2025 Market Outlook: Key January Events to Watch 
US Gas Market Poised for Supercycle: Bernstein Analysts 
Moldova Criticizes Russia Amid Transdniestria Energy Crisis 
UBS Predicts Potential Fed Rate Cut Amid Strong US Economic Data 
China’s Growth Faces Structural Challenges Amid Doubts Over Data 
Indonesia Surprises Markets with Interest Rate Cut Amid Currency Pressure 
China's Refining Industry Faces Major Shakeup Amid Challenges 
Global Markets React to Strong U.S. Jobs Data and Rising Yields 
Goldman Predicts 50% Odds of 10% U.S. Tariff on Copper by Q1 Close 
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Fed May Resume Rate Hikes: BofA Analysts Outline Key Scenarios 
European Stocks Rally on Chinese Growth and Mining Merger Speculation 
Wall Street Analysts Weigh in on Latest NFP Data 
US Futures Rise as Investors Eye Earnings, Inflation Data, and Wildfire Impacts 
Oil Prices Dip Slightly Amid Focus on Russian Sanctions and U.S. Inflation Data 
Gold Prices Fall Amid Rate Jitters; Copper Steady as China Stimulus Eyed 
The US dollar index showed a minor sell-off after a pullback to 102.62. Fed governor Bowman said, "My view has evolved to consider the possibility that the inflation rate could decline further with the policy rate held at the current level for some time,". Fed's Bostic reiterated that the Fed will cut two times this year and the first rate cut to occur in the third quarter. It hit a low of 101.90 and is currently trading around 102.16.
According to the CME Fed watch tool, the probability of a no-rate cut in Jan increased to 95.3% from 82.40% a week ago.
The US 10-year yield 'showed more than 1.5% ahead of US CPI data. The US 10 and 2-year spread narrowed to -35.7% from -51.90%.
Major resistance- 103/104
Major support- 102/101.60.
EURUSD-
EURUSD jumped more than 100 pips despite upbeat US jobs data. Sentix investor confidence improved to -15.80 in Jan, from the previous level of -16.80. Eurozone consumer confidence for Dec came unchanged at -15.
Major resistance-1.1100,1.1070
Major support- 1.0880,1.0800
Yen-
The pair showed a minor selling after softer Tokyo inflation. Any close above 146 confirms further bullishness.
Major Resistance- 146,148
Major support- 144,143
Canadian Dollar
The pair jumped more than 20 pips from a minor bottom of 1.3340 on easing oil prices.
Major Resistance- 1.3380,1.3435
Major support- 1.3300, 1.3220
