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December, 2025

• 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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• 17 December 2025 2:52 pm

  European Stocks Edge Higher Ahead of Key Central Bank Meetings

  

  European equity markets traded modestly higher on Wednesday, as investors positioned themselves ahead of a busy week of regional central bank policy decisions, while softer inflation data provided a notable boost to U.K. stocks. By 03:05 ET (08:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX index rose 0.2%, France’s CAC 40 gained 0.2%, and …

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• 17 December 2025 1:00 pm

  Bitcoin Holds Near $87,000 as ETF Outflows and Fed Uncertainty Weigh on Sentiment

  

  Bitcoin traded largely flat near the $87,000 level on Wednesday, stabilizing after modest losses earlier in the week, as persistent outflows from U.S.-listed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and uncertainty over the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate outlook kept investors cautious. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was last seen little changed at $86,748 by 01:51 …

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• 17 December 2025 12:21 pm

  Oil Prices Jump as Trump Orders Blockade of Sanctioned Venezuelan Tankers

  

  Oil prices climbed more than 1% on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered what he described as a “total and complete” blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, injecting fresh geopolitical risk into energy markets already grappling with demand concerns. Brent crude futures rose 87 cents, …

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• 17 December 2025 11:12 am

  U.K. Inflation Cools Sharply in November, Strengthening Case for BoE Rate Cut

  

  The U.K.’s annual inflation rate fell sharply in November, reinforcing expectations that the Bank of England (BoE) could cut interest rates at its final policy meeting of the year later this week. Data showed consumer price inflation eased to 3.2% in November, down from 3.6% in October. While inflation remains …

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• 17 December 2025 11:10 am

  U.S. Dollar Edges Higher as Soft Labor Data Clouds Fed Rate-Cut Timing

  

  The U.S. dollar edged modestly higher on Wednesday, moving away from its lowest level since early October, as investors weighed signs of a softening labor market against lingering uncertainty over when the Federal Reserve may deliver its next interest rate cut. The dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a …

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• 17 December 2025 2:09 am

  Trump Considers Waller for Top Federal Reserve Role Amid Rate-Cut Debate

  

  US President Donald Trump is reportedly set to interview Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller for a top position at the Fed, according to sources familiar with the matter. Waller joins a shortlist that already includes National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett and former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh, both of whom …

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