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December, 2025

  • 8 December 2025 11:57 pm

    Supply Gains and Peace Talks Drag Oil Prices 2.2% Lower

    The global energy market experienced a notable shift on Monday as crude oil prices retreated, driven by a combination of stabilized production in the Middle East and intensified diplomatic efforts in Europe. Both major global benchmarks felt the impact of these shifting fundamentals. Brent crude futures fell by $1.07, or …

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  • 8 December 2025 11:14 pm

    Global Central Bank Outlook: December 2025 Monetary Policy Expectations

    As of December 8, 2025, global central banks are navigating a deeply complex economic landscape. While inflation is cooling in certain regions, labor markets remain unevenly resilient. The current scene is defined by a clear divergence: banks like the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Bank of England are leaning toward …

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  • 8 December 2025 10:10 pm

    Earthquake and Monetary Policy Collide: Why the Yen is Under Pressure

    The global currency market is currently witnessing a dramatic tug-of-war as the US Dollar gains momentum while Japan grapples with domestic uncertainty. This shift has pushed the currency exchange rate higher, driven by a combination of high-stakes central bank maneuvers and an unexpected natural disaster.A “Hawkish” Shift in the United …

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  • 8 December 2025 8:53 pm

    US Dollar Climbs As All Eyes On Powell’s Successor

    The US Dollar has been trending upward since the start of trading this week, bolstered by rising US Treasury yields.This recovery follows a downward close last week, driven by several factors including recent economic data, statements from President Donald Trump, and reports concerning the potential successor to Federal Reserve Chair …

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  • 8 December 2025 7:42 pm

    Euro Struggles as Dollar Regains Strength Ahead of Crucial Fed Decision

    The euro came under renewed pressure at the start of the week, slipping toward a one-week low as the US dollar regained momentum ahead of a highly anticipated interest-rate decision from the Federal Reserve. After briefly touching an intraday high during the European session, the pair retreated toward the 1.1620 …

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  • 8 December 2025 7:03 pm

    Why Has Trump Threatened to Veto Netflix’s $72B Megadeal?

    The primary driver behind President Trump’s threat to block Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery is the looming threat of a digital monopoly. While Netflix views the $83 billion deal (including debt) as a strategic evolution, the White House sees a concentration of power that could fundamentally break competition in …

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  • 8 December 2025 4:18 pm

    Bitcoin Rises Ahead of Key Fed Decision as Rate-Cut Bets Hold Firm

    Bitcoin climbed on Monday, recovering from last week’s pullback as traders maintained strong expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at this week’s policy meeting. The world’s largest cryptocurrency traded 2.2% higher at $91,398.6 by 02:08 ET (07:08 GMT), stabilizing after briefly sliding below $84,000 last week …

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  • 8 December 2025 3:34 pm

    Oil Falls as Traders Weigh Ukraine Peace Efforts and Imminent Fed Rate Cut

    Oil prices moved lower on Monday as traders tracked slow-moving efforts to end the war in Ukraine and positioned ahead of a widely expected U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut later this week. By 10:53 GMT, Brent crude futures were down $0.57 (0.9%) at $63.18 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas …

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  • 8 December 2025 2:08 pm

    European Stocks Steady as Markets Await Key Federal Reserve Decision

    European equities traded without clear direction on Monday, with investors opting for caution ahead of a pivotal week dominated by major central bank meetings — most notably the U.S. Federal Reserve. By 03:25 ET (08:25 GMT), Germany’s DAX slipped 0.1%, France’s CAC 40 fell 0.3%, while the U.K.’s FTSE 100 …

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  • 8 December 2025 12:53 pm

    Gold Rises Modestly as Markets Brace for Fed Rate Cut This Week

    Gold prices moved slightly higher in Asian trading on Monday, supported by a softer U.S. dollar trading near a five-week low and firm expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at its meeting later this week. Sentiment was influenced by a series of weaker economic indicators and Friday’s …

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  • 8 December 2025 6:30 am

    Weekly market wrap: The U.S. Dollar Suffers Heavy Losses amid anticipation of Fed’s Decision

    The US dollar ended last week lower, pressured by a mix of economic data and political developments. Among the key drivers were weaker macroeconomic indicators, comments from President Donald Trump, and reports about potential successors to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Together, these factors reinforced expectations of a rate cut …

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  • 6 December 2025 1:15 am

    Dollar Slips Slightly as Rate-Cut Expectations Weigh on Sentiment

    The US dollar edged lower on Friday, losing less than 0.1%, though it remained comfortably above the five-week low it reached on Thursday. The mild pullback came as stronger equity markets reduced demand for safe-haven liquidity, while growing expectations of an interest-rate cut at next week’s Federal Open Market Committee …

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  • 5 December 2025 11:40 pm

    Wall Street Cheers Cooling Inflation as Dow Rises 150 Points

    The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed higher on Friday, adding around 150 points as investors welcomed fresh signs that US inflation is continuing its gentle retreat. Despite the data being delayed due to the historic government shutdown, the September Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) report delivered exactly what markets wanted to …

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