U.S. retail sales were unexpectedly flat in October, though consumer spending appears to have remained on a solid footing at the start of the fourth quarter despite the rising cost of living that is forcing some households to scale back. The unchanged reading in retail sales reported by the Commerce …
Read More »Oil Prices Jump as Iran Tensions Escalate and U.S. Crude Inventories Shrink
Oil prices surged on Wednesday, with U.S. crude climbing more than 2% as renewed geopolitical tensio…
Gold Drops Over 3% After CPI Data Reinforces Higher-for-Longer Rate Outlook
U.S. Inflation Figures Weigh on Gold as Markets Scale Back Expectations for Interest Rate CutsGold p…
U.S. CPI Hits 3-Year High of 4.2% as Gasoline Prices Surge 40.5%: Fed Rate Hike Bets Solidify
Key Takeaways Headline CPI accelerates: Annual consumer prices rose 4.2% in May — up from 3.8% in Ap…
U.S. CPI Hits 3-Year High of 4.2% in May: Iran War Energy Shock Keeps Inflation Pressure Firmly Elevated
Key Takeaways CPI at 3-year high: Annual U.S. consumer inflation rose to 4.2% in May — the highest r…
Trump Threatens Iran Power Plants and Bridges as Talks Collapse: Oil Surges 2% on “Bully of the Middle East is DEAD” Post
Key Takeaways Oil rebounds sharply: Brent rose 1.7% to $93.03 per barrel, while WTI climbed 2.0% to …
May Inflation Expected at 4.2%, Highest in Three Years as Iran War Ripples Through Consumer Prices
Key Takeaways 4.2% annual CPI expected: If confirmed, it would mark the highest inflation reading si…
Barclays: European Stocks Can Handle ECB Rate Hikes Better Than 2011 — Banks, Energy, and Miners the Top Picks
Key Takeaways ECB 25bp hike expected Thursday: Policymakers responding to Iran war energy-driven inf…
Wall Street Futures Slide as Iran Strikes Resume and Tech Rally Fizzles: CPI Data the Last Hope for Market Direction
Key Takeaways Futures fall: S&P 500 futures dropped 0.2% to 7,373.75, Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.…
Bitcoin Crashes 3% as Iran Missile Barrage Crushes Peace Hopes: ETF Outflows Slow But War Fears Dominate
Key Takeaways Bitcoin falls 3%: The world’s largest crypto dropped to $61,375.5, wiping out mo…
Oil Rebounds 1.8% as U.S. Strikes Iran Over Downed Helicopter: Ceasefire Unravels and API Shows Massive 9M Barrel Draw
Key Takeaways Oil bounces back: Brent rose 1.8% to $93.08 per barrel, while WTI climbed 1.8% to $89.…
Market Analysis
December, 2025
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16 December 2025 6:06 pm
U.S. Retail Sales Stall in October as Higher-Income Spending Offsets Cost-of-Living Pressures
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16 December 2025 5:36 pm
U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls Rise More Than Expected in November, Signaling Labor Market Resilience
The U.S. labor market showed continued resilience in November, as Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) increased by 64,000, according to data released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The reading surpassed market expectations for a gain of 50,000, offering a modest upside surprise to investors. The better-than-expected job growth suggests …
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16 December 2025 3:32 pm
Bitcoin Slumps Toward $86K as Tech Selloff and Key U.S. Data Keep Risk Appetite on Edge
Bitcoin extended its recent pullback on Tuesday, pressured by fragile risk sentiment ahead of major U.S. economic releases and continued weakness across global technology stocks. The world’s largest cryptocurrency fell about 4% to $85,987.9 by 00:35 ET (05:35 GMT), hovering near a two-week low and close to levels last seen …
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16 December 2025 2:08 pm
European Stocks Slip as Tech Weakness Lingers; Central Bank Week and U.S. Payrolls Take Focus
European equities traded lower on Tuesday, tracking the softer tone from Wall Street, though declines remained contained as investors positioned for a heavy week of central bank decisions and key U.S. data. At 03:05 ET (08:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX fell 0.6%, France’s CAC 40 dipped 0.2%, and the U.K.’s FTSE …
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16 December 2025 12:31 pm
Rising U.K. Unemployment and Slower Wage Growth Strengthen Case for BoE Rate Cut
The U.K. labour market showed further signs of cooling in October, reinforcing expectations that the Bank of England (BoE) will lower interest rates at its final policy meeting of the year later this week. Data released on Tuesday by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed that the unemployment rate …
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16 December 2025 5:26 am
Japanese Yen Hits One-Week High as Strong Data Fuels Rate-Hike Bets
The Japanese yen climbed to its strongest level in at least a week, supported by a series of upbeat domestic economic indicators and growing market expectations that the Bank of Japan is edging closer to raising interest rates.The U.S. dollar/yen pair fell by around 0.6% on Monday, as the yen …
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16 December 2025 1:19 am
Gold Holds Firm Near Historic Highs as Investors Await Clearer Signals from the Fed and U.S. Data
Gold prices remained broadly steady at the start of the week, consolidating near record levels as investors balanced mixed messages from the US Federal Reserve with expectations for upcoming economic data. After briefly pushing higher earlier in the session, the precious metal gave up some gains as traders locked in …
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15 December 2025 11:57 pm
Wall Street Nears 24/7 Trading as Markets Digest a Mixed Day of Performance
Wall Street is edging closer to a structural transformation that could redefine how and when investors trade, as Nasdaq moves forward with plans to significantly extend its trading hours. The initiative comes at a time when U.S. markets are showing mixed daily performance, highlighting both the growing global demand for …
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15 December 2025 10:39 pm
Domino’s Pizza Shares Remain in Focus After Strong Rally
Domino’s Pizza shares continue to attract investor interest despite the strong gains recorded in recent months, as analysts suggest the stock remains relatively attractive from a valuation standpoint. Even after its notable rise, the company’s shares are not widely seen as overstretched, leaving room for further upside—particularly for investors seeking …
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15 December 2025 9:44 pm
China’s Growth Engine Stalls as Output Slows and Consumer Demand Weakens
China is approaching 2026 with mounting economic pressures, as new data point to a broad loss of momentum across key sectors. Factory output growth has fallen to a 15-month low, while retail sales have recorded their weakest performance since the country abruptly lifted its strict zero-COVID restrictions. Together, the figures …
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15 December 2025 8:46 pm
Euro Climbs to Multi-Week Highs as a Softer Dollar and Dovish Fed Shift the Balance
The euro extended its rally against the US dollar on Monday, climbing to its strongest levels in weeks as the greenback remained under pressure following the Federal Reserve’s recent interest rate cut. The EUR/USD pair hovered near 1.1760, marking its highest point since early October, supported by a growing belief …
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15 December 2025 7:42 pm
Fed’s Williams Draws a Clear Line: Inflation Must Return to 2%
Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams reaffirmed the central bank’s commitment to restoring price stability, stressing that bringing inflation back to its 2% target remains critical for the US economy. Speaking at an event hosted by the New Jersey Bankers Association, Williams struck a measured tone, signaling …
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15 December 2025 5:31 pm
U.S. Stock Futures Rise as Investors Brace for Data-Heavy Final Full Week of 2025
U.S. stock index futures traded higher on Monday as investors positioned for the last full trading week of the year, with markets set to digest a dense run of U.S. economic releases that could shape interest-rate expectations into early 2026. By 05:30 ET (10:30 GMT), Dow Jones futures were up …
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