Tariffs Take a Backseat to Fiscal Strategy: US President Donald Trump’s tariffs dominated headlines in 2025, yet the year-end economic reality tells a different story. Despite early predictions of a possible recession, the US economy displayed remarkable resilience, with third-quarter growth soaring 4.3%, fueled by strong consumer spending and capital …
Read More »Gold Extends Pullback After Record Rally as JPMorgan Stays Bullish on Medium-Term Outlook
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Russian Oil Transit Via Ukraine Falls to 10-Year Low in 2025
Russian oil transit through Ukraine fell to a decade-low 9.7 million metric tons in 2025, according …
U.S. Futures Slide as Precious Metals Rout Weighs on Sentiment Ahead of Earnings Rush
U.S. stock futures moved lower on Monday as a sharp selloff in gold and silver dented risk appetite …
Oil Slides as US-Iran Talks Cool Geopolitical Premium, Profit-Taking Hits Crude
Oil prices fell sharply in Asian trade on Monday as reports of renewed talks between the United Stat…
European Stocks Slide as Precious Metals Rout Hits Sentiment
European stocks traded lower on Monday, pressured by a sharp selloff in precious metals that unsettl…
Bitcoin Slides to Near 10-Month Low as Liquidations Surge and Fed Uncertainty Deepens
Bitcoin traded near its weakest level since April on Monday after a sharp weekend sell-off dragged p…
Gold Slides Further as Profit-Taking Intensifies After Warsh Fed Nomination
Gold prices fell sharply on Monday, extending steep losses from the previous session as investors lo…
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EUR/USD Dips Below 1.19 as Dollar Strength Surges
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Warsh Nomination Sends Dollar Higher and Gold Tumbling as Central Banks Dominate Market Focus
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Market Analysis
December, 2025
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31 December 2025 7:41 pm
Euro Strength Marks Shifting Economic Tides at Year’s End
Euro’s Resilient Rally: The euro ended 2025 on a strong note, recovering from earlier lows to trade firmly above 1.1750 in the final sessions of the year. Despite thin holiday volumes and subdued volatility, the common currency has delivered one of its best annual performances in recent memory, appreciating more …
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31 December 2025 7:03 pm
AI Bubble Explainer: What the Debate Heading Into 2026 Is Really About
As artificial intelligence continues to dominate corporate investment plans and equity market performance, a growing debate has emerged on Wall Street: is the AI boom the early stage of a transformative technological shift, or are markets drifting toward an unsustainable bubble? The question has gained urgency heading into 2026, as …
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31 December 2025 5:04 pm
Oil Prices Edge Higher but Remain on Track for Worst Year Since 2020
Oil prices traded modestly higher on Wednesday but were still heading toward their steepest annual losses since 2020, as persistent concerns over a global supply surplus overshadowed recurring geopolitical tensions that offered only limited, short-lived support. As of 05:30 ET (10:30 GMT), Brent crude futures for March delivery rose 0.2% …
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31 December 2025 3:57 pm
European Stocks Trade Mixed in Early New Year’s Eve Session as Markets Prepare for Early Close
European shares traded mixed on Wednesday during New Year’s Eve trading, with several major markets operating on shortened schedules and defense stocks among the notable gainers. By 09:24, the U.K.’s FTSE 100 was down 0.03% and set to close early, while Germany’s DAX remained shut for the holiday. France’s CAC …
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31 December 2025 1:55 pm
Bitcoin Edges Higher but Heads for Yearly Decline After Steep Q4 Selloff
Bitcoin rose slightly on Wednesday but remained on course to end 2025 in negative territory, weighed down by a sharp fourth-quarter downturn as thin liquidity and fading risk appetite pressured the broader cryptocurrency market. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was last up 1.3% at $89,010 by 06:56 ET (11:56 GMT). Despite …
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31 December 2025 11:55 am
Asian Markets End 2025 on a High Note Despite Holiday Closures and Trade Volatility
Most Asian stock markets were closed on Wednesday, the final trading day of 2025, but the region remained on track to finish the year with strong gains, led by technology and semiconductor shares amid accelerating demand for artificial intelligence, despite periodic volatility tied to U.S. trade policy. With major markets …
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31 December 2025 10:56 am
Gold Prices Edge Higher in Asia After Sharp Pullback From Record Highs
Gold prices rose modestly in Asian trading on Tuesday, recovering slightly after a steep drop from near record highs in the previous session, as year-end profit-taking eased and investors reassessed a range of geopolitical risks. By 00:12 ET (06:12 GMT), spot gold was up 0.7% at $4,362.30 per ounce, while …
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31 December 2025 2:31 am
US Dollar Climbs on Strong Economic Signals, FOMC’s Measured Tone
Economic Data Fuels Dollar Momentum: The US dollar rose to a one-week high on Tuesday, boosted by encouraging economic indicators and market expectations of a cautiously managed Federal Reserve. Recent data showed home prices increasing steadily across major cities, signaling resilience in the housing sector. The monthly and annual growth …
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31 December 2025 1:19 am
Oil Retreats Amid Strong Dollar, Supported by Chinese Demand and Geopolitical Risks
Oil prices fell on Tuesday as a stronger US dollar and rising American inventories weighed on the market, but robust Chinese demand, ongoing geopolitical tensions, and OPEC+ production freeze plans limited the losses.The market appears poised for a period of cautious equilibrium, balancing supply pressures with sustained global demand.Crude futures …
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31 December 2025 12:03 am
US Session – Market Drivers: Markets Digest FOMC’s December Minutes
Dollar Gains Strength as Fed Signals More Rate Cuts: As the year winds down, forex markets are digesting the latest insights from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) December meeting. The released minutes revealed that many Fed officials are open to additional rate cuts if inflation continues to ease, while …
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30 December 2025 11:13 pm
FOMC Minutes Hint at More Rate Cuts as Economic Outlook Brightens
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) released the minutes of its December meeting, signaling that most officials are open to further interest rate reductions if inflation continues its gradual decline. The document also highlighted a modest upward revision to the U.S. economic growth forecast compared to the October meeting. Policymakers …
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30 December 2025 10:07 pm
Yen Slides as US Treasury Yields Push Dollar Higher
USD/JPY Gains Amid Dollar Strength: The Japanese yen weakened against the US dollar on Tuesday, pushing the USD/JPY pair up by approximately 0.3%. The yen came under clear pressure during US trading hours as a strong dollar and rising US Treasury yields made dollar-denominated assets more attractive compared to the …
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