📈 Stocks / Finance

Nasdaq declines as Tesla deliveries and Nvidia struggles weigh

Investors Business Daily

The Nasdaq fell for a fourth session, nearing key support, as Tesla dropped below a critical level despite slight overnight gains tied to Cybertruck tax credits. Nvidia dipped back under its 21-day line, and China EV makers like BYD outpaced Tesla in BEV Q4 sales. Markets remain choppy.

Short-term debt poses challenges for the 2025 bond market

CNBC

Nearly $3 trillion in U.S. short-term debt matures in 2025, raising concerns amid a $2 trillion budget deficit. Analysts warn that shifting excess Treasury bills to longer maturities may strain markets already grappling with soaring yields and heavy issuance.

Gold rallies into 2025 on geopolitical and fiscal uncertainty

Reuters

Gold gained 27% in 2024, its strongest year since 2010, driven by Fed rate cuts and geopolitical tensions. Spot gold began 2025 up 0.4% at $2,633.38, with analysts expecting continued bullishness fueled by fiscal deficits and geopolitical risks under the Trump administration.

🪙 Crypto

XRP leads crypto surge amid bullish start to 2025

CoinDesk

XRP rose 11%, driven by $1.3B in South Korean trading, signaling historic volatility patterns. Bitcoin topped $95K, with firms targeting $185K this year. Analysts cite institutional adoption, crypto-friendly U.S. policies, and 2024’s halving effects as key factors for sustained bullish momentum.

🌎 Global Economy

Asian markets falter as global investors brace for Trump’s policies

Reuters

Asian equities started 2025 weak, with the MSCI Asia-Pacific index down 0.58%. Investors are wary of Trump’s tariff threats and a hawkish Fed, despite global 2024 equity gains of 16%. The dollar remains strong, pressuring the yen. Analysts expect limited Fed rate cuts, impacting U.S. Treasury yields.

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