North American Market Wrap – January 16: Rangebound Trading Amid Weekend Geopolitical Risk

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Today marked another strange session with stock indexes fluctuating significantly before closing the week virtually unchanged.

Global Tensions, Commodities Rally, and Currency Pressures: Gold Hits Records, Dollar Weakens, Europe and Japan Under Strain

Something quite unusual has been happening to me over the past few weeks: I am losing my words. I lose my words in the absurdity of the news flow. I simply don't know what to say or how to express myself while staying polite. And every week, since the year began, has kicked off with abnormal news.

Why Property in Switzerland Remains One of Europe’s Most Sought-After Assets?

Sky-high prices, limited supply and strict rules have failed to cool demand for Swiss real estate.

Dollar in Focus as Dual NFP Report and Global FX Shifts Shape Market Outlook

EM currencies are generally ending the year on a strong footing – enjoying the benefits of lower core policy rates, a modestly weaker dollar and many offering high carry. There is a lot of focus on the renminbi at the moment and whether China's $1tr trade surplus will drive the renminbi much stronger. For today, the focus is on US jobs and eurozone PMIs

UK Wage Growth Slows Sharply, Paving the Way for Rate Cuts

Wage growth is slowing quickly, at a time when the wider jobs market keeps cooling. The UK is becoming less of an outlier on inflation, and we expect a rate cut on Thursday and two further moves next year