The financial markets are preparing for a crucial week before Christmas, with major central banks like the Fed, Bank of England, and Bank of Japan making key interest rate decisions. In Europe, manufacturing and services PMIs indicate deep contractions in Germany and France, while the UK shows slight improvements. The Fed is expected to lower interest rates amid rising inflation, and the BOJ is considering further rate hikes. The People's Bank of China is likely to maintain its Loan Prime Rates. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)