U.S. stocks closed higher on Friday, fueled by a surge in technology shares for the second consecutive session, sparking a fresh upward wave on Wall Street this week. The rally was ignited by the semiconductor sector after Micron Technology, America’s largest memory chip producer, issued upbeat guidance for the current …

The U.S. dollar closed the week with renewed strength, advancing against all major currencies as global markets moved into a cautious, holiday-season mindset. Despite a brief setback earlier in the week, the greenback regained momentum as investors reassessed the broader economic picture and adjusted positions ahead of thinner trading conditions.A …

Gold prices dipped on Thursday as global equities climbed sharply, reducing the metal’s appeal as a safe-haven asset for investors. Strong performance in stock markets often draws capital away from non-yielding assets like gold, and that dynamic was clearly visible this week.Adding to the downward pressure, comments from several major …

Japan’s central bank is approaching a pivotal moment, with markets widely expecting an interest rate increase that would lift borrowing costs to their highest level in nearly 30 years. The decision, due at the end of the bank’s final policy meeting of the year, is seen as another decisive step …

Crude oil prices opened the latest trading day under mild pressure, reflecting a market still struggling to find clear direction amid conflicting signals. Early trading showed both U.S. and global benchmarks edging slightly lower, reinforcing the view that oil remains trapped in a narrow range as traders weigh near-term risks …

As of December 19, Q4 2025 earnings season is winding down, with most major reports from the week of December 15–19 already released. Friday typically sees lighter reporting volume compared to earlier days, and specific company results for December 19 are not prominently detailed in available sources (many calendars list …

The latest U.S. inflation data delivered a welcome surprise, showing price pressures easing faster than anticipated in November 2025. Headline inflation rose 2.7% from a year earlier, undershooting expectations, while core inflation—excluding food and energy—slowed to 2.6%, its lowest pace in nearly four years. The figures suggest inflation is continuing …

The Euro weakened against the Japanese Yen on Thursday as investors weighed contrasting signals from Europe and Japan’s central banks. The European Central Bank (ECB) opted to keep interest rates unchanged, while expectations of a rate hike from the Bank of Japan (BoJ) lent strength to the Yen. The currency …

U.S. markets staged a powerful rebound Thursday, lifted by a cooler‑than‑expected inflation reading and blockbuster earnings from the technology sector. The rally broke a four‑day losing streak and reignited optimism that the Federal Reserve may continue easing interest rates in 2026. Inflation Relief Sparks OptimismThe latest consumer price index showed …

The euro moved higher after Europe’s central bank kept its policy settings unchanged, a decision that markets had largely expected. What drove the currency’s rebound was not the policy stance itself, but a more positive economic outlook that helped restore confidence after earlier weakness.Updated projections showed stronger growth expectations and …