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Sterling Slumps as “Triple Threat” of Data Sets Stage for BoE’s Pre-Christmas Rate Cut

The British Pound faced a sharp decline on Wednesday, retreating against the U.S. Dollar as a wave of downbeat economic signals shifted the landscape for the UK economy. With inflation cooling faster than expected, unemployment rising, and national output shrinking, the stage is now set for a major policy shift …

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US Equities Mixed as Energy Sector Rallies on Venezuela Sanctions

Wall Street saw a fragmented performance on Wednesday as geopolitical tensions bolstered energy and mining stocks, while broader indices struggled for momentum amid shifting global bond yields.Market Summary: A Divergent SessionMajor benchmarks closed with mixed results as investors weighed geopolitical risks against domestic economic commentary:S&P 500: Edged lower, slipping by …

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Wall Street Struggles as Jobs Weakness and Falling Oil Prices Add Pressure — But Some Tech Names Still Rally

U.S. equity markets faced mixed trading on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, as investors reacted to conflicting economic data and renewed volatility in energy prices. Major indices showed subdued performance, with traders cautious about the outlook for growth and interest rates. At the same time, certain high‑growth technology stocks bucked the …

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U.S. Labor Market Caught Between Slowdown and Resilience: A Dual Reading of October and November 2025 Jobs Data

U.S. employment data for October and November 2025 painted a mixed picture of labor market conditions, arriving at a sensitive moment that could trigger unconventional reactions in financial markets. The release of both months’ figures on the same day—due to the longest government shutdown in U.S. history—added an extra layer …

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Investors Cautious Post-NFP: Equities Retreat, Metals Surge, Dollar Under Pressure

NFP

U.S. financial markets struggled to find direction after the latest Non-Farm Payrolls report delivered mixed signals on the health of the labor market, dampening risk appetite and cooling the traditional December rally in equities.Stocks opened cautiously, weighed down by a rise in the unemployment rate to 4.6%, even as headline …

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