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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Gold and silver prices retreated this week as investors booked profits following a record-breaking a…
2026 Crypto Forecast: Is Weakening Dollar Good News for Bitcoin?
Bitcoin’s Daily Dip, Yearly Perspective: As 2025 ends, Bitcoin hovers around $87,750, down about 0.7…
Dollar Climbs to One-Week High Amid Strong Jobs Data
Daily and Yearly Snapshot: The US Dollar Index (DXY) rose to 98.304, marking its highest level in a …
Dow Ends Strong Year with Slight Dip as Investors Reflect on 2025
Stocks Pull Back Modestly Amid Year-End Adjustments: The Dow Jones Industrial Average softened on th…
Trump Eyes the Fed: How Interest Rates Will Shape 2026
Tariffs Take a Backseat to Fiscal Strategy: US President Donald Trump’s tariffs dominated headlines …
Euro Strength Marks Shifting Economic Tides at Year’s End
Euro’s Resilient Rally: The euro ended 2025 on a strong note, recovering from earlier lows to trade …
AI Bubble Explainer: What the Debate Heading Into 2026 Is Really About
As artificial intelligence continues to dominate corporate investment plans and equity market perfor…
Oil Prices Edge Higher but Remain on Track for Worst Year Since 2020
Oil prices traded modestly higher on Wednesday but were still heading toward their steepest annual l…
European Stocks Trade Mixed in Early New Year’s Eve Session as Markets Prepare for Early Close
European shares traded mixed on Wednesday during New Year’s Eve trading, with several major markets …
Bitcoin Edges Higher but Heads for Yearly Decline After Steep Q4 Selloff
Bitcoin rose slightly on Wednesday but remained on course to end 2025 in negative territory, weighed…
Market Analysis
December, 2025
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17 December 2025 9:47 pm
Sterling Slumps as “Triple Threat” of Data Sets Stage for BoE’s Pre-Christmas Rate Cut
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17 December 2025 8:41 pm
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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17 December 2025 7:32 pm
Solid Ground: Bostic Forecasts Strong Economic Growth Through 2026
Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic offered a confident outlook for the American economy this week, signaling that current momentum is far from a fleeting trend. Speaking at a discussion in Georgia, Bostic emphasized that national economic expansion remains solid—a trajectory he expects to maintain well into 2026.What About he …
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17 December 2025 4:30 pm
U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher Ahead of Fed’s Waller as Soft Data Shapes Rate-Cut Debate
U.S. stock index futures ticked higher on Wednesday as investors weighed a run of softer economic indicators and positioned for remarks from Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller, a closely watched event after recent shifts in policy expectations. By 06:10 ET (11:10 GMT), Dow Jones futures were up 110 points (+0.2%), …
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17 December 2025 2:52 pm
European Stocks Edge Higher Ahead of Key Central Bank Meetings
European equity markets traded modestly higher on Wednesday, as investors positioned themselves ahead of a busy week of regional central bank policy decisions, while softer inflation data provided a notable boost to U.K. stocks. By 03:05 ET (08:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX index rose 0.2%, France’s CAC 40 gained 0.2%, and …
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17 December 2025 1:00 pm
Bitcoin Holds Near $87,000 as ETF Outflows and Fed Uncertainty Weigh on Sentiment
Bitcoin traded largely flat near the $87,000 level on Wednesday, stabilizing after modest losses earlier in the week, as persistent outflows from U.S.-listed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and uncertainty over the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate outlook kept investors cautious. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was last seen little changed at $86,748 by 01:51 …
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17 December 2025 12:21 pm
Oil Prices Jump as Trump Orders Blockade of Sanctioned Venezuelan Tankers
Oil prices climbed more than 1% on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered what he described as a “total and complete” blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, injecting fresh geopolitical risk into energy markets already grappling with demand concerns. Brent crude futures rose 87 cents, …
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17 December 2025 11:12 am
U.K. Inflation Cools Sharply in November, Strengthening Case for BoE Rate Cut
The U.K.’s annual inflation rate fell sharply in November, reinforcing expectations that the Bank of England (BoE) could cut interest rates at its final policy meeting of the year later this week. Data showed consumer price inflation eased to 3.2% in November, down from 3.6% in October. While inflation remains …
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17 December 2025 11:10 am
U.S. Dollar Edges Higher as Soft Labor Data Clouds Fed Rate-Cut Timing
The U.S. dollar edged modestly higher on Wednesday, moving away from its lowest level since early October, as investors weighed signs of a softening labor market against lingering uncertainty over when the Federal Reserve may deliver its next interest rate cut. The dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a …
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17 December 2025 2:09 am
Trump Considers Waller for Top Federal Reserve Role Amid Rate-Cut Debate
US President Donald Trump is reportedly set to interview Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller for a top position at the Fed, according to sources familiar with the matter. Waller joins a shortlist that already includes National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett and former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh, both of whom …
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17 December 2025 12:56 am
Market Drivers – US Session: Dollar Weakness Persists Amid Soft Economic Data
The US Dollar fell below the 98.00 level on Tuesday, marking its lowest point since early October. The decline followed a US labor report that highlighted a notable slowdown in the job market, reinforcing concerns about the economy and overshadowing weak European data.Against major currencies, the US Dollar showed mixed …
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17 December 2025 12:32 am
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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16 December 2025 11:33 pm
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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