The US dollar slipped to its lowest level in nearly six weeks on Thursday, following the Federal Reserve’s widely anticipated decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points. Markets had already priced in more than a 95% chance of the move, yet its ripple effects were clearly felt across …
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Asian Markets Roar to Records: Tech Euphoria Lifts Tokyo and Seoul as Oil Spike Tempers the Rally
Key Takeaways Records shattered: South Korea’s KOSPI surged 2.3% to an all-time high of 6,630.…
Oil Holds Firm as Iran’s Surprise Hormuz Proposal Meets Stalled Talks and Tightening Supply
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Weekly market wrap: geopolitics Vs. optimism as the Fed’s decision Looms
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Oil Turns Lower as WTI Slips Back Under Pressure
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US Dollar Softens as Markets Turn Focus to Central Bank Week
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Hormuz Tensions Ignite Inflation Fears, Casting Shadow Over the US Dollar
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Market Analysis
December, 2025
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11 December 2025 10:52 pm
Wall Street Splits Direction: Dow Hits Record High as Tech Stocks Face Fresh Pressure
U.S. stocks delivered a mixed performance on Thursday as investors navigated a blend of new economic data and corporate earnings that fueled both optimism and caution. The S&P 500 slipped about 0.3%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 fell more than 1%, marking its lowest level in a week. In contrast, …
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11 December 2025 9:42 pm
Gold Advances as US Dollar Weakens Amid Fed Caution
Gold prices remained steady on Thursday, regaining some of the losses seen earlier in the week as the US Dollar weakened. Investors are carefully assessing the economic landscape and the Federal Reserve’s recent actions, weighing the potential for future gains against ongoing uncertainties. At the same time, gold continues to …
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11 December 2025 8:49 pm
Euro Surges to Nine-Week Peak as US Dollar Weakens on Soft Jobs Data
The euro extended its gains against the US dollar on Thursday, climbing to 1.17521 USD, up 0.49% (+0.00575) from the previous session. This marks the strongest level for the euro against the dollar in more than nine weeks, reflecting growing confidence in the European currency as the dollar comes under …
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11 December 2025 7:34 pm
Yen Rises as Dollar Slips on Weak US Jobs Data and Growing BoJ Expectations
The US Dollar slid against the Japanese Yen on Thursday as fresh labor-market figures pointed to a cooling US economy, adding pressure on the currency while speculation about possible policy tightening in Japan grew stronger.The latest jobless data showed a marked rise in new unemployment claims, signaling that the US …
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11 December 2025 7:07 pm
AI Hype Hits Reality: Oracle Shares Slide Amid Investor Concerns
Shares of Oracle tumbled after its latest quarterly earnings slightly missed expectations, raising fresh concerns about the returns from its aggressive push into artificial intelligence.Oracle reported $16.1 billion in revenue for the three months ending in November, just below analyst forecasts. While overall revenue grew 14% and its AI-focused cloud …
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11 December 2025 5:59 pm
U.S. Jobless Claims Rise More Than Expected, Testing Labor Market Resilience After Fed Rate Cut
U.S. initial jobless claims climbed more than expected last week, breaking from the prior week’s sharp drop to a three-year low and offering a slightly softer signal on labor market momentum ahead of the next Federal Reserve decision window. First-time applications for state unemployment benefits rose to 236,000 in the …
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11 December 2025 3:41 pm
IEA Trims 2026 Oil Surplus View as Demand Outlook Improves, Supply Growth Cools
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has revised its medium-term oil outlook, projecting a slightly tighter market in 2026 than previously anticipated, as stronger demand collides with a softer pace of supply growth. In its latest monthly report, the Paris-based agency lifted its global oil demand forecasts for both 2025 and …
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11 December 2025 2:29 pm
Oil Prices Edge Higher After U.S. Seizes Sanctioned Venezuelan Tanker; Crude Stocks Decline
Oil prices rose in Asian trading on Thursday after the United States seized a sanctioned oil tanker near Venezuela, raising concerns about potential supply disruptions, while a drop in U.S. crude inventories added further support. As of 21:38 ET (02:38 GMT): Brent (Feb) rose 0.4% to $62.44 per barrel WTI …
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11 December 2025 1:40 pm
SNB Holds Rates at 0% as Expected; Focus Shifts to Schlegel’s Press Conference for Policy Signalsserves
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) kept interest rates unchanged at 0%, in line with expectations.Market attention now turns to Chairman Martin Schlegel’s press conference at 09:00 GMT, where investors will be seeking clearer guidance on the path of monetary policy. Key Highlights from the SNB Monetary Policy Statement Interest Rate …
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11 December 2025 1:01 pm
European Stocks Slip as Tech Sector Weakens After Oracle Outlook; Fed Easing Signals Offer Limited Support
European shares traded lower on Thursday, as a selloff in technology stocks—triggered by a downbeat forecast from U.S. cloud firm Oracle—offset investor relief over the Federal Reserve’s policy signals, which were less hawkish than feared. The STOXX 600 slipped 0.3% to 576.78 by 08:09 GMT, with major regional indices in …
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11 December 2025 12:18 pm
Bitcoin Falls as Fed Cut Disappoints Markets amid Policy Divisions and AI-Led Risk Aversion
Bitcoin slipped on Thursday, giving back mid-week gains as investors reacted to a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut that was overshadowed by a surprisingly cautious policy outlook and deep divisions among Fed officials, tempering expectations for meaningful monetary easing in 2026. The world’s largest cryptocurrency last traded 2.5% lower at …
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11 December 2025 12:08 pm
RBA Holds Rates at 3.60%
Australia’s central bank kept its benchmark cash rate unchanged at 3.60% on Tuesday, in line with market expectations, while cautioning that inflation risks have shifted to the upside. Concluding its two-day policy meeting, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) said it needed more time to assess the persistence of price …
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