... strong demand for luxury home furnishings. Key points include the company’s outlook for 2025 and expansion plans. My Commentary on Thursday’s Events As the founder of Open Oil Market, I see Thursday’s events as pivotal for understanding global economic and market trends. The ECB’s rate decision and forecasts will shape expectations for monetary policy in Europe, directly influencing bond yields and the euro. For the U.S., PPI data and jobless claims will offer critical insights into inflationary pressures and ...

... consumer prices. In July, the CPI index in China showed no change compared to the previous year (0% year-on-year)—the first occurrence of zero inflation in many years. Producer prices (PPI) fell nearly 4% compared to last year, deepening deflationary trends at the industrial level. Weak domestic demand and downward price pressure raise concerns among authorities, as prolonged deflation could stifle economic growth—businesses and consumers may postpone expenditures in anticipation of even lower prices. Stimulus measures and sanitary risks: The Chinese leadership is already taking measures to support the economy—easing monetary policy and stimulating ...

... economic landscape. Wednesday, December 11, 2024: Analysis of Key Events and Reports Macroeconomic Events 14:00 (MSK): OPEC – Monthly Oil Market Report OPEC’s monthly report will provide updated assessments of global oil demand, supply, and key trends. Special attention will be given to comments on the impact of global economic conditions on the oil market. 16:30 (MSK): USA – Consumer Price Index (CPI) for November The CPI, a critical indicator of inflation in the U.S., will influence expectations for Federal Reserve policy. High values could increase the likelihood ...

... collapses at the last moment or proves incomplete, it could return tension to the markets. Asia: Slowdown in China and Political Uncertainty in Japan The Asia-Pacific markets exhibited mixed dynamics by the end of the week amid local risks and global trends. Focus is on the pace of economic growth in China, which has noticeably slowed down. According to official data, China's GDP growth in Q2 was around 5.2% year-on-year, slowing after a higher start to the year. Key reasons include cautious behavior from Chinese consumers and weak ...

... Production (September) — Published at 04:30 GMT Japan’s revised industrial production data gives a clearer picture of the country's manufacturing strength. Strong industrial output supports the yen and Japanese stocks, while weak data could indicate economic slowing, affecting export-dependent sectors. China Trade Balance Data (October) — Published at 06:00 GMT China’s trade balance reflects the country’s import and export trends. Strong export data may signal global demand, especially benefiting commodities and industrial goods, while lower imports might raise concerns about domestic consumption. 3. U.S. Market Events United States Consumer Price Index (CPI, October) — ...