Region: North America
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Markets await geopolitical dust to settle ahead of Friday jobs report
The ‘Trump Corollary’ is officially on. What’s the outlook for global markets in Q1? Loonie tanks on geopolitics fears.
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US labor market remains fragile, all eyes to Friday NFP
Momentum remains fragile in US labor market. Tail risks back on the table. EM smash records to start 2026.
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Venezuela turmoil drives early‑year market chatter
The myth of Venezuelan displacement. Why the U.S. left the Chavista structure intact. Carry + credibility sustains Peso’s gains.
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2026 opens loud in the markets
Venezuela shocks and jobs data jolt the new year. A case for caution: why Rosenberg’s bullish pivot may be premature. Best year on record.
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Firm dollar, fading yen
US inflation undershoots all forecasts. Japanese yen back at lows after BoJ hike. Pound’s short-lived relief rally after BoE cut. ECB sticks to script.
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Hawkish BoE cut, ECB up next
Dollar firms before CPI report. Hawkish BoE rate cut supports pound. ECB: steady rates, shifting expectations.