Market Analysis

December, 2025

  • 10 December 2025 9:25 pm

    Fed Rate Cut Today as 2026 Questions Arise for U.S. Economy

    The Federal Reserve is set to announce a quarter-point interest rate cut today, marking the third reduction this year as officials respond to a cooling labor market and signs of economic strain. While the move is widely expected, uncertainty looms over what monetary policy will look like in 2026, leaving …

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  • 10 December 2025 9:12 pm

    Gold Holds Steady Near $4,200 Ahead of Fed Decision

    Gold prices stabilized around $4,202 on Wednesday, as investors await the Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate decision. The precious metal has shown strong performance this year, with year-to-date gains exceeding 60%, reflecting its enduring appeal as a safe-haven asset amid economic uncertainty.Markets are expecting the Fed to implement a modest …

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  • 10 December 2025 7:50 pm

    Canadian Dollar Pressure: Central Bank Caution Sends Ripples Across Markets

    As global markets navigate one of the most turbulent economic periods in recent memory, the world’s major central banks find themselves walking a tightening rope between inflation fatigue, political pressure, and an impatient investment landscape. Markets want clarity, households want relief, and governments want stability — yet the economic data …

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  • 10 December 2025 4:41 pm

    Dollar Slips Ahead of Fed Decision as Markets Focus on Powell’s 2026 Guidance

    The U.S. dollar edged lower on Wednesday, with traders squarely focused on the conclusion of the Federal Reserve’s final policy meeting of the year, which is expected to shape global risk sentiment going into 2026. At 04:35 ET (09:35 GMT), the Dollar Index, which tracks the greenback against a basket …

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  • 10 December 2025 3:40 pm

    Italy’s Industrial Production Drops 1% in October, Underscoring Ongoing Manufacturing Weakness

    Italy’s industrial output fell sharply in October, highlighting renewed pressure on the country’s manufacturing sector after a brief rebound in September. Data released Wednesday showed industrial production declined 1.0% month-on-month, far worse than expectations for a 0.3% drop in a Reuters poll of analysts. The setback followed a 2.7% rise …

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  • 10 December 2025 2:07 pm

    Bitcoin Rises Ahead of Fed Decision, but Gains Capped by Hawkish Expectations

    Bitcoin traded higher on Wednesday as investors positioned ahead of a widely expected U.S. Federal Reserve interest-rate cut later in the day. However, upside momentum remained constrained by growing expectations that the central bank will pair the cut with hawkish forward guidance. By 01:55 ET (06:55 GMT), Bitcoin was up …

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  • 10 December 2025 11:50 am

    European Stocks Flat as Markets Brace for Fed Rate Decision

    European equities traded without clear direction on Wednesday, as investors remained cautious ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s much-anticipated interest rate decision later in the day. By 03:05 ET (08:05 GMT): Germany’s DAX slipped 0.1% France’s CAC 40 dipped 0.1% U.K.’s FTSE 100 edged 0.1% higher Fed Decision in Focus …

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  • 10 December 2025 10:47 am

    Gold Steadies as Markets Brace for Fed Rate Cut; Silver Soars to Record High Above $62

    Gold prices were steady in Asian trading on Wednesday, holding firm ahead of a widely anticipated interest rate cut from the U.S. Federal Reserve later in the day. Silver, however, dominated the metals complex, surging to a fresh record high on expectations of tightening supplies and rising demand in 2026. …

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  • 10 December 2025 2:49 am

    Investor Confidence Carries Broadcom Rally Toward 2026 Despite Bubble Concerns

    Broadcom will unveil its fiscal fourth-quarter results after Thursday’s market close, with traders bracing for sharp price swings. Options markets are pricing in volatility of up to 6%, implying shares could surge to $425—well above Monday’s record intraday peak of $407—or retreat to $377. The semiconductor giant has already shattered …

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  • 10 December 2025 1:52 am

    BoC Expected to Hold Rates Steady in December After Strong Economic Data

    The Bank of Canada is anticipated to keep interest rates unchanged at its December meeting, following a year of aggressive easing and a recent wave of stronger-than-expected economic indicators. After nine consecutive cuts, the benchmark rate now stands at 2.25%, down from 5.00%, marking the lowest point within the neutral …

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  • 10 December 2025 12:49 am

    2025’s Last FOMC Decision: Will the Fed Open the Doors Wide for “2026 Easing”?

    The critical meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) commenced today, Tuesday, December 9, and will conclude tomorrow, Wednesday, December 10, with the announcement of the Central Bank’s latest monetary policy decisions. This meeting, the last of 2025, is viewed as an event of paramount importance, as it lays …

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  • 9 December 2025 11:12 pm

    Dollar Strengthens Ahead of Fed Meeting as Job Data Surprises

    The U.S. dollar strengthened modestly on Tuesday, with the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) rising 0.19% to 99.282 as of 20:10 GMT+2. This comes a day before the Federal Reserve concludes its two-day policy meeting, keeping investors on edge.The greenback gained support from unexpectedly strong U.S. labor market data. The October …

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  • 9 December 2025 9:51 pm

    Iraq’s Oil Return Pressures Prices as Global Markets Brace for a Delicate Balance

    Oil prices slipped on Tuesday as the sudden restoration of production from Iraq’s West Qurna 2 field injected fresh supply into an already fragile market. The field’s rapid return added meaningful volumes back into global output, creating immediate downward pressure and forcing traders to reassess short-term expectations.The Iraqi restart signals …

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