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China's Central Bank Eases Policy as Property Woes Deepen
A targeted rate cut by the PBOC was met with investor skepticism as a court-ordered liquidation of a property developer underscored the sector's persistent crisis.
Wholesale Prices Rise Unexpectedly, Dampening Fed Rate Cut Hopes
The Producer Price Index (PPI) saw a 0.2% monthly increase, challenging the cooling inflation narrative and suggesting the Federal Reserve may hold rates higher for longer.
US Retail Sales Rebound Sharply, Complicating Fed's Rate Path
A surprise 0.6% jump in November spending suggests consumer resilience that could prompt the Federal Reserve to delay anticipated interest rate cuts.
Producer Prices Jump, Complicating Fed's Path to Rate Cuts
An unexpected rise in the Producer Price Index, driven by a surge in energy costs, has dampened investor hopes for imminent monetary easing.
China's Record Trade Surplus Signals Global Economic Imbalance
The nearly $1.2 trillion surplus for 2025, driven by surging exports and stagnant imports, highlights weak domestic demand and raises the specter of renewed trade frictions.
US Housing Market Faces Headwinds as Mortgage Rates Climb Past 6.2%
The key 30-year fixed rate reached 6.20% this week, intensifying affordability challenges and signaling a complex rebalancing for the real estate sector in early 2026.
US Stocks Climb as Cooling Inflation Bolsters Fed Rate Cut Hopes
December's 2.7% headline CPI reading, softer than economists' forecasts, has intensified investor bets on a more dovish monetary policy from the Federal Reserve in the coming year.
US Bankruptcy Filings Surged 11% in 2025 Amid Mounting Debt Pressure
The sharp increase, driven by a 15% jump in personal liquidations, signals growing financial distress for consumers and corporations after a period of economic resilience.