Market Analysis

December, 2025

  • 4 December 2025 10:50 pm

    Crude Oil Prices Rise Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Market Uncertainty

    Crude oil prices climbed on Thursday, December 4, as global markets reacted to a combination of geopolitical tensions and expectations of U.S. interest rate cuts. Brent crude rose to $63 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) approached $60, reflecting renewed market caution following attacks on Russian oil infrastructure in …

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  • 4 December 2025 10:38 pm

    Wall Street Slips as Tech Sector Leads Losses Amid Mixed Economic Data

    U.S. stocks declined on Thursday despite some data that suggested the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates in December. The market was pressured by weak nonfarm payrolls, which highlighted slower job growth, while gains in weekly unemployment claims were largely ignored.Adding to market uncertainty is the nomination of Kevin Hassett …

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  • 4 December 2025 9:27 pm

    Euro Pulls Back After Strong Eight-Day Rally as Traders Brace for Key US and Eurozone Data

    The euro slipped slightly against the US dollar on Thursday, pausing after an eight-day winning streak as investors reassessed market sentiment ahead of major economic releases. The pair retreated from its earlier highs near 1.1660—the strongest level since mid-October—pressured by a mild rebound in the US Dollar and mixed data …

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  • 4 December 2025 8:28 pm

    Beijing’s Crypto Crackdown Could Be Bitcoin’s Secret Weapon

    China’s renewed crackdown on cryptocurrencies in late 2025 has reignited debate over the future of digital assets. Yet instead of undermining Bitcoin, the latest warnings from the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) may strengthen Bitcoin’s appeal as a neutral hedge in an era of shifting monetary power. As Beijing accelerates …

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  • 4 December 2025 7:38 pm

    A 25 bp Cut Is Nearly Priced In — But FOMC More Divided Than Ever

    As trading floors close on December 4, 2025, one outcome looks almost inevitable: the Federal Reserve will cut its benchmark rate by a quarter point next week, lowering the target range to 3.50%–3.75%. Futures markets are assigning better than an 84% probability to that move — a complete about-face from …

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  • 4 December 2025 5:53 pm

    U.S. Jobless Claims Drop to Three-Year Low Ahead of Key Fed Meeting

    The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits fell sharply last week, hitting the lowest level in more than three years and signaling continued resilience in the labor market despite broader signs of cooling. Seasonally adjusted initial jobless claims dropped to 191,000 in the week ending November 29, according …

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  • 4 December 2025 4:52 pm

    U.S. Futures Edge Higher as Labor Data and Fed Meeting Loom Large

    U.S. stock futures nudged higher on Thursday, as investors looked ahead to fresh labor market data and next week’s closely watched Federal Reserve policy meeting. By 05:35 ET (10:35 GMT): Dow Jones futures were up 50 points (+0.1%) S&P 500 futures gained 5 points (+0.1%) Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 18 …

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  • 4 December 2025 3:02 pm

    Bitcoin steadies after sharp rebound as Fed cut hopes and regulatory shifts support sentiment

    Bitcoin held mostly steady on Thursday, consolidating after a powerful rebound that lifted the cryptocurrency back above the $93,000 mark on Wednesday, supported by improving regulatory sentiment in the U.S. and rising expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut next week. The world’s largest digital asset inched 0.3% lower to …

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  • 4 December 2025 12:51 pm

    European stocks advance as Fed cut bets firm and eurozone data eyed

    European stocks rose on Thursday, extending recent gains as investors positioned for a widely expected interest rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve next week and awaited fresh eurozone data. By 03:05 ET (08:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX index was up 0.8%, France’s CAC 40 gained 0.5%, and the U.K.’s FTSE …

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  • 4 December 2025 12:09 pm

    Gold Slips as Traders Take Profits Ahead of Key Fed Decision

    Gold prices edged lower in Asian trading on Thursday, as profit-taking outweighed rising confidence that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next week. By 02:28 ET (07:28 GMT), spot gold slipped 0.3% to $4,191.55 an ounce, while February U.S. gold futures fell 0.3% to $4,219.46. US data reinforce expectations …

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  • 4 December 2025 11:16 am

    Oil Edges Higher as Strikes on Russian Infrastructure Offset Weak U.S. Demand Signals

    Oil prices rose modestly in Asian trading on Thursday, supported by renewed attacks on Russian energy assets and stalled diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine, even as weak U.S. demand data capped gains. By 22:53 ET (03:53 GMT), February Brent futures were up 0.4% at $62.89 a barrel, …

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  • 4 December 2025 1:12 am

    Dollar Slides to Five-Week Low Amid Rate Cut Expectations

    The U.S. dollar fell about 0.4% to its lowest level in five weeks, weighed down by disappointing job data that bolstered expectations for continued monetary easing by the Federal Reserve.The decline followed the release of November’s ADP employment report, which pointed to a slowdown in the U.S. labor market, signaling …

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  • 4 December 2025 12:27 am

    U.S. Corporate Earnings on December 3, 2025: A Day of Contrasts Between Consumer Strength and Tech Pressures

    On Wednesday, December 3, 2025, Wall Street witnessed one of its most eventful trading sessions of the season. A crowded earnings calendar collided with mixed economic signals, leaving investors to parse a complex narrative of resilience and risk. According to Benzinga, the day’s lineup featured heavyweight names including Salesforce, C3.ai, …

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