Honda and Nissan discuss consolidation amid shifting market dynamics.

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US stock futures inch lower with Fed meeting underway

U.S. stock index futures dropped amid caution before the Fed's interest rate decision, following a negative Wall Street session and strong retail sales data.

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U.S. stocks lower at close of trade; Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.61%

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Column-The five charts flashing red for U.S. equity bulls: McGeever

The article discusses the prevailing optimism in the U.S. stock market, warning that such sentiment may signal impending risk, despite economic recovery trends.

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Column-The five charts flashing red for U.S. equity bulls: McGeever

The article discusses the current optimism in the U.S. stock market outlook for 2025, contrasting it with potential risks and historical perspectives on market behavior.

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Factbox-Brokerages see uncertain 2025 on worries over potential Trump tariffs

Major brokerages predict that US policy uncertainties and proposed tariffs will slow global economic growth modestly in 2025, affecting inflation and central bank policies.

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US-Europe positioning gap large but starting to narrow, Citi says

Citigroup reports a slight decline in bullish S&P 500 positioning amid mixed European flows, while Nasdaq remains strong. Japan shows positive trends; China's position is cautiously optimistic.

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Equity inflows from BofA clients continue for sixth week, cyclicals back in focus

A report by Bank of America highlights a sixth week of inflows into US equities, focusing on large-cap stocks, with notable interest in cyclical sectors and significant buybacks.

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BofA says stock market is flashing 'sell' signal

December's FMS indicates a 'sell' signal for risk assets due to low cash levels and bullish investor sentiment amid growing optimism about US economic policies.

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Fed to cut 25bp BofA says, but likely to flag January pause

Bank of America predicts a 25 basis point FED rate cut in December, with slower future cuts. Inflation trends and economic resilience influence projections for 2025 and beyond.