Market Briefs

The Federal Reserve shifts its focus to inflation amidst rate cuts, the yen hits a new low as the BOJ weighs rate decisions, and French business confidence dips due to political turmoil, all painting a complex picture of today's global economy.

Nissan and Honda eye a merger to tackle financial woes and strengthen their market stance, while Hong Kong probes potential market misconduct amidst Nasdaq concerns, and the U.S. gears up for a trade investigation against Chinese semiconductors.

China's AI prowess surges ahead of the U.S. with innovative open-source models, while German automakers brace for Trump's looming tariffs threatening exports; in this shifting landscape, Alibaba’s major sale reveals critical strategic changes amidst economic challenges.

Tanker rates plummet amid China's shifting demand for crude, Canal+ sees a rocky London debut, while Singapore's housing market thrives despite speculation of stricter regulations; meanwhile, Volkswagen grapples with labor tensions threatening its financial future.

The UK grapples with a surprising GDP contraction and a falling pound, the U.S. and China engage in cautious trade talks ahead of Trump’s inauguration, and soaring coffee prices signal potential long-term supply issues due to extreme weather.

Trump's unprecedented invitation to Xi for his inauguration stirs the political pot as U.S.-China tensions simmer, while inflation trends hint at a possible Fed rate cut and the ECB prepares for yet another rate reduction amid economic uncertainty.