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Stock futures edged higher on Tuesday morning as investors prepared for two critical inflation reports this week. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 69 points, or 0.2%, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures also advanced

The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield reached a 14-month high on Monday, reflecting investor anticipation ahead of key inflation reports set for release this week. The yield climbed to 4.776%, marking its highest level since November 2023. The increase followed a

China’s consumer inflation fell to 0.1% year-on-year in December, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Thursday. The slowdown in inflation has heightened concerns over deflation, as weak domestic demand persists despite government stimulus measures. The

Federal Reserve officials expressed concerns during their December meeting over potential inflationary pressures stemming from policies proposed by President-elect Donald Trump, according to minutes released Wednesday. The officials signaled a cautious approach to interest rate adjustments in light of significant

European markets turned lower on Wednesday following the release of preliminary data indicating a decline in economic sentiment across the euro zone in December. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index, which had gained 0.5% earlier in the session, slipped into negative

U.S. Treasury yields edged higher early Wednesday as investors awaited key labor market data and the release of minutes from the Federal Reserve’s December meeting. Markets closely monitored these developments for signals about future monetary policy shifts. The yield on

Chinese stocks face mounting challenges despite initial optimism fueled by strong corporate performance and hopes for government stimulus. Major firms like Tencent and Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) ended 2024 with notable gains, reflecting investor confidence in China’s economic outlook. However,