Rethinking those rate cut bets: World market themes for the week ahead

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A flurry of data should give markets a clearer sense of how fast inflation is falling globally, as turmoil in the Red Sea and oil price gains renews angst over price pressures. U.S. banking giants kick off the reporting season and crypto markets look set for more volatility. Here’s a look at the week ahead in global markets: INFLATION: CHEER VS FEAR Open this photo in gallery: Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Wednesday, Jan. 3.Seth Wenig/The Associated Press U.S. stocks and bonds soared in late 2023 in anticipation of Federal Reserve...