On the day:
- Stoxx 600 -0.2%
- German DAX -0.5%
- Francis CAC -0.35%
- UK's FTSE 100 +0.5%
- Spain's IBEX +0.3%
- Italy's FTSE MIB +0.2%
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Reminder: US markets closed for holiday today, Stocks and bonds closed, FX never truly shuts but it'll be thin and illiquid, at best. Futures hours?... Check out the screenshot.
China data due Monday are expected to show Q4 GDP growth of 4.5% y/y, the weakest in three years, as weak consumption and investment offset strong exports. Retail sales are seen at a three-year low, while policy support remains cautious.
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KLAC surges 109% on AI chip demand, but high P/E (43.39x) signals premium risk. TD Cowen upgrades to Buy.
EU leaders will hold an emergency summit after Trump threatened tariffs on European allies over Greenland. A €93bn package of suspended EU counter-tariffs will automatically return on Feb 6 if no deal is reached.
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