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Citi sees 'sharp dovish pivot' from Fed in coming months

Citi anticipates a dovish shift from the Fed amid a softening labor market, despite recent hawkish projections on interest rates and inflation targets.

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U.S. stocks lower at close of trade; Dow Jones Industrial Average down 2.58%

U.S. stocks declined on Wednesday, led by losses in several sectors, with significant drops in major indices and volatility increasing, alongside a mixed commodities market.

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Australia stocks lower at close of trade; S&P/ASX 200 down 0.06%

Australia's stock market closed lower, led by declines in Financials and Gold sectors. Key performers varied, with notable winners and losers among individual stocks.

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U.S. stocks lower at close of trade; Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.61%

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14 lessons from 2025 to remember in 2025: BofA

Bank of America outlines 14 investment lessons from 2024, addressing market risks and opportunities as investors prepare for challenges in 2025.

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BofA says stock market is flashing 'sell' signal

December's FMS indicates a 'sell' signal for risk assets due to low cash levels and bullish investor sentiment amid growing optimism about US economic policies.

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Fed to cut 25bp BofA says, but likely to flag January pause

Bank of America predicts a 25 basis point FED rate cut in December, with slower future cuts. Inflation trends and economic resilience influence projections for 2025 and beyond.

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Australia stocks higher at close of trade; S&P/ASX 200 up 0.78%

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U.S. stocks mixed at close of trade; Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.25%

U.S. stocks were mixed, with significant gains in Consumer Goods and Technology sectors, while Telecoms and Oil & Gas sectors declined. Notable performances by Broadcom and Tesla.

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Big banks see 25bps Fed rate cut this week, pace to slow in 2025

Investors expect a 25 basis point interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve, with updated projections possibly indicating fewer cuts in the future amidst complex economic factors.