Daily Market Insight

• US services sector surges, while US manufacturing PMI falls short • The decrease in eurozone business activity slows down in December • China's consumer slowdown highlights the urgent need to boost spending • China's home prices decline at a slower rate amid a "fragile" recovery • US Dollar flat as markets await Fed's decision

• UK economy suffers first back-to-back declines since 2020 • Japan's manufacturing PMI drops, services rise in December • China’s regulators vow to stabilize property, stock markets • China's credit growth slows despite recent stimulus • US Dollar remains steady as focus shifts to Fed decision

• U.S. Producer Price Index beats forecasts • US jobless claims rose to highest in two months • ECB cuts rates by 25 bps, signals potential for more • China vows bigger fiscal spending to boost consumption next year • Dollar up on inflation data, euro down after ECB cut

• US CPI brings no surprises, firming up Fed rate-cut bets • Bank of Canada cuts main interest rate to 3.25% • Exclusive-Chinese authorities are considering a weaker yuan as Trump trade risks loom • Thai cabinet approves measures to ease household debt • Dollar higher after CPI; China considers letting yuan weaken

• Chinese exports grew as companies pushed to beat US tariffs • China’s consumer inflation slows even after stimulus efforts • China signals bolder stimulus for next year as Trump returns • RBA keeps rates steady, expressing confidence in easing inflation • US Dollar sees some gains as markets gear up for CPI data

• US private payrolls growth slowed in November • US services activity grows at the weakest rate in three months • French government ousted in no-confidence vote, worsening political crisis • OPEC+ delays revival of its oil production by three months • Thailand's November inflation missed forecasts, staying below the central bank's target • US Dollar slips as markets await guidance in Friday's NFP report

• US private payrolls growth slowed in November • US services activity grows at the weakest rate in three months • French government ousted in no-confidence vote, worsening political crisis • OPEC+ delays revival of its oil production by three months • Thailand's November inflation missed forecasts, staying below the central bank's target • US Dollar slips as markets await guidance in Friday's NFP report

• US job openings rise to 7.7 million as labor demand stabilizes • Japan's service sector rebounds as demand strengthens • Australia’s GDP growth falls short as households tighten spending • South Korea's President announced and then lifted emergency martial law • Dollar dips ahead of jobs data as focus shifts to Fed policy

• US manufacturing activity declines less than expected as orders grow • Fed officials keep options open for December rate decision • US strengthens restrictions on China’s access to AI memory and chip equipment • Euro falls as French government crisis deepens

• Trump demands ‘commitment’ from BRICS nations on using dollar • Euro-Zone inflation accelerates but won’t derail ECB cuts • China’s factory activity grows, signaling a gradual recovery • South Korea's export growth hits a 14-month low as US demand weakens • The Japanese yen rises to a one-month high as Tokyo CPI boosts BOJ rate hike expectations