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December, 2025

• 11 December 2025 2:29 pm

  Oil Prices Edge Higher After U.S. Seizes Sanctioned Venezuelan Tanker; Crude Stocks Decline

  

  Oil prices rose in Asian trading on Thursday after the United States seized a sanctioned oil tanker near Venezuela, raising concerns about potential supply disruptions, while a drop in U.S. crude inventories added further support. As of 21:38 ET (02:38 GMT): Brent (Feb) rose 0.4% to $62.44 per barrel WTI …

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• 11 December 2025 1:40 pm

  SNB Holds Rates at 0% as Expected; Focus Shifts to Schlegel’s Press Conference for Policy Signalsserves

  

  The Swiss National Bank (SNB) kept interest rates unchanged at 0%, in line with expectations.Market attention now turns to Chairman Martin Schlegel’s press conference at 09:00 GMT, where investors will be seeking clearer guidance on the path of monetary policy. Key Highlights from the SNB Monetary Policy Statement Interest Rate …

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• 11 December 2025 1:01 pm

  European Stocks Slip as Tech Sector Weakens After Oracle Outlook; Fed Easing Signals Offer Limited Support

  

  European shares traded lower on Thursday, as a selloff in technology stocks—triggered by a downbeat forecast from U.S. cloud firm Oracle—offset investor relief over the Federal Reserve’s policy signals, which were less hawkish than feared. The STOXX 600 slipped 0.3% to 576.78 by 08:09 GMT, with major regional indices in …

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• 11 December 2025 12:18 pm

  Bitcoin Falls as Fed Cut Disappoints Markets amid Policy Divisions and AI-Led Risk Aversion

  

  Bitcoin slipped on Thursday, giving back mid-week gains as investors reacted to a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut that was overshadowed by a surprisingly cautious policy outlook and deep divisions among Fed officials, tempering expectations for meaningful monetary easing in 2026. The world’s largest cryptocurrency last traded 2.5% lower at …

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• 11 December 2025 12:08 pm

  RBA Holds Rates at 3.60%

  

  Australia’s central bank kept its benchmark cash rate unchanged at 3.60% on Tuesday, in line with market expectations, while cautioning that inflation risks have shifted to the upside. Concluding its two-day policy meeting, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) said it needed more time to assess the persistence of price …

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• 11 December 2025 11:00 am

  Gold Slips as Traders Digest Dovish-Tilt Fed; Silver Retreats After Fresh Record High

  

  Gold prices declined in Asian trading on Thursday as markets absorbed the Federal Reserve’s latest policy signals, while silver eased after briefly touching a new all-time high earlier in the session. Metal markets were mixed overall. Although the Fed cut interest rates as expected and announced a major liquidity-boosting plan, …

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• 11 December 2025 3:33 am

  Powell Plays Down Expectations of Further Easing as Fed Signals Confidence in the Economy

  

  Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a calm and measured message on Wednesday, working to cool market expectations for continued monetary easing. He emphasized that the U.S. economy is “in a good place” and that current interest rates sit within a “reasonable range” close to the neutral level that balances …

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• 11 December 2025 2:24 am

  Dow Jones Soars as Fed Delivers Third Straight Rate Cut

  

  The Dow Jones Industrial Average powered higher on Wednesday, rising more than 1.2% after the Federal Reserve announced its third consecutive interest-rate cut. The move instantly boosted market sentiment, pushing the Dow toward four-week highs as investors grew more confident that additional easing could follow in the coming months.The Fed’s …

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• 11 December 2025 1:59 am

  US Dollar Slips as Fed Rate Cut and Powell’s Cautious Tone Weigh on Market Sentiment

  

  The US dollar closed lower on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates in its December meeting, adding pressure on the currency as markets digested a softer policy stance. The central bank also signaled the need for additional Treasury purchases—an action that functions much like quantitative easing and reinforces …

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• 11 December 2025 12:02 am

  Powell Signals Caution and Market Divergence

  

  In a widely anticipated move, the Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points at its December meeting, bringing the Federal Funds Target Range to 3.50%–3.75%. The decision, aligning with market expectations, reflects the Fed’s effort to balance its dual mandate of fostering maximum employment and maintaining …

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• 10 December 2025 11:20 pm

  Fed Delivers December Rate Cut, Markets Eye Powell’s Next Move

  

  The Federal Reserve capped its final meeting of 2025 with a widely anticipated decision: a 25‑basis‑point cut to the Federal Funds Target Range, bringing rates down to 3.50%–3.75%. The move, telegraphed well in advance, matched market expectations and immediately shifted attention to Chair Jerome Powell’s guidance on what comes next. …

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• 10 December 2025 11:13 pm

  Markets Focus on Powell’s Remarks After Fed Rate Cut

  

  Following the Fed’s year-end 25 bps rate cut, major markets and key assets are closely watching Chair Jerome Powell’s post-meeting comments. Investors are paying attention to his guidance on inflation, the labor market, and the Fed’s policy outlook for 2026, as these statements could shape short-term movements in the US …

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• 10 December 2025 10:26 pm

  Oil Prices Hold Steady Amid Supply Concerns and Fed Watch

  

  Crude oil prices showed minor fluctuations Wednesday, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) trading around $58.28 per barrel, down slightly from the previous close of $58.38. Brent crude meanwhile was near $61.99 per barrel, marking a small dip from its last session.The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) recently reported a decline …

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