As 2025 draws to a close, global markets are heading toward one of the most dramatic year-ends in recent memory. While U.S. equities, precious metals, and cryptocurrencies are delivering historic gains, the U.S. dollar and oil are suffering deep, structural declines. The shift is driven by a powerful trifecta: expectations …

U.S. Treasury yields have surged in recent days, driven by a combination of global monetary signals and key U.S. economic data.The main catalyst was comments from Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda earlier this week, hinting at a possible interest rate hike in the near future. This boosted the Japanese …

The announcement that President Donald Trump has chosen a successor to Jerome Powell at the helm of the Federal Reserve has sent ripples across global markets. With Powell’s term ending in May 2026, investors are bracing for a shift in monetary policy that could redefine the balance between growth and …

Crude oil prices climbed on Thursday, December 4, as global markets reacted to a combination of geopolitical tensions and expectations of U.S. interest rate cuts. Brent crude rose to $63 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) approached $60, reflecting renewed market caution following attacks on Russian oil infrastructure in …

U.S. stocks declined on Thursday despite some data that suggested the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates in December. The market was pressured by weak nonfarm payrolls, which highlighted slower job growth, while gains in weekly unemployment claims were largely ignored.Adding to market uncertainty is the nomination of Kevin Hassett …

The euro slipped slightly against the US dollar on Thursday, pausing after an eight-day winning streak as investors reassessed market sentiment ahead of major economic releases. The pair retreated from its earlier highs near 1.1660—the strongest level since mid-October—pressured by a mild rebound in the US Dollar and mixed data …

China’s renewed crackdown on cryptocurrencies in late 2025 has reignited debate over the future of digital assets. Yet instead of undermining Bitcoin, the latest warnings from the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) may strengthen Bitcoin’s appeal as a neutral hedge in an era of shifting monetary power. As Beijing accelerates …

As trading floors close on December 4, 2025, one outcome looks almost inevitable: the Federal Reserve will cut its benchmark rate by a quarter point next week, lowering the target range to 3.50%–3.75%. Futures markets are assigning better than an 84% probability to that move — a complete about-face from …

The U.S. dollar fell about 0.4% to its lowest level in five weeks, weighed down by disappointing job data that bolstered expectations for continued monetary easing by the Federal Reserve.The decline followed the release of November’s ADP employment report, which pointed to a slowdown in the U.S. labor market, signaling …

On Wednesday, December 3, 2025, Wall Street witnessed one of its most eventful trading sessions of the season. A crowded earnings calendar collided with mixed economic signals, leaving investors to parse a complex narrative of resilience and risk. According to Benzinga, the day’s lineup featured heavyweight names including Salesforce, C3.ai, …