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Kazakhstan oil output hits record high after Tengiz expansion

Kazakhstan's oil production hits record high amid Tengiz expansion; country faces OPEC+ compliance scrutiny

Global Policymakers Find Trump Less Hawkish Than Expected

Global economic policymakers braced for an economic firestorm from the Trump administration, but instead got a more restrained start.

Surge in New Altcoins Could End Era of Altcoin Seasons in Crypto Market

The surge in altcoins raises questions about the end of altcoin seasons. With over 36 million altcoins compared to a few thousand in previous seasons, the market dynamics have changed. Analysts suggest future altcoin seasons may be short-lived and value-based altcoins could emerge with potential in a crowded market.

Fed-Trump Clash Looming as Central Bank Eyes Inflation, Economy

The Federal Reserve meets this week for its first meeting of 2025, with President Trump hinting at a coming clash with Fed policymakers over interest rates. Trump has said he wants rates to come down "a lot," while Fed officials have suggested they may not be changing for awhile. Some watchers of the US economy are now raising the possibility that the Fed could even be forced to raise rates this year.

DeepSeek AI Model Triggers Crypto Selloff

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies plunged after a new Chinese AI model appeared, leading to a global selloff.

Treasury Yields Fall, Haven Currencies Jump Amid Tech-Led Stock Slump

US bond yields plunge, haven currencies surge as tech shares slump

DeepSeek's AI Model Challenges AI Demand Boom, Roiling Tech Stocks

AI stocks plunge as Chinese model challenges tech chip demand narrative

The Stock Market: Headwinds and Tailwinds

Despite market headwinds, the bull market continues as stocks reach record highs. Interest rate increases, reduced Fed rate cuts, a strengthening dollar, and elevated valuation metrics are cited as reasons for caution, but positive earnings growth and economic indicators suggest the market may overcome these challenges. The long-term outlook remains favorable, bolstered by expectations for continued earnings growth, driven by positive demand, cost structure adjustments, and operating leverage.

Trump vs. Powell: Rate Clash Looms

The Federal Reserve meets this week amid a looming shadow of a new US president who is hinting at a clash with Fed policymakers over interest rates.

Earnings in Focus After Europe's Stocks Fall From Peak

ASML, SAP, LVMH, Shell, and Deutsche Bank among European companies reporting earnings this week; profit margins, economic growth, and currency movements in focus.