Monthly Archives: December 2025
41654156156“Santa Claus Rally” Falters as Hawkish Central Bank Dynamics Pressure Equities

Written on December 31, 2025 at 7:25 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *Wall Street posts consecutive losses as seasonal optimism fades amid rising investor caution. *FOMC minutes signal a “wait-and-see” stance, dampening expectations for aggressive 2025 rate cuts. *Japan’s rate-hike resumption threatens yen carry trades, tightening global financial conditions. Market Summary: The anticipated year-end “Santa Claus Rally” has failed to materialize, with Wall Street postingContinue Reading
Year-End Calm for Yen as Market Prepares for 2026 Monetary Signals

Written on December 31, 2025 at 7:18 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *JPY remains flat amid thin liquidity and limited market catalysts. *BOJ rate hike and intervention expectations provide some underlying support. *Yen momentum remains fragile; market eyes further BOJ action and FX intervention signals. Market Summary: The Japanese yen remained largely flat, caught between cautious buyers and sellers amid thin holiday liquidity and theContinue Reading
Oil Lags as Inventory Builds Expose Weak Demand

Written on December 31, 2025 at 6:11 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *Oil continues to underperform other major asset classes as rising U.S. inventories highlight persistent supply slack and soft end-user demand. *API data showed broad-based inventory builds, with a sharp rise in gasoline stocks during the holiday period signalling weaker-than-expected consumption. *A softer U.S. dollar and rising rate-cut expectations have failed to support crude,Continue Reading

