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December, 2025

• 26 December 2025 7:41 pm

  One Cut or Many? The Federal Reserve’s 2026 Policy Path Explained in FAQs

  

  As the U.S. economy moves into 2026, investors, businesses, and policymakers are closely watching the Federal Reserve’s next moves. Based on the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) December 2025 Summary of Economic Projections, the central bank is signaling a cautious approach to monetary easing, shaped by resilient growth, lingering inflation …

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• 26 December 2025 4:59 pm

  Dollar Hovers Near 12-Week Lows as Year-End Trading Stays Muted; Yen Steady After Tokyo Inflation Data

  

  Most major currencies traded in tight ranges on Friday amid thin year-end market conditions, while the U.S. dollar hovered near 12-week lows as investors weighed softer U.S. rate expectations and a fresh batch of Japanese economic data. Liquidity remained light across Asian and European FX sessions, with many market participants …

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• 26 December 2025 3:20 pm

  Oil Prices Edge Higher as U.S. Tightens Pressure on Venezuelan Exports, Nigeria Airstrikes Add to Geopolitical Risk

  

  Oil prices inched higher on Friday, supported by renewed geopolitical tensions and targeted U.S. policy moves that heightened concerns over potential supply disruptions, even as the broader market remains on track for its steepest annual decline in four years. Brent crude futures rose 0.1% to $62.29 a barrel by 06:06 …

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• 26 December 2025 10:50 am

  Asian Stocks Edge Higher as Japan’s TOPIX Hits Record; Investors Eye Tokyo Inflation, Factory Output

  

  Most Asian equity markets advanced in thin year-end trading on Friday, with Japan’s TOPIX index surging to a record high as investors assessed a fresh batch of economic data from Tokyo. Activity across the region remained subdued, with several major markets — including Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong — …

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• 26 December 2025 4:21 am

  2026: The Year the Dollar’s Dominance Retested, But Not Broken

  

  The US dollar heads into 2026 carrying visible scars from the past year. After a prolonged slide through 2025, the narrative around the greenback has shifted from effortless strength to cautious reassessment. This is not a collapse story. It is a stress test—one shaped by softer growth, narrowing policy advantages, …

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• 26 December 2025 2:50 am

  Is Nvidia Quietly Redrawing the Map of the AI Chip Race?

  

  Nvidia’s decision to commit roughly $20 billion in cash to secure Groq’s inference technology and talent marks more than its largest deal ever. It signals a decisive bet on where artificial intelligence is heading next—and raises uncomfortable questions about competition, regulation, and concentration of power in the data-center economy.From Training …

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• 26 December 2025 1:03 am

  China 2026: Navigating a Pivotal Economic Crossroads

  

  Property Collapse vs. Export Boom As China prepares to launch its 15th Five-Year Plan, the economy faces a crucial juncture. Over the past five years, the property market has collapsed, with new home sales falling over 50%, while exports have surged nearly 8% annually, reflecting China’s move into higher-value manufacturing, …

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• 26 December 2025 12:47 am

  Wall Street on Pause for Christmas After Record Highs: Santa Rally in Sight for 2026

  

  U.S. Markets Closed for Christmas, But the Buzz Continues: On December 25, 2025, U.S. markets are taking a holiday break, with both the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq closed for Christmas Day. While trading is paused, Wall Street is far from quiet. Investors are reflecting on record-setting closes from …

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• 26 December 2025 12:07 am

  Has Fed Successfully Absorbed Trump’s Pressure Without Losing Ground?

  

  In 2025, the Federal Reserve found itself walking a delicate tightrope between political pressures and its mandate to stabilize the U.S. economy. Facing repeated threats from former President Donald Trump, the central bank adopted a low-profile, strategic approach, quietly absorbing challenges while maintaining its core independence.A Quiet Monetary Strategy in …

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• 25 December 2025 11:31 pm

  Crypto Awakens: Traders Test Holiday Waters in 2025 Santa Rally

  

  Market Edges Higher on Christmas Day: The cryptocurrency market showed signs of life on Christmas Day, gaining modestly and boosting the overall market capitalization. After weeks of sideways trading, investors are now watching for a potential “Santa Rally,” hoping the holiday period could spark renewed momentum across digital assets.Bitcoin hovered …

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• 25 December 2025 10:34 pm

  Ruble Rally in a Year of Turbulence: Russia’s Currency Defies the Odds in 2025

  

  In a year marked by geopolitical strain and economic uncertainty, the Russian ruble delivered a striking performance. Between January 1 and December 24, 2025, the currency gained nearly 30% against the U.S. dollar, climbing from 113.73 to 78.99 per dollar. It was one of the ruble’s strongest annual showings in …

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• 25 December 2025 9:32 pm

  Wall Street Warns, Crowd Roars: Palantir’s Relentless Rally Sparks Trillion-Dollar Talk

  

  Retail Investors Take the Wheel: Palantir has become one of the most hotly debated stocks on the market. Even as Wall Street raises red flags over valuation, individual investors have rushed in, pouring billions into the data-analytics and defense software company. That wave of retail demand has helped drive Palantir’s …

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• 25 December 2025 8:37 pm

  Has Fed Paved the Way for Jerome Powell to Step Aside?

  

  Reappointments and stability may finally let the chair leave gracefully: After months of intense political pressure, the Federal Reserve may have quietly reassured its chair that stepping down could be a smooth, safe transition. The central bank’s recent moves signal stability and continuity, potentially allowing Jerome Powell to exit the …

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