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Trump's policies seek to boost oil production for lower prices and security, but shale oil is constrained by low prices and capacity limits.
Oil markets fell on Friday after US President Trump pressured OPEC and Saudi Arabia to lower prices in an effort to boost crude production.
The yen traded sideways on Thursday after dropping to a 6-month low earlier this month, with authorities hinting at possible intervention.
Global stocks rose on Wednesday, fueled by new US policies and strong corporate earnings, boosting investor confidence.
Gold gained as the dollar weakened amid risk-on sentiment. A Trump official confirmed no immediate tariffs on US trading partners.
The Australian dollar steadied ahead of Trump's inauguration, as Biden's efforts to constrain China accelerate decoupling.
The yen is set for its strongest week in over a month as BOJ rate hike expectations rise, weakening the dollar ahead of Trump's return.
The FTSE A50 Index surged 2%, but remains in negative territory in 2024. China's stock market faces challenges, and retail investors are active.
Oil prices rose for a second day as US crude stockpiles fell more than expected, adding to supply concerns from new sanctions on Russian energy trade.
Consumer prices rose 2.7% in November, matching estimates, highlighting that inflation remains a concern for both households and policymakers.
The British pound struggled on Wednesday after ending a five-day decline, with concerns over Britain's fiscal sustainability weighing on the currency.
The Canadian dollar steadied after stronger-than-expected December jobs, with speculators raising bearish bets to historic highs.
US stocks dropped Friday, with the S&P 500 wiping out 2025 gains, as a strong jobs report fueled cautious Fed rate cut expectations.
Job creation in November rebounded as the Boeing strike and Southeast hurricanes eased, according to the BLS. Worker pay rose 0.4% month-over-month.
The euro remained near a two-year low on Friday, with the market expecting further weakness as Trump’s presidency begins.