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December, 2025

• 18 December 2025 3:09 pm

  U.S. Futures Climb as Micron’s AI Boost Offsets CPI Nerves

  

  U.S. stock index futures traded higher early Thursday, with Micron’s blowout results and upbeat guidance lifting sentiment ahead of key U.S. CPI inflation data that could shape the market’s rate outlook into 2026. By 05:10 ET, Dow futures added ~60 points (+0.1%), S&P 500 futures rose ~0.4%, and Nasdaq 100 …

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• 18 December 2025 2:24 pm

  Bitcoin Edges Higher Above $88,000 as ETF Outflows and Fed Uncertainty Cap Gains

  

  Bitcoin ticked modestly higher on Wednesday, trading back above the $88,000 level after earlier losses this week, but upside momentum remained constrained amid sustained outflows from U.S.-listed spot exchange-traded funds and lingering uncertainty over the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate trajectory. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was last up 1.3% at $88,497 by …

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• 18 December 2025 1:36 pm

  Dollar Edges Higher Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data and Key Central Bank Decisions

  

  The U.S. dollar traded slightly higher on Thursday, extending recent gains as investors positioned ahead of pivotal U.S. inflation data and a cluster of central bank meetings across Europe and Asia. The Dollar Index rose 0.1% to 98.127 by 04:10 ET (09:10 GMT), building on a modest advance in the …

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• 18 December 2025 12:22 pm

  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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• 18 December 2025 3:51 am

  Oil Prices Climb as Geopolitical Flashpoints Rekindle Supply Fears

  

  Global energy markets saw a noticeable uptick in oil prices as rising geopolitical tensions fueled fresh concerns over supply disruptions, particularly in Venezuela and Russia. The renewed uncertainty has injected a risk premium into crude markets, pushing prices higher despite mixed fundamental signals.U.S. benchmark crude gained around 1.4%, adding nearly …

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• 18 December 2025 1:30 am

  Markets Brace for First Inflation Reading After Historic Shutdown

  

  Investors are closely watching the release of the November inflation report, which marks the first official reading since the end of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. The data is expected to offer fresh insight into price pressures at a time when uncertainty continues to cloud the economic outlook.The …

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• 18 December 2025 12:49 am

  Gold Surges Past $4,330 as Global Tensions and Economic Uncertainty Drive Safe-Haven Demand

  

  Gold prices climbed sharply, breaking above the $4,330 level as investors sought safety amid a mix of economic uncertainty and rising geopolitical tensions. The precious metal’s advance reflects a renewed appetite for defensive assets at a time when confidence in global stability appears fragile.The rally followed mixed signals from the …

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• 17 December 2025 11:43 pm

  Japan’s Record Budget Sparks Yen Concerns Despite Strong Economic Signals

  

  The Japanese yen weakened in Wednesday’s trading, with the dollar/yen pair rising by around 0.7%, as renewed concerns over Japan’s fiscal policy overshadowed recent positive momentum in the currency and put fresh pressure on its performance.The decline followed reports that the Japanese government is considering a record budget exceeding 120 …

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• 17 December 2025 10:40 pm

  Strategic Shift in Frankfurt: 5 Key Themes Redefining the ECB’s Policy Path

  

  As the European Central Bank (ECB) prepares for its pivotal meeting tomorrow, Thursday, December 18, the narrative in the financial hubs of Frankfurt and Paris has undergone a dramatic reversal. The dominant question is no longer “When is the next cut?” but rather a growing speculation over a potential rate …

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• 17 December 2025 9:47 pm

  Sterling Slumps as “Triple Threat” of Data Sets Stage for BoE’s Pre-Christmas Rate Cut

  

  The British Pound faced a sharp decline on Wednesday, retreating against the U.S. Dollar as a wave of downbeat economic signals shifted the landscape for the UK economy. With inflation cooling faster than expected, unemployment rising, and national output shrinking, the stage is now set for a major policy shift …

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• 17 December 2025 8:41 pm

  US Equities Mixed as Energy Sector Rallies on Venezuela Sanctions

  

  Wall Street saw a fragmented performance on Wednesday as geopolitical tensions bolstered energy and mining stocks, while broader indices struggled for momentum amid shifting global bond yields.Market Summary: A Divergent SessionMajor benchmarks closed with mixed results as investors weighed geopolitical risks against domestic economic commentary:S&P 500: Edged lower, slipping by …

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• 17 December 2025 7:32 pm

  Solid Ground: Bostic Forecasts Strong Economic Growth Through 2026

  

  Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic offered a confident outlook for the American economy this week, signaling that current momentum is far from a fleeting trend. Speaking at a discussion in Georgia, Bostic emphasized that national economic expansion remains solid—a trajectory he expects to maintain well into 2026.What About he …

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• 17 December 2025 4:30 pm

  U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher Ahead of Fed’s Waller as Soft Data Shapes Rate-Cut Debate

  

  U.S. stock index futures ticked higher on Wednesday as investors weighed a run of softer economic indicators and positioned for remarks from Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller, a closely watched event after recent shifts in policy expectations. By 06:10 ET (11:10 GMT), Dow Jones futures were up 110 points (+0.2%), …

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