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December, 2025

  • 10 December 2025 12:49 am

    2025’s Last FOMC Decision: Will the Fed Open the Doors Wide for “2026 Easing”?

    The critical meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) commenced today, Tuesday, December 9, and will conclude tomorrow, Wednesday, December 10, with the announcement of the Central Bank’s latest monetary policy decisions. This meeting, the last of 2025, is viewed as an event of paramount importance, as it lays …

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  • 9 December 2025 11:12 pm

    Dollar Strengthens Ahead of Fed Meeting as Job Data Surprises

    The U.S. dollar strengthened modestly on Tuesday, with the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) rising 0.19% to 99.282 as of 20:10 GMT+2. This comes a day before the Federal Reserve concludes its two-day policy meeting, keeping investors on edge.The greenback gained support from unexpectedly strong U.S. labor market data. The October …

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  • 9 December 2025 9:51 pm

    Iraq’s Oil Return Pressures Prices as Global Markets Brace for a Delicate Balance

    Oil prices slipped on Tuesday as the sudden restoration of production from Iraq’s West Qurna 2 field injected fresh supply into an already fragile market. The field’s rapid return added meaningful volumes back into global output, creating immediate downward pressure and forcing traders to reassess short-term expectations.The Iraqi restart signals …

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  • 9 December 2025 8:54 pm

    Wall Street Wavers as Positive Jobs Data Sets the Stage for a Crucial Fed Decision

    U.S. equities delivered a mixed performance on Tuesday as investors entered the first day of the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting with guarded optimism. Markets are widely expecting the Fed to cut interest rates by 25 basis points—a move that could shape the final stretch of the year for stocks, …

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  • 9 December 2025 7:47 pm

    High-Stakes December: BoE Braces for a Knife-Edge Decision on Interest Rates

    The Bank of England’s next interest rate announcement—scheduled for Thursday, December 18—is shaping up to be one of the closest and most consequential calls in years. While markets have confidently priced in a 25-basis-point cut to 3.75 percent, the underlying picture is far more complex, with policymakers divided, inflation data …

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  • 9 December 2025 5:35 pm

    U.S. Futures Edge Higher as Markets Brace for Potentially Contentious Fed Rate Cut

    U.S. stock futures traded slightly higher on Tuesday as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of the Federal Reserve’s final policy meeting of 2025 — a decision expected to set the tone for markets heading into the new year. At 05:35 ET (10:35 GMT): Dow Jones Futures rose 30 points …

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  • 9 December 2025 3:22 pm

    Dollar Steadies Ahead of Fed Decision; Aussie Rises as RBA Rules Out More Easing

    The U.S. dollar held largely steady on Tuesday as traders braced for a widely expected interest-rate cut from the Federal Reserve, while the Australian dollar firmed after its central bank signaled no need for further easing. The U.S. dollar index dipped 0.1% to 98.977, with investors preparing not only for …

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  • 9 December 2025 2:00 pm

    Bitcoin Slips as Traders Turn Cautious Ahead of Fed Decision

    Bitcoin dipped on Tuesday as investors adopted a risk-off stance ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting, where markets widely expect an interest-rate cut. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was last down 1.5% at $90,011.6 by 01:16 ET (06:16 GMT), holding within a narrow $90,000–$92,000 trading band. Caution Prevails Ahead of …

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  • 9 December 2025 1:12 pm

    German Exports Edge Higher on EU Demand, but U.S. and China Weakness Signals Ongoing Trade Strain

    German exports unexpectedly rose in October, supported by stronger trade within the European Union, even as shipments to the United States and China fell sharply amid ongoing tariff and demand pressures. Exports from Europe’s largest economy inched up 0.1% on the month, defying expectations for a 0.5% decline, according to …

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  • 9 December 2025 12:33 pm

    Oil Slips as Markets Await Ukraine Peace Signals and Fed Rate Decision

    Oil prices dipped on Tuesday, extending the previous session’s more than 2% slide, as traders monitored geopolitical developments, ample supply signals, and the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy decision. Brent crude futures slipped 7 cents, or 0.1%, to $62.42 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell 13 cents, or …

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  • 9 December 2025 10:41 am

    Gold Steadies Ahead of Fed Decision as Markets Brace for Rate Cut

    Gold prices were broadly stable in Asian trading on Tuesday, with traders adopting a cautious stance ahead of this week’s U.S. Federal Reserve meeting, where policymakers are widely expected to deliver another interest rate cut. Although the yellow metal has shown mild weakness in early December, it remains on track …

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  • 9 December 2025 2:05 am

    Gold Under Pressure Ahead Of FOMC Decision

    Gold experienced a notable retreat on Monday, drifting toward the $4,190 mark as a surge in U.S. Treasury yields dampened the metal’s appeal. While the year has been defined by a historic 60% rally, the immediate path is clouded by a high-stakes standoff between rising borrowing costs and anticipated shifts …

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  • 9 December 2025 12:30 am

    Market Volatility Peaks as Investors Gird for Final Fed Meeting of 2025

    The U.S. stock market experienced a notable pullback on Monday, December 8, as the holiday season’s optimistic rally met the sobering reality of the Federal Reserve’s final policy meeting of the year. The S&P 500 slipped 0.5%, retreating from all-time highs as traders adopted a “wait-and-see” approach ahead of the …

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