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US Dollar Soars as Global Equity Inflows Plummet

1/4/2025

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The US dollar hit a two-year high in early 2025, as US equities faced a weak Santa Rally.
Global equity fund inflows plummeted by 86% due to increasing bond yields and portfolio adjustments.
Investors are closely watching the upcoming US NFP jobs report and Australian economic data for market effects.
Brent crude oil prices increased by 4% due to falling US stockpiles, though the 2025 outlook is cautious.
The Euro reached two-year lows against the dollar, raising concerns about possible parity.

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Story summary

The US dollar hit a two-year high in early 2025, as US equities faced a weak Santa Rally.
Global equity fund inflows plummeted by 86% due to increasing bond yields and portfolio adjustments.
Investors are closely watching the upcoming US NFP jobs report and Australian economic data for market effects.
Brent crude oil prices increased by 4% due to falling US stockpiles, though the 2025 outlook is cautious.
The Euro reached two-year lows against the dollar, raising concerns about possible parity.