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December, 2025

• 19 December 2025 9:24 pm

  US Inflation Nears the Finish Line, but Questions Remain

  

  Inflation in the United States appears to be cooling and edging closer to the Federal Reserve’s long-standing target, according to the latest consumer price data. After running hotter through late summer, price pressures eased noticeably in the early fall, offering tentative relief to policymakers, markets, and households alike. Still, gaps …

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• 19 December 2025 8:34 pm

  Tech Rally Powers Wall Street Gains

  

  U.S. stocks closed higher on Friday, fueled by a surge in technology shares for the second consecutive session, sparking a fresh upward wave on Wall Street this week. The rally was ignited by the semiconductor sector after Micron Technology, America’s largest memory chip producer, issued upbeat guidance for the current …

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• 19 December 2025 7:18 pm

  Dollar Finishes the Week on Stronger Ground as Markets Weigh Inflation Signals

  

  The U.S. dollar closed the week with renewed strength, advancing against all major currencies as global markets moved into a cautious, holiday-season mindset. Despite a brief setback earlier in the week, the greenback regained momentum as investors reassessed the broader economic picture and adjusted positions ahead of thinner trading conditions.A …

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• 19 December 2025 4:20 pm

  U.S. Stock Futures Advance on Softer Inflation, but Weekly Losses Still Loom

  

  U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Friday, extending gains from the previous session after softer-than-expected November inflation data revived hopes of additional Federal Reserve rate cuts in the coming year. By 05:55 ET (10:55 GMT), Dow Jones futures were up 40 points (+0.1%), S&P 500 futures gained 0.3%, and …

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• 19 December 2025 1:59 pm

  European Stocks Take a Breather, But Weekly Gains Hold After Central Bank Blitz

  

  European equities were largely flat on Friday as investors stepped back after a dense week of central-bank decisions and macro headlines, while the major indices still looked set to close the week in positive territory. By early trade, Germany’s DAX inched up 0.1%, while France’s CAC 40 and the UK’s …

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• 19 December 2025 12:44 pm

  Bitcoin Stuck Below $90,000 as Soft U.S. Inflation Fails to Spark Breakout

  

  Bitcoin traded in a narrow range on Friday, hovering near the $87,000 level, as investors continued to adopt a cautious stance despite softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data that reinforced expectations of future Federal Reserve rate cuts. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was last seen 0.6% higher at $87,121, but remained on track …

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• 19 December 2025 11:51 am

  BOJ Hikes to 0.75% and Signals More Tightening if Wages and Inflation Stay Firm

  

  The Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised interest rates by 25 basis points on Friday, lifting its short-term policy rate to 0.75% from 0.5% in a widely expected move that marks the bank’s second hike of the year after January’s increase. The decision was unanimously approved by the BOJ’s policy board, …

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• 19 December 2025 10:49 am

  Gold Dips Slightly as Silver and Platinum Outperform Ahead of U.S. CPI and Major Central Bank Decisions

  

  Gold prices edged modestly lower in Asian trading on Thursday, while silver hovered near record highs, as investors paused after a strong rally and awaited key U.S. inflation data alongside a series of pivotal central bank policy decisions. Spot gold slipped 0.1% to $4,334.48 an ounce, while February gold futures …

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• 19 December 2025 3:20 am

  Gold Pulls Back as Stocks Rally and Central Bank Policy Outlook Shifts

  

  Gold prices dipped on Thursday as global equities climbed sharply, reducing the metal’s appeal as a safe-haven asset for investors. Strong performance in stock markets often draws capital away from non-yielding assets like gold, and that dynamic was clearly visible this week.Adding to the downward pressure, comments from several major …

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• 19 December 2025 2:24 am

  BoJ Poised for Historic Rate Hike as Markets Brace for Policy Shift

  

  Japan’s central bank is approaching a pivotal moment, with markets widely expecting an interest rate increase that would lift borrowing costs to their highest level in nearly 30 years. The decision, due at the end of the bank’s final policy meeting of the year, is seen as another decisive step …

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• 19 December 2025 1:34 am

  Oil Prices Drift Lower as Markets Digest Oversupply Risks and Fragile Demand

  

  Crude oil prices opened the latest trading day under mild pressure, reflecting a market still struggling to find clear direction amid conflicting signals. Early trading showed both U.S. and global benchmarks edging slightly lower, reinforcing the view that oil remains trapped in a narrow range as traders weigh near-term risks …

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• 19 December 2025 12:51 am

  Explainer: What Could Recent Corporate Earnings Tell Investors

  

  As of December 19, Q4 2025 earnings season is winding down, with most major reports from the week of December 15–19 already released. Friday typically sees lighter reporting volume compared to earlier days, and specific company results for December 19 are not prominently detailed in available sources (many calendars list …

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• 18 December 2025 11:40 pm

  Why Recent CPI Report Matters: Inflation Cools More Than Expected, but Uncertainty Clouds the Signal

  

  The latest U.S. inflation data delivered a welcome surprise, showing price pressures easing faster than anticipated in November 2025. Headline inflation rose 2.7% from a year earlier, undershooting expectations, while core inflation—excluding food and energy—slowed to 2.6%, its lowest pace in nearly four years. The figures suggest inflation is continuing …

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