Real Vision: Finance & Investing Central Bank Decisions, China’s Economic Slowdown, and Crypto Market Volatility: PALvatar Market Recap, December 15 2025
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Dec 15, 2025 This update dives into pivotal central bank decisions, highlighting contrasting moves from the Bank of Japan and the Bank of England. It discusses crucial U.S. data releases, including payrolls and retail sales, which are set to influence markets. While European equities recover, China faces challenges with dismal industrial growth and retail performance. The crypto landscape sees Bitcoin struggling below $88k despite strong institutional interest, along with insights into upcoming UK regulations for digital assets.
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Cluster Of Major Central Bank Decisions
- This week features nine central bank decisions that will shape global rates and market direction.
- The ECB, BOJ and BOE moves are particularly market-moving and concentrate risk into a short window.
Divergent Policy Paths Increase Volatility
- The BOJ is widely expected to hike 25 basis points while the BOE could move oppositely.
- Divergent central bank actions increase cross-market volatility and currency moves.
US Data Will Drive Near-Term Risk Sentiment
- US employment, retail sales and CPI prints will concentrate market attention midweek.
- These US data releases can swing risk assets and inform the Fed outlook quickly.