Daily Market Insight

• Trump imposed broad tariffs on US trading partners • Fed’s favored inflation gauge ends 2024 with a muted advance • German and French inflation remain stable at the start of the year • Thai factory output misses expectations due to slumping car production • US dollar climbs as markets evaluate tariff messages

• US economy grows 2.3% in Q4 2024, driven by consumer resilience • Trump to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting Saturday • ECB reduces rates for the fifth time as the Eurozone economy stagnates • Tokyo inflation hits a year-high, supporting BOJ • The dollar strengthened broadly following the tariff announcement

• Fed keeps rates unchanged and removes reference to inflation progress • Trump officials consider stronger restrictions on Nvidia sales to China • The Bank of Canada cuts rates and drops guidance amid tariff risks • US dollar steadies as Fed holds rates unchanged

• Trump renews threat of universal tariffs to protect the country • US consumer confidence hits four-month low due to job market concerns • US core business equipment orders rise more than expected • Thailand's car sales hit 15-year low • Dollar rises on revived tariff discussions

• US new home sales surpass expectations • German business confidence unexpectedly rises in January • China's DeepSeek triggers a downturn in the AI market • China’s economy loses momentum ahead of major New Year holiday • The US Dollar Index saw volatility early in the week due to AI news

• Trump prefers not to impose tariffs on China but keeps the threat • US business activity slows as service sector growth eases • Euro zone businesses kick off the year with a slight rebound in growth • BoJ hikes interest rates to a 17-year high • US Dollar ends the week down after economic data and Trump’s remarks

• Trump at Davos: Pushes NATO 5%, lower oil prices, and EU tariff warnings • US jobless claims edge up, while ongoing applications soar • Japan's inflation hits 3%, boosting rate-hike prospects • Thai exports beat forecasts in December, with January growth expected despite trade uncertainty • US Dollar remains stuck and shows little progress

• ECB policymakers support additional interest rate cuts • Japan’s exports rise as Trump’s tariff impact looms • China unveils plan to encourage insurance funds into stock markets • South Korea’s economy struggles amid political turmoil • The US dollar traded sideways awaiting direction

• Trump says he's still considering a 10% tariff threat on China • UK wage growth hits six-month high ahead of BOE meeting • Canadian consumer prices rose slightly in December, helped by a sales tax break • China vows to increase imports after avoiding US tariffs • Dollar pressured as investors await Trump's policy clarity

• Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president • Trump delays China tariffs, orders review • China holds loan prime rate steady • South Korea’s early trade data reveals slow export growth • Dollar declines as signs point to gradual Trump tariffs