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flag Global markets edged higher before Christmas, with U.S. inflation easing and gold hitting a record.

flag Global equity markets were quiet ahead of the Christmas holiday, with the Paris CAC 40 slipping 0.3% as trading volumes remained light. flag European exchanges closed early Wednesday, and Wall Street saw partial closures, limiting activity. flag U.S. inflation data showed signs of slowing, boosting expectations of further Federal Reserve rate cuts, which supported the S&P 500’s slight weekly gain. flag The CAC 40 ended last week up 1%, nearing its November high. flag Bond markets weakened, with German and French yields rising, and U.S. 10-year yields hitting 4.15%. flag Gold surged 1.4% to $4,447.40, reaching a record high despite strong stock markets, an unusual safe-haven move.

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