German Exports to the U.S. Decline Sharply as Tariffs Reshape Trade in 2025 
Japan Revises Economic Growth Forecast as Stimulus Fuels Consumption and Investment 
Global Demand for Yuan Loans and Bonds Surges as China Pushes Currency Internationalization 
Gold Prices Surge to Record Highs as Geopolitical Tensions Fuel Safe-Haven Demand 
UBS Warns of Short-Term Risks as Precious Metals Rally to Record Highs 
Global Markets Rise as Tech Stocks Lead, Yen Strengthens, and Commodities Hit Record Highs 
RBA Signals Possible Interest Rate Hike in 2026 as Inflation Pressures Persist 
Gold Price Breaks $4,500 as Safe-Haven Demand and Rate Cut Bets Fuel Rally 
BOJ Minutes Reveal Growing Debate Over Interest Rate Hikes and Inflation Risks 
Platinum Price Surges Past $2,000 as Demand and Supply Dynamics Tighten 
BOJ Governor Signals Gradual Rate Hikes as Japan’s Inflation Nears 2% Target 
Wall Street Ends Higher as S&P 500, Nasdaq Extend Gains Ahead of Holiday Week 
Oil Prices Edge Higher as Strong U.S. Growth and Supply Risks Support Market 
U.S. Stock Index Futures Steady After S&P 500 Hits Record on Strong Economic Data 
China Keeps Benchmark Lending Rates Steady as Economic Outlook Remains Cautious 
Taiwan Stock Market Ends Higher as Semiconductor and Energy Shares Lead Gains 
European stock markets traded higher on Wednesday as investors anticipated more corporate earnings. Germany’s DAX climbed 0.7%, while the UK’s FTSE 100 and France’s CAC 40 gained 0.2% each.
Global debt surged by $7 trillion in 2024, hitting a record $318 trillion, according to the Institute of International Finance (IIF). The global debt-to-GDP ratio jumped to 330%, marking the first annual increase since the pandemic. The IIF expects debt growth to slow in early 2025 due to high borrowing costs.
Stellantis (NYSE: STLA) reported a sharp 70% drop in net profit for 2024, plunging to €5.5 billion from €18.6 billion in 2023. The automaker, which owns brands like Jeep, Dodge, and Peugeot (OTC: PUGOY), is implementing cost-cutting measures to improve profitability.
Meanwhile, Deutsche Telekom (OTC: DTEGY) exceeded its 2024 financial targets, reporting a 3.4% rise in revenue to €115.8 billion and a 6.2% jump in adjusted EBITDA AL to €43 billion. Free cash flow AL soared 18.7% to €19.2 billion, while adjusted net profit increased 18.3% to €9.4 billion. The company forecasts continued growth in 2025, with adjusted EBITDA AL expected to reach €44.9 billion (+4.5%) and free cash flow AL to rise 4% to €19.9 billion.
Anheuser-Busch InBev (EBR: ABI) posted record revenue despite volume declines in China and Argentina. Revenue rose 2.7% to $59.77 billion, driven by a 4.3% increase in revenue per hectoliter, while normalized EBITDA climbed 8.2% to $20.96 billion.
Crude oil prices rebounded from two-month lows after U.S. stockpile declines. Brent crude rose 0.3% to $72.69 per barrel, while WTI crude increased 0.3% to $69.14.
