Waiting for the Federal Reserve's decision! European and American stock markets rose slightly, the British pound fell, and gold stabilized

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2024.12.18 09:41
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Global markets are focused on the Federal Reserve's policy meeting, with a 25 basis point rate cut expected. European and American stock markets rose slightly, with S&P 500 futures, Nasdaq futures, and Dow futures all increasing. The British pound fell against the US dollar to 1.2689, while spot gold rose slightly to USD 2648.23 per ounce. Market risk warning, investment should be cautious

Global market attention is shifting to the Federal Reserve's policy meeting tonight, with the market generally expecting a 25 basis point rate cut. However, due to better-than-expected U.S. inflation data, analysts predict that the Fed's rate cut path will slow down in 2025. European stock markets are broadly up, and U.S. stock index futures are slightly higher.

U.S. stock index futures are slightly higher, with S&P 500 futures up 0.14%, Nasdaq futures up 0.14%, and Dow futures up 0.18%.

The Euro Stoxx 50 index opened up 0.1%, Germany's DAX index opened flat, the UK's FTSE 100 index rose 0.2%, and France's CAC 40 index rose 0.1%.

The onshore RMB against the U.S. dollar was officially reported at 7.2856 at 16:30 Beijing time, down 16 points from the previous trading day's official closing price, and down 16 points from the previous night's closing price.

The British pound fell against the U.S. dollar, reported at 1.2689.

Spot gold rose slightly, currently reported at $2648.23 per ounce.

U.S. stock index futures are slightly higher, with S&P 500 futures up 0.14%, Nasdaq futures up 0.14%, and Dow futures up 0.18%.

The British pound fell against the U.S. dollar, reported at 1.2689. The UK's November inflation, released today, surged to an eight-month high.

Spot gold rose slightly, currently reported at $2648.23 per ounce.

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