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Cocoa Plunges as Exchange Curbs Volatility

Cocoa prices tumbled to their lowest point in over a week, with the most-active contract shedding nearly 5% in London. Bloomberg reports that traders are adjusting their positions in response to new measures implemented by Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (ICE) to curb market volatility. ICE Futures Europe on Tuesday lowered the

Thai Inflation Hits Target for First Time in Seven Months: Bloomberg

Thailand's inflation rate has returned to the central bank's target range for the first time in seven months, offering the monetary authority some leeway to resist government calls for further rate cuts amid mounting global economic uncertainty. Consumer prices rose 1.23% year-on-year in December, according

BOJ Governor Ueda: Rate Hike Still on Table

Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda has reiterated the central bank's willingness to raise interest rates if the economy continues to improve, Bloomberg reports. This comes as market watchers closely scrutinize the BOJ's next steps, seeking clues on the timing of its next rate hike.

Thai Inflation Hits Target for First Time in Seven Months: Bloomberg

Thailand's inflation rate has returned to the central bank's target range for the first time in seven months, offering the monetary authority some leeway to resist government calls for further rate cuts amid mounting global economic uncertainty. Consumer prices rose 1.23% year-on-year in December, according

BOJ Governor Ueda: Rate Hike Still on Table

Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda has reiterated the central bank's willingness to raise interest rates if the economy continues to improve, Bloomberg reports. This comes as market watchers closely scrutinize the BOJ's next steps, seeking clues on the timing of its next rate hike.

US Job Growth Cools But Remains Healthy: Bloomberg

US employers likely moderated hiring in December, concluding a year of steady job growth, according to a Bloomberg report. Economists surveyed by Bloomberg predict approximately 160,000 jobs were added, putting the average monthly job growth for 2024 near 180,000—a decline from previous years but still indicative of

Zero-Day Options Dominate S&P 500 Options Trading in Unprecedented Shift

For the first time ever, zero-day options (0DTE) on the S&P 500 Index surpassed all other expirations combined in the fourth quarter of 2024, highlighting the rapid growth of these short-term contracts, Bloomberg reports. Trading in options expiring the same day averaged more than 1.5 million contracts

China to Sharply Increase Treasury Bond Funding to Spur Growth in 2025

China plans to significantly increase funding from ultra-long treasury bonds in 2025 to stimulate business investment and consumer spending, Nikkei Asia reports. This move aims to revitalize the faltering economy. Yuan Da, deputy secretary-general of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), announced the plan at a press conference. Special

Canadian ETFs Smash Records, Surpassing C$500 Billion in Assets

Canadian exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced record-breaking growth in 2024, surpassing C$500 billion in assets for the first time, as reported by Bloomberg. This surge was fueled by strong market returns and substantial inflows. At the end of December, Canadian ETF assets under management reached C$519 billion, according to

Fed Governor Cautious Despite Recent Inflation "Bump"

Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler expressed cautious optimism about the US economy while acknowledging recent inflationary pressures in an interview on Friday, Bloomberg reports. While acknowledging that the economy is in a good place overall, Kugler stressed the need for further observation to ensure inflation is truly on a downward