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December, 2025

• 15 December 2025 7:42 pm

  Fed’s Williams Draws a Clear Line: Inflation Must Return to 2%

  

  Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams reaffirmed the central bank’s commitment to restoring price stability, stressing that bringing inflation back to its 2% target remains critical for the US economy. Speaking at an event hosted by the New Jersey Bankers Association, Williams struck a measured tone, signaling …

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• 15 December 2025 5:31 pm

  U.S. Stock Futures Rise as Investors Brace for Data-Heavy Final Full Week of 2025

  

  U.S. stock index futures traded higher on Monday as investors positioned for the last full trading week of the year, with markets set to digest a dense run of U.S. economic releases that could shape interest-rate expectations into early 2026. By 05:30 ET (10:30 GMT), Dow Jones futures were up …

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• 15 December 2025 4:13 pm

  Oil Prices Flat as Venezuela Supply Risks Clash With Growing Oversupply Fears

  

  Oil prices were largely steady on Monday as markets weighed near-term supply risks tied to escalating U.S.–Venezuelan tensions against mounting expectations of a global crude surplus and the possibility of increased Russian exports should a Ukraine peace deal materialize. Brent crude futures slipped 16 cents, or 0.26%, to $60.96 a …

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• 15 December 2025 2:13 pm

  European Stocks Tick Higher Ahead of ECB, BoE Decisions as Markets Brace for Delayed U.S. Data

  

  European equities edged higher on Monday, kicking off the last full trading week of the year with investors balancing lingering year-end optimism against a packed calendar of central bank decisions and delayed U.S. macro releases. By 03:05 ET (08:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX rose 0.4%, France’s CAC 40 gained 0.4%, and …

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• 15 December 2025 11:49 am

  Bitcoin Slips Below $90,000 as Markets Turn Cautious Ahead of Key U.S. Data and Central Bank Decisions

  

  Bitcoin edged lower on Monday, slipping back below the $90,000 mark as investors adopted a cautious, wait-and-see stance ahead of a busy week packed with economic data and major central bank policy decisions. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was last trading 0.4% lower at $89,768.6 by 01:54 ET (06:54 GMT), remaining …

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• 15 December 2025 10:37 am

  Gold Extends Rally as Dovish Fed Signals Weigh on Dollar Ahead of Key U.S. Data

  

  Gold prices advanced in Asian trading on Monday, extending gains after reaching a near two-month high in the previous session, as a softer U.S. dollar and declining Treasury yields continued to support precious metals following less hawkish signals from the Federal Reserve. Spot gold climbed 1% to $4,343.62 an ounce …

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• 14 December 2025 10:57 pm

  Weekly Recap: Fed Signals a Turning Point as Markets Look Beyond the Rate Cut

  

  Financial markets ended the week on a positive note, encouraged less by the expected quarter-point interest rate cut and more by the broader message coming from the Federal Reserve. Investors focused on signals that policymakers are becoming increasingly attentive to economic risks, particularly in the labor market, while remaining confident …

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• 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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