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Markets Brace for Volatility Amid Inflation and Trump's Inauguration

1/16/2025

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U.S. markets may experience volatility this week amid inflation worries and Donald Trump's inauguration.
December's Consumer Price Index (CPI) is projected to increase by 2.8% year-over-year, signaling ongoing inflation.
China's Total Social Financing (TSF) hit RMB 3.9 trillion in December, bolstered by government bond issuance.
Weak corporate borrowing persists despite favorable credit trends, indicating uneven effects of policies.

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Story summary

U.S. markets may experience volatility this week amid inflation worries and Donald Trump's inauguration.
December's Consumer Price Index (CPI) is projected to increase by 2.8% year-over-year, signaling ongoing inflation.
China's Total Social Financing (TSF) hit RMB 3.9 trillion in December, bolstered by government bond issuance.
Weak corporate borrowing persists despite favorable credit trends, indicating uneven effects of policies.