Economic Indicators - The US non-farm payroll report for November showed an increase of 64,000 jobs, exceeding market expectations of 50,000, but the October data was revised down to a decrease of 105,000 jobs, primarily due to significant cuts in government employment [3] - The US unemployment rate rose to 4.6%, higher than the expected 4.4% and above the Federal Reserve's forecast of 4.5% for the year [3] - The market currently anticipates a 6 basis point rate cut in January and a 50% probability of a 13 basis point cut in March [3] Market Reactions - The US stock market exhibited mixed reactions, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average declining by 0.2% and 0.6% respectively, while the Nasdaq 100 rose by 0.3%, supported by strong performances from major tech stocks [1] - The US dollar index increased by 0.3% during European trading hours, particularly against the Japanese yen [1] - US Treasury yields rose, with the 10-year yield increasing by over 2 basis points to 4.17% [1] Commodity Market - The commodity market saw a boost, with WTI crude oil prices rising by 1.4% due to a directive from the Trump administration to block Venezuelan oil tanker transport, potentially ending a four-day decline [1] - Precious metals continued their strong performance, with gold prices nearing a historical high of $4,381 and silver prices reaching a record peak of approximately $66, reflecting a year-to-date increase of 130% [1] UK Economic Outlook - The Bank of England is expected to lower the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points from 4.00% to 3.75%, with a high probability of a 92% for this cut [4] - The UK's unemployment rate rose to 5.1%, the highest level since early 2021, and the October wage growth also showed signs of cooling [5] - The November CPI inflation data in the UK was significantly below expectations, likely solidifying the case for a rate cut in the upcoming decision [5] European Central Bank - The European Central Bank is not expected to provide significant new signals in its upcoming meeting, with President Lagarde likely to reiterate that current monetary policy is appropriate and will not commit to a specific rate path [6]
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Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-12-17 10:29