Market Overview : January 2025

The year 2024 on the financial markets · 19 January 2025

Despite the clouds, the economy remains on course Geopolitical tensions did not prevent the US markets from shining, thanks to falling inflation, the strength of the US economy, and the enthusiasm for artificial intelligence, while bonds surprised positively despite high rates. In a rather turbulent global context, marked by armed conflicts on multiple fronts and elections in most regions of the world, global growth defied specialists' predictions. If this geopolitical environment has increased investor uncertainty, global growth has reassured everyone with its strength. The United States has maintained its leading position among advanced economies in terms of growth. The US economy has remained robust, despite high interest rates, benefiting from consumer appetite and the spectacular results of its technology companies. Growth in the Eurozone, although in poor shape, has only experienced a minor slowdown. Finally, China showed signs of recovery at the end of the year, helping to boost the outlook for the global economy.

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Market Overview : January 2025