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December, 2025

• 10 December 2025 11:20 pm

  Fed Delivers December Rate Cut, Markets Eye Powell’s Next Move

  

  The Federal Reserve capped its final meeting of 2025 with a widely anticipated decision: a 25‑basis‑point cut to the Federal Funds Target Range, bringing rates down to 3.50%–3.75%. The move, telegraphed well in advance, matched market expectations and immediately shifted attention to Chair Jerome Powell’s guidance on what comes next. …

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• 10 December 2025 11:13 pm

  Markets Focus on Powell’s Remarks After Fed Rate Cut

  

  Following the Fed’s year-end 25 bps rate cut, major markets and key assets are closely watching Chair Jerome Powell’s post-meeting comments. Investors are paying attention to his guidance on inflation, the labor market, and the Fed’s policy outlook for 2026, as these statements could shape short-term movements in the US …

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• 10 December 2025 10:26 pm

  Oil Prices Hold Steady Amid Supply Concerns and Fed Watch

  

  Crude oil prices showed minor fluctuations Wednesday, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) trading around $58.28 per barrel, down slightly from the previous close of $58.38. Brent crude meanwhile was near $61.99 per barrel, marking a small dip from its last session.The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) recently reported a decline …

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• 10 December 2025 9:25 pm

  Fed Rate Cut Today as 2026 Questions Arise for U.S. Economy

  

  The Federal Reserve is set to announce a quarter-point interest rate cut today, marking the third reduction this year as officials respond to a cooling labor market and signs of economic strain. While the move is widely expected, uncertainty looms over what monetary policy will look like in 2026, leaving …

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• 10 December 2025 9:12 pm

  Gold Holds Steady Near $4,200 Ahead of Fed Decision

  

  Gold prices stabilized around $4,202 on Wednesday, as investors await the Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate decision. The precious metal has shown strong performance this year, with year-to-date gains exceeding 60%, reflecting its enduring appeal as a safe-haven asset amid economic uncertainty.Markets are expecting the Fed to implement a modest …

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• 10 December 2025 7:50 pm

  Canadian Dollar Pressure: Central Bank Caution Sends Ripples Across Markets

  

  As global markets navigate one of the most turbulent economic periods in recent memory, the world’s major central banks find themselves walking a tightening rope between inflation fatigue, political pressure, and an impatient investment landscape. Markets want clarity, households want relief, and governments want stability — yet the economic data …

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• 10 December 2025 4:41 pm

  Dollar Slips Ahead of Fed Decision as Markets Focus on Powell’s 2026 Guidance

  

  The U.S. dollar edged lower on Wednesday, with traders squarely focused on the conclusion of the Federal Reserve’s final policy meeting of the year, which is expected to shape global risk sentiment going into 2026. At 04:35 ET (09:35 GMT), the Dollar Index, which tracks the greenback against a basket …

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• 10 December 2025 3:40 pm

  Italy’s Industrial Production Drops 1% in October, Underscoring Ongoing Manufacturing Weakness

  

  Italy’s industrial output fell sharply in October, highlighting renewed pressure on the country’s manufacturing sector after a brief rebound in September. Data released Wednesday showed industrial production declined 1.0% month-on-month, far worse than expectations for a 0.3% drop in a Reuters poll of analysts. The setback followed a 2.7% rise …

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• 10 December 2025 2:07 pm

  Bitcoin Rises Ahead of Fed Decision, but Gains Capped by Hawkish Expectations

  

  Bitcoin traded higher on Wednesday as investors positioned ahead of a widely expected U.S. Federal Reserve interest-rate cut later in the day. However, upside momentum remained constrained by growing expectations that the central bank will pair the cut with hawkish forward guidance. By 01:55 ET (06:55 GMT), Bitcoin was up …

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• 10 December 2025 11:50 am

  European Stocks Flat as Markets Brace for Fed Rate Decision

  

  European equities traded without clear direction on Wednesday, as investors remained cautious ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s much-anticipated interest rate decision later in the day. By 03:05 ET (08:05 GMT): Germany’s DAX slipped 0.1% France’s CAC 40 dipped 0.1% U.K.’s FTSE 100 edged 0.1% higher Fed Decision in Focus …

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• 10 December 2025 10:47 am

  Gold Steadies as Markets Brace for Fed Rate Cut; Silver Soars to Record High Above $62

  

  Gold prices were steady in Asian trading on Wednesday, holding firm ahead of a widely anticipated interest rate cut from the U.S. Federal Reserve later in the day. Silver, however, dominated the metals complex, surging to a fresh record high on expectations of tightening supplies and rising demand in 2026. …

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• 10 December 2025 2:49 am

  Investor Confidence Carries Broadcom Rally Toward 2026 Despite Bubble Concerns

  

  Broadcom will unveil its fiscal fourth-quarter results after Thursday’s market close, with traders bracing for sharp price swings. Options markets are pricing in volatility of up to 6%, implying shares could surge to $425—well above Monday’s record intraday peak of $407—or retreat to $377. The semiconductor giant has already shattered …

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• 10 December 2025 1:52 am

  BoC Expected to Hold Rates Steady in December After Strong Economic Data

  

  The Bank of Canada is anticipated to keep interest rates unchanged at its December meeting, following a year of aggressive easing and a recent wave of stronger-than-expected economic indicators. After nine consecutive cuts, the benchmark rate now stands at 2.25%, down from 5.00%, marking the lowest point within the neutral …

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