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MARKET RECAP → Stocks stumbled on Thursday, kicking off the new year with a volatile session as the downturn from late 2024 carried over into January.

TESLA REPORTS FIRST ANNUAL DROP IN DELIVERIES SINCE 2019 →  Tesla's 2024 deliveries fell to 1.79 million, missing estimates amid intensifying competition and market challenges, but growth plans for affordable EVs and autonomy in 2025 could fuel a comeback. 🚗

EURO AND POUND SLIDE AMID U.S. DOLLAR SURGE → The euro hit its lowest level since 2022, and the pound dropped to an eight-month low as strong U.S. growth, Trump’s policy optimism, and Fed rate expectations fueled the dollar’s rally. 🌍

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Tesla Reports First Annual Drop in Deliveries Since 2019

🚗 Annual Delivery Decline: Tesla delivered 1.79 million vehicles in 2024, marking its first annual drop, down from 1.81 million in 2023. Fourth-quarter deliveries of 495,570 fell short of Wall Street’s expectations, sending shares down 4% amid growing competition and market saturation.

⚡ Competition Heats Up: Tesla faced increasing pressure from rivals like BYD, Hyundai, and traditional automakers. Sales in Europe and China declined in Q4, while Cybertruck inventory grew on used car lots, sparking criticism over Tesla's delay in releasing affordable EV options.

📉 Market and Focus Shifts: CEO Elon Musk’s involvement in politics and ventures outside Tesla raised concerns about distracted leadership. Despite challenges, Tesla expects a 20%-30% growth in 2025, driven by autonomous vehicle initiatives and lower-cost EV models.

TODAY’S TOP NEWS

Euro And Pound Slide Amid U.S. Dollar Surge

🪙 Euro and Pound Hit Multi-Month Lows: The euro dropped to $1.031, its lowest since November 2022, while the pound slid to an eight-month low of $1.239. Strong U.S. economic momentum and the dollar’s appeal under Trump’s expected policies boosted the greenback.

📈 Trump’s Policies Lift Dollar Sentiment: Investors bet on U.S. dominance in 2025, driven by promises of deregulation and tax cuts under Trump. Markets braced for fewer Fed rate cuts, contrasting with more dovish tones from the ECB and Bank of England.

🌐 Europe’s Economic Struggles Weigh In: Weak third-quarter U.K. growth and structural issues in eurozone economies, coupled with trade war fears, kept the outlook grim. Analysts expect further euro depreciation, potentially hitting dollar parity again.

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