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December, 2025

• 13 December 2025 1:01 am

  Broadcom’s AI Boom Overshadowed by Investor Jitters

  

  Broadcom delivered quarterly results that easily surpassed Wall Street expectations, yet its stock suffered a sharp 11% decline, marking its worst trading day since January. The sell-off reflected broader unease in the artificial intelligence sector, with shares of Oracle, Nvidia, and Advanced Micro Devices also sliding. Despite reporting a 28% …

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• 13 December 2025 12:02 am

  Gold Holds Firm Amid Fed Uncertainty and Global Tensions

  

  Gold prices remained supported on Friday, holding onto gains above the $4,300 level after reaching a seven-week high. Traders booked some profits ahead of the weekend, but the precious metal continues to benefit from uncertainty around U.S. monetary policy and ongoing geopolitical frictions.Federal Reserve officials have expressed concerns about persistent …

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• 12 December 2025 11:04 pm

  Brent and WTI Slide as Oversupply Pressures Deepen and Market Sentiment Weakens

  

  Brent and WTI crude prices extended their declines today, reinforcing the broader narrative of a market struggling under the weight of persistent oversupply and fading demand momentum. Brent slipped to around $61.16 per barrel, while WTI eased toward $57.48, both reflecting a cautious trading mood as investors assess the global …

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• 12 December 2025 9:44 pm

  U.S. Bond Yields Rise After Fed Officials Warn Against Rapid Rate Cuts

  

  U.S. Treasury yields climbed on Friday following cautionary remarks from Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee, who warned against moving too quickly on further interest-rate cuts after three consecutive reductions since September. The comments prompted investors to reconsider the path of monetary policy heading into 2026.The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield …

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• 12 December 2025 8:51 pm

  Pound Struggles Into 2026 as Growth Stalls and Political Risks Rise

  

  The British Pound continues to face mounting pressure as the UK edges toward 2026, weighed down by sluggish economic performance and an ongoing cycle of monetary easing. Although the recent budget offered some short-term relief, deeper structural issues are keeping the currency on the defensive. Analysts warn that flat growth …

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• 12 December 2025 7:52 pm

  Goolsbee Breaks from the Fed: Why One Top Official Says Rate Cuts Are Coming Too Fast

  

  In a rare public dissent, Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee has made it clear he’s not comfortable with the pace at which the U.S. central bank is cutting interest rates. While most policymakers supported the latest reduction, Goolsbee argued that the Fed should have waited for more convincing evidence …

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• 12 December 2025 5:20 pm

  Bitcoin Holds a Tight Range After Fed Cut, While Altcoins Attempt a Modest Bounce

  

  Bitcoin edged higher on Friday, but price action remained largely contained as markets digested the Federal Reserve’s latest quarter-point rate cut and the central bank’s updated economic projections. The largest cryptocurrency was last up 2.5% at $92,579.6 by 01:51 ET (06:51 GMT). The move put Bitcoin on track for a …

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• 12 December 2025 4:37 pm

  U.S. Futures Mixed as Fed Liquidity Boost Lifts Cyclicals, While AI Valuation Fears Pressure Tech

  

  U.S. stock futures were mixed on Friday, as the market tried to balance two opposing forces: a supportive Fed backdrop that’s improving liquidity and risk appetite, versus renewed skepticism about AI-related valuations and payoff timelines, which is weighing on mega-cap and semiconductor-linked sentiment. At 06:05 ET (11:05 GMT): Dow futures …

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• 12 December 2025 3:25 pm

  Dollar Steadies, But Heads for Third Weekly Drop After Fed Cut; Yen and Euro in Focus

  

  The U.S. dollar traded flat on Friday, but remained on track for a third straight weekly decline after the Federal Reserve’s latest rate cut pushed U.S. borrowing costs to near three-year lows. At 04:00 ET (09:00 GMT), the Dollar Index held near 97.995, yet was still pacing a ~0.7% weekly …

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• 12 December 2025 12:50 pm

  European Equities Advance as Fed Lift Trumps Weak U.K. Data

  

  European stocks pushed higher on Friday, with investors leaning into risk after a dovish Federal Reserve tone outweighed fresh signs of softness in U.K. growth. By 03:05 ET (08:05 GMT): Germany’s DAX rose 0.5% France’s CAC 40 gained 0.2% U.K.’s FTSE 100 climbed 0.4% Fed Cut and Record Wall Street …

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• 12 December 2025 11:48 am

  Gold Slips but Heads for Weekly Gain as Dovish Fed Boosts Metals; Silver Holds Near Record Highs

  

  Gold prices edged lower in Asian trading on Friday, pausing after a sharp week-long rally fueled by a more dovish-than-expected Federal Reserve and broad strength across precious and industrial metals. Despite the mild pullback, gold and most major metals remained on track for solid weekly gains, supported by a weaker …

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• 12 December 2025 11:07 am

  U.K. GDP Contracts Again in October as Budget Uncertainty Weighs on Economic Momentum

  

  The U.K. economy unexpectedly remained in contraction in October, extending a weak run of monthly activity as businesses and households paused decisions ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn budget. Gross domestic product fell 0.1% month-on-month in October, matching September’s decline and missing forecasts for a modest 0.1% increase, according to …

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• 12 December 2025 2:56 am

  Oil Slides to Seven-Week Low as Supply Glut Overshadows Global Support Factors

  

  Oil prices fell sharply on Thursday as the market grappled with mounting concerns over abundant global supply, sending crude to its lowest level in nearly two months. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for January delivery dropped 1.4%, while gasoline futures slid 1.2%, with gasoline prices sinking to their weakest point in …

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