As Donald Trump prepares for his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, investors are keenly observing the potential impacts on financial markets. Historically, the early days of a presidential term can significantly influence market dynamics, with policy announcements and economic indicators setting the tone for months to come. This pivotal moment offers a...

U.S. Treasury yields have been on the rise since the start of 2025. This week, longer-term Treasury yields surged to their highest levels since November 2023, with the 10-year yield peaking at 4.79%. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield has climbed more than 100 basis points over the past four months, approaching the psychological 5% threshold.
The recent strength in Treasury yields is largely attributed to robust economi...

U.S. natural gas prices, which saw a significant increase last year, had risen an additional 6.87% since the beginning of this year as of January 14. International crude oil prices had also climbed by 8.21% this year, marking their highest increase in nearly 5 months. What was behind the strong start for oil and gas?
Factors Affecting Oil and Gas Price Fluctuations
1. Unstable Energy Supply
Geopolitical risks are an important ...

This week, a series of economic data releases and comments from Federal Reserve officials have dampened expectations for interest rate cuts, causing the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield to soar to approximately 4.7%. Major U.S. indices remain under pressure, continuing a consolidation phase that began in December, as investors appear to lack a clear direction. On Wednesday, Bitcoin experienced a sharp decline, nearing the $100,00...