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December, 2025

• 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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• 18 December 2025 10:21 pm

  Euro Slips Against Yen as Central Banks Diverge

  

  The Euro weakened against the Japanese Yen on Thursday as investors weighed contrasting signals from Europe and Japan’s central banks. The European Central Bank (ECB) opted to keep interest rates unchanged, while expectations of a rate hike from the Bank of Japan (BoJ) lent strength to the Yen. The currency …

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• 18 December 2025 9:23 pm

  Wall Street Surges as Inflation Cools and AI Momentum Returns

  

  U.S. markets staged a powerful rebound Thursday, lifted by a cooler‑than‑expected inflation reading and blockbuster earnings from the technology sector. The rally broke a four‑day losing streak and reignited optimism that the Federal Reserve may continue easing interest rates in 2026. Inflation Relief Sparks OptimismThe latest consumer price index showed …

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• 18 December 2025 8:06 pm

  Euro Strengthens as Improved Outlook Lifts Market Confidence

  

  The euro moved higher after Europe’s central bank kept its policy settings unchanged, a decision that markets had largely expected. What drove the currency’s rebound was not the policy stance itself, but a more positive economic outlook that helped restore confidence after earlier weakness.Updated projections showed stronger growth expectations and …

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• 18 December 2025 5:33 pm

  ECB Holds at 2% as Inflation Near Target, but Services Keep Policymakers Cautious

  

  The European Central Bank (ECB) left interest rates unchanged on Thursday, keeping the deposit rate at 2%, in a decision that was broadly expected as inflation trends stay close to the bank’s target and policymakers avoid locking themselves into a fixed easing path. The ECB previously cut rates in June, …

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• 18 December 2025 4:34 pm

  BoE Cuts Rates to 3.75% as Inflation Cools and Growth Weakens

  

  The Bank of England (BoE) cut its benchmark interest rate on Thursday, as widely expected, responding to a sharp deceleration in inflation and mounting signs of economic weakness across the U.K. economy. The central bank lowered the Bank Rate by 25 basis points to 3.75% from 4.0%, marking the fourth …

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• 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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