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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European Stocks Slide as Precious Metals Rout Hits Sentiment
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Bitcoin Slides to Near 10-Month Low as Liquidations Surge and Fed Uncertainty Deepens
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Gold Slides Further as Profit-Taking Intensifies After Warsh Fed Nomination
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ECB Stays the Course: No Rate Hikes on the Horizon
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Market Analysis
December, 2025
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18 December 2025 1:36 pm
Dollar Edges Higher Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data and Key Central Bank Decisions
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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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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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