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Goldman Sachs trim 2025 Federal Reserve rate cut forecast, now expect 75bp (100 prior)

Goldman Sachs trim 2025 Federal Reserve rate cut forecast, now expect 75bp (100 prior)

Snippet of info from Goldman Sachs. Their projection for Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) rate cuts this year:

  • now expect 75 basis points of cuts in 2025
  • down from projecting 100
  • GS say they see underlying inflation trending lower
  • GS add that they are skeptical that Trump’s likely policy change will lead to higher interest rates

This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.

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More on Goldman Sachs cutting their 2025 gold price forecast

More on Goldman Sachs cutting their 2025 gold price forecast

Goldman Sachs headline is here from Monday:

Adding in a little more now:

  • GS cite a slower expected pace of central bank monetary easing policy in 2025
  • This will trim back demand for gold a little, GS noting the impact will hit ETF gold funds
  • GS project prices will hit $2,910 an ounce by year-end 2025
  • GS nod also to a lower starting point for pricing into the new year
  • Central bank buying this year will continue to support

This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.

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ICYMI – OPEC’s crude oil production declined in December, driven primarily by the UAE

ICYMI – OPEC’s crude oil production declined in December, driven primarily by the UAE

ICYMI – reports Monday US time on OPEC oil supply dipping a touch in December. Info via Bloomberg (gated).

OPEC’s crude oil production declined in December, driven primarily by the UAE’s efforts to implement supply cuts aimed at stabilizing global oil markets.

Output fell by 120,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 27.05 million bpd, with modest increases in Libya and Nigeria offset by declines in Iran and Kuwait, according to a Bloomberg survey.

The background to this is that over recent years OPEC and its allies, led by Saudi Arabia, have limited production to support prices amid weak demand and abundant U.S. supplies. In their latest meeting, the coalition delayed plans to restore output.

While most members adhere to their quotas, data suggests the UAE has occasionally exceeded its limits. In December, the UAE reduced oil exports to an 18-month low, reflecting efforts to align with OPEC’s goals. State-run Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) cut crude allocations for some Asian buyers in early 2025, and Abu Dhabi deferred a planned 300,000 bpd production increase from January to April. Despite these measures, Bloomberg estimates that the UAE’s December output of 3.2 million bpd remained significantly above its agreed quota.

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Brent update:

Do candlestick folkj want to weigh in on that recent engulfing bar?

This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.

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Brokeree Expands Social Trading to cTrader in Platform Push

Brokeree Expands Social Trading to cTrader in Platform Push

Financial
technology provider Brokeree Solutions has implemented its Social Trading
system with Spotware’s cTrader platform, expanding its multi-platform trading
capabilities. The integration enables cross-platform signal copying between
MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, and cTrader servers.

Brokeree Integrates Social
Trading Solution with cTrader Platform

The
technical implementation supports plug-and-play deployment without requiring
custom development work. The system maintains compatibility with cTrader’s
platform-specific features while facilitating precise trading signal
replication across different platforms.

“This
integration marks an important milestone, as it extends our reach and provides
brokers with an innovative, flexible tool that allows them to offer
multi-platform trading services to a wider audience,” said Andrey Kamyshanov,
Co-founder and Managing Partner at Brokeree Solutions.

Brokeree’s
cross-server functionality allows brokers to configure trading parameters and
risk management settings. Additional features include a mobile application and
ratings system for organizing trading competitions through brokers’ websites.

“cTrader is
the only Open Trading Platform™ offering more than 100 partners solutions,”
added Ilia Iarovitcyn, CEO of Spotware. “It’s another step forward in making
cTrader a one-stop solution for brokers and prop firms seeking growth through
technology and innovation, providing their clients with the most sophisticated
trading experience available.”

Brokeree
Solutions has operated for 11 years providing technology solutions for
multi-asset brokers. The company’s product suite includes Social Trading, PAMM,
Prop Pulse and Liquidity Bridge systems.

Spotware’s
cTrader platform currently serves over 8 million traders through 250+ brokers
and proprietary trading firms. Recent platform updates have added cloud
execution capabilities and enhanced plugin functionality.

Another Collaboration
Between cTrader and Brokeree Solutions

This latest
partnership continues the ongoing collaboration between cTrader and Brokeree
Solutions. In October 2023, Brokeree Solutions expanded its services by
integrating its flagship liquidity management tool, Liquidity Bridge, with
cTrader. This integration enables brokers using the cTrader platform to
leverage Brokeree’s turnkey technology solutions.

Spotware’s
cTrader platform is widely adopted, serving more than 100 brokers worldwide and
supporting over 4 million traders. Recently, in November, Spotware introduced
the cTrader Store
, a marketplace designed to allow algorithm creators to
commercialize their trading tools. The store aims to reshape algorithmic
trading by providing a secure and user-friendly platform for buying and selling
trading algorithms.

Meanwhile,
Brokeree Solutions has integrated its Social Trading and PAMM solutions with
Nullpoint Technologies
, a company specializing in CRM and IB management
solutions for brokers.

This article was written by Damian Chmiel at www.financemagnates.com.

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US stocks close mixed. Dow down modestly. Nasdaq leads.

US stocks close mixed. Dow down modestly. Nasdaq leads.

The major US stock indices are closing mixed with the Dow industrial average down marginally while the NASDAQ index leads the advances.

A look at the numbers shows:

  • Dow industrial average -25.57 points or -0.06% at 42706.56.
  • S&P index +32.91 points or 0.55% at 5975.38.
  • NASDAQ index +243.30 points or 1.24% at 19864.98
  • Russell 2000-1.82 points or -0.08% at 2266.64.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will deliver a keynote address at CES 2025 on Monday at 6:30 p.m. PT. Rumors suggest the event will feature new GPUs for PCs, updates on robotics, AI cloud ventures, and possibly details about the next-generation “Rubin” chip which follows the Blackwell chip. From Tuesday to Friday, Nvidia will showcase advancements in AI, gaming, and automotive technologies.

Shares of Nvidia close at a new record level of $149.43 up $4.96 or 3.43%.. That surpassed the previous high on November 7 at $149.88.

In other big large-cap stocks:

  • Microsoft +1.06%
  • Amazon +1.53%
  • Meta +4.23%
  • Alphabet +2.65%
  • Apple +0.67%
  • Tesla +0.15%
  • Dell +3.96%
  • Boradcom +1.66%
  • AMD +3.33%
  • ARM Holding +4.49%

Some losers today included:

  • Oracle -0.38%
  • Palantir -4.97%
  • Tencent -8.05%
  • Lockheed Martin, -3.31%
  • Northrop Grumman, -2.76%
  • Palo Alto network, -2.07%
  • General Dynamics, -2.02%

This article was written by Greg Michalowski at www.forexlive.com.

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