The year 2024 was transformative and challenging for the global economy and financial markets. From shifts in macroeconomic policies to technological revolutions and geopolitical uncertainties, assets across the board demonstrated unique performance trajectories.
The market index performance chart provided by Moomoo highlights profound market differentiation and evolving trends in global capital markets.
Bitcoin's 136% Surge: What A...

The US annual inflation rate increased for the second consecutive month, reaching 2.7% in November 2024, up from 2.6% in October, aligning with forecasts. The rise reflects partially the low base effects from the previous year.
Food costs were up 2.4% compared with one year ago, after increasing by 2.1% YoY last month.
Energy costs decreased by 3.2% YoY, after decreasing by 4.9% YoY in September. Energy prices increased by 2.2% on a MoM base.
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Google's quantum computing lab dropped a bombshell on Monday with the reveal of its latest chip, Willow, instantly grabbing the attention of tech heavyweights like Elon Musk and Sam Altman. CEO Sundar Pichai hyped the breakthrough, calling it "the cracking of a 30-year challenge in the field." Investors seemed to agree with the excitement, as Google's shares soared over 4% in pre-market trading on Tuesday.
The moment the news brok...

Gold prices reached an all-time high of $2788.5 per ounce on October 30, 2024. However, gold has been sold off since the US elections. The uncertainty of Trump's policies in his second term has made the path of the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions unclear for next year.
■ Gold is likely to face numerous headwinds in 2025
1. In 2025, geopolitical conflicts may tend to ease. Parties involved in both the Russia-Ukraine conflict an...

A month after the November 5 Election Day, the 'Trump trade' is at its zenith, showing no signs of slowing down. Since the election, the performance of key U.S. market sectors underscores a significant uptrend: Bitcoin has surged by 41%, bank stocks have increased by 11%, small-cap stocks by 9%, and the S&P 500 has grown by 5%. Kabra Manish from Societe Generale expresses a buoyant outlook on the endurance of the 'Trump trade...

Looking ahead to December, several major events will take place in the U.S. stock market, including the last Federal Reserve interest rate meeting of the year. The market will focus on the Fed's future monetary policy path, along with key economic data releases such as non-farm payrolls, CPI, and PPI.
December 2: The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) will release the Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for November. The index measures the perfo...

Before winning the 2024 U.S. presidential election, Trump committed to supporting pro-cryptocurrency policies. As the new government officials are gradually revealed, their connections to the crypto world have quickly drawn the market's attention.
As Trump's new cabinet team takes shape, many nominees could positively impact the cryptocurrency industry.
Donald Trump said to make the U.S. the "Cryptocur...