MARKET OVERVIEW - China's Continued Efforts to Boost Domestic Demand Likely

Bank of America economists Helen Qiao and Xiaoqing Pi stated that China will continue its efforts to boost domestic consumer demand in 2025. The economists noted ...

Canada Considering Export Tax on Certain Commodities to the U.S.

According to an informed source, the Canadian government is considering implementing export tariffs on certain commodities to the United States if President Donal...

Trump's Trade Advisor Navarro Warns Against China's Currency Manipulation

Forex - Peter Navarro, President Trump's senior advisor for trade and manufacturing, stated that the new administration will not view any attempts by China to man...

Peru Central Bank Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Rising Inflation

Forex - The Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCRP) did not change the benchmark interest rate following the acceleration of both headline and core inflation.

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Trump's Advisors Seek to Downsize or Eliminate Bank Regulators

According to a report based on knowledgeable sources, President-elect Donald Trump's transition team is exploring ways to significantly reduce, consolidate, or ev...

Pakistan Stock Exchange Prepares to Launch Cash-Settled Futures Contracts

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) is preparing to launch cash-settled futures contracts following tests scheduled to be conducted by March. The newly appointed Ma...

Market Outlook: Tankan Survey Indicates Limited Signs of Recovery in Japan

Foreks - Capital Economics stated that the moderate increase in business conditions observed in the Bank of Japan's Tankan survey indicates that a significant reb...

SEC Accuses Cantor Fitzgerald, Founded by Trump’s Commerce Secretary Pick Lutnick, of Violating Securities Laws

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has accused global financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald of violating laws related to regulatory disclosures...

A Small Group of Members Calls for a 50 Basis Point Rate Cut at the ECB Governing Council

Forex - Some policymakers from the European Central Bank reportedly expressed concern that new U.S. tariffs could hinder economic growth and called for a rate cut...

ECB Plans Interest Rate Cuts in January and March

Forex - European Central Bank policymakers plan to lower interest rates by a further quarter point in January and possibly in March if inflation stabilizes at the...

TANKER REPORT - 34 Tankers Currently in Black Sea Ports

In the Black Sea ports, a total of 34 tankers are currently present, serving as the first leg for oil arriving in the region to reach the world via the Istanbul a...

Market Outlook: Iron Ore Declines as China's Stimulus Falls Short of Expectations

Forex - Iron ore futures declined in today's trading and are heading towards a weekly loss due to the lack of investor impact from China's promise of further stim...

Market Outlook: Copper Pulls Back Amid Uncertainty Over Strong Dollar and Chinese Stimulus

Forex - Copper prices in London declined due to a strengthening U.S. dollar and a lack of clarity regarding China's stimulus measures, continuing to maintain week...

TANKER REPORT - 14 Tankers to Transit the Dardanelles and Istanbul Straits

Forex - There are no issues with the transit passages through the Istanbul and Çanakkale Straits, which are the most important routes used to transport oil from t...

TANKER REPORT - A Tanker Departs from Ceyhan BTC Port

A tanker departed from the Ceyhan BTC Terminal, which is the second step in delivering oil from Azerbaijan via the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) pipeline to countries...

Gas Prices Set for a Surge

Foreks - A price increase for gasoline is anticipated. According to information received, a price increase of 98 kuruş is expected in the gasoline group starting ...

MARKET OVERVIEW - Lack of Clear Strategy for China's Real Estate Sector and Inflation Sparks Disappointment

Goldman Sachs analysts stated that China's upcoming provincial and national "Two Sessions" meetings could be the next significant macro policy catalyst, following...

MARKET OVERVIEW - Electricity Consumption Reaches 995,072 MWh

Foreks - Electricity production yesterday was 1,011,095 MWh, while consumption reached 995,072 MWh. According to a compilation from TEİAŞ data, there was also an ...

SEC Resumes Investigation into Elon Musk's Neuralink Company

According to a letter shared by Elon Musk on the social media platform X, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reopened an investigation into Mus...

According to Nomura, the likelihood of China setting a 5% growth target for 2025 has increased.

Forex - Nomura analysts stated that notes from China's Politburo meeting and the CEWC indicate an increased likelihood of Beijing setting its GDP growth target at...

Gold Attempts to Recover After Yesterday's Profit-Taking

Forex - Gold is attempting to recover today after mixed U.S. data prompted investors to take profit yesterday. Gold futures dropped by 1.4% yesterday after data ...