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December, 2025

• 22 December 2025 1:16 am

  Weekly Market Wrap: Investors are betting on further Fed rate cut

  

  Financial markets ended last week in a state of uncertainty following the release of what were arguably the most consequential U.S. data sets for global trading: employment figures and inflation readings. These developments are the focus of this week’s market summary. U.S. labor‑market data reflected a continued deterioration over the …

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• 20 December 2025 2:06 am

  Silver Breaks Records as Investors Flock to Precious Metals

  

  Silver prices surged to fresh all-time highs this week, underscoring a powerful rally that continues to defy traditional market headwinds. The metal climbed close to the $67.50 level, extending a strong upward trend that has gathered pace in recent months and captured the attention of global investors. What makes this …

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• 20 December 2025 1:51 am

  Markets Look Ahead to 2026 as Currencies, Gold, and Crypto Close a Turbulent Year

  

  Global financial markets are heading into the final stretch of the year with a mix of cautious optimism and lingering uncertainty, as investors begin to position for 2026. After a volatile 2025 marked by shifting growth expectations, policy adjustments, and sharp price swings across asset classes, attention is now turning …

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• 19 December 2025 11:41 pm

  U.S. Inflation Data Unlikely to Shift Federal Reserve’s Near-Term Course

  

  The latest U.S. inflation figures are not expected to significantly alter the Federal Reserve’s policy direction, as policymakers appear more focused on incoming data rather than reacting to a single report. While recent figures continue to show gradual easing in price pressures, they are widely seen as insufficient on their …

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• 19 December 2025 10:12 pm

  Gold Caught in a Tight Range as Dollar Strength Tempers Inflation Optimism

  

  Gold prices ended the week moving sideways near the $4,350 level, reflecting a market caught between supportive expectations for easier monetary policy and the restraining force of a resilient U.S. dollar. After a brief surge earlier in the week, the precious metal struggled to build on its gains, settling into …

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• 19 December 2025 9:24 pm

  US Inflation Nears the Finish Line, but Questions Remain

  

  Inflation in the United States appears to be cooling and edging closer to the Federal Reserve’s long-standing target, according to the latest consumer price data. After running hotter through late summer, price pressures eased noticeably in the early fall, offering tentative relief to policymakers, markets, and households alike. Still, gaps …

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• 19 December 2025 8:34 pm

  Tech Rally Powers Wall Street Gains

  

  U.S. stocks closed higher on Friday, fueled by a surge in technology shares for the second consecutive session, sparking a fresh upward wave on Wall Street this week. The rally was ignited by the semiconductor sector after Micron Technology, America’s largest memory chip producer, issued upbeat guidance for the current …

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• 19 December 2025 7:18 pm

  Dollar Finishes the Week on Stronger Ground as Markets Weigh Inflation Signals

  

  The U.S. dollar closed the week with renewed strength, advancing against all major currencies as global markets moved into a cautious, holiday-season mindset. Despite a brief setback earlier in the week, the greenback regained momentum as investors reassessed the broader economic picture and adjusted positions ahead of thinner trading conditions.A …

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• 19 December 2025 4:20 pm

  U.S. Stock Futures Advance on Softer Inflation, but Weekly Losses Still Loom

  

  U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Friday, extending gains from the previous session after softer-than-expected November inflation data revived hopes of additional Federal Reserve rate cuts in the coming year. By 05:55 ET (10:55 GMT), Dow Jones futures were up 40 points (+0.1%), S&P 500 futures gained 0.3%, and …

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• 19 December 2025 1:59 pm

  European Stocks Take a Breather, But Weekly Gains Hold After Central Bank Blitz

  

  European equities were largely flat on Friday as investors stepped back after a dense week of central-bank decisions and macro headlines, while the major indices still looked set to close the week in positive territory. By early trade, Germany’s DAX inched up 0.1%, while France’s CAC 40 and the UK’s …

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• 19 December 2025 12:44 pm

  Bitcoin Stuck Below $90,000 as Soft U.S. Inflation Fails to Spark Breakout

  

  Bitcoin traded in a narrow range on Friday, hovering near the $87,000 level, as investors continued to adopt a cautious stance despite softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data that reinforced expectations of future Federal Reserve rate cuts. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was last seen 0.6% higher at $87,121, but remained on track …

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• 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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