As the year draws to a close, global markets are turning their attention to one final and potentially influential event: the release of the Federal Reserve’s December meeting minutes. Scheduled for Tuesday, December 30, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time, the minutes may offer critical insight into how U.S. monetary policy …
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Pound Rises as Dollar Pauses Amid Trade Uncertainty
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Euro Slips Against Pound as Eurozone Inflation Softens
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Copper Climbs as Chinese Demand Sparks Early Recovery
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U.S. Futures Edge Higher as Markets Brace for Nvidia Earnings and AI Test
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Bitcoin Rebounds on Bargain Buying as Wall Street Rally Lifts Crypto Sentiment
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European Stocks Edge Higher as Risk Appetite Improves and Earnings Season Intensifies
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Oil Holds Near Seven-Month Highs as U.S.–Iran Tensions Offset Inventory Build and Trade Jitters
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Market Analysis
December, 2025
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29 December 2025 7:32 pm
Yen Strength Pushes EUR/JPY Lower as Policy Signals Diverge
Yen Gains Momentum on Firmer Policy OutlookThe euro slipped against the Japanese yen at the start of the week, with the EUR/JPY pair moving lower as investors reacted to contrasting policy signals from Japan and the euro area. The move reflects renewed demand for the yen, while the euro found …
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29 December 2025 7:07 pm
Germany’s Economic Chill Deepens: Businesses Brace for Job Cuts in 2026
Germany is heading into 2026 with rising concerns over jobs as its prolonged economic slowdown continues to weigh on businesses. A broad survey of business groups shows that many expect workforce reductions next year, while only a limited number plan to hire. Employment levels across much of the economy are …
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29 December 2025 4:21 pm
Oil Prices Rebound in Europe as Ukraine Peace Efforts Stall, But Supply Glut Fears Linger
Oil prices edged higher in European trading on Monday, recovering some ground after sharp losses in the previous session, as U.S.-led efforts to end the war in Ukraine failed to produce a decisive breakthrough. However, expectations of a potential supply surplus heading into 2026 continued to cap gains. By 05:25 …
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29 December 2025 2:29 pm
Bitcoin Holds Near $90,000 But Struggles to Break Higher as Liquidity Remains Thin
Bitcoin traded higher near the closely watched $90,000 level on Monday after briefly moving above it earlier in the session, but the cryptocurrency once again failed to sustain momentum beyond that threshold — mirroring several unsuccessful rebound attempts seen throughout December. By 02:07 ET (07:07 GMT), the world’s largest cryptocurrency …
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29 December 2025 12:50 pm
U.S. Stock Index Futures Steady as Investors Enter Another Holiday-Shortened Week
U.S. stock index futures were little changed on Sunday evening, as investors approached another holiday-shortened trading week with caution following a strong year-end rally in equities. By 20:24 ET (01:24 GMT), S&P 500 futures were trading flat near 6,977.0 points, while Nasdaq 100 futures edged down 0.1% to 25,846.75 points. …
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29 December 2025 11:44 am
Asian stock markets 2025 year end trading
Asian stock markets moved in very tight ranges on Monday, as low year end volumes and limited participation kept investors cautious. Even so, expectations of easier United States monetary policy in 2026 continued to support overall sentiment and helped prevent any sharp declines. Wall Street indices finished slightly lower on …
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29 December 2025 4:27 am
Weekly Recap: Dollar Weakness, Gold Rally, and U.S. Stocks in Positive Territory Awaiting New Catalysts
As 2025 draws to a close, global markets continued to move with notable caution amid holiday-related low liquidity, with investors monitoring the performance of various assets before transitioning into 2026. The markets in the last week (December 22–26) displayed a balance between optimism over strong annual performance and caution regarding …
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27 December 2025 2:47 am
Crypto Engine: Why Digital Assets are America’s New Strategic Frontier
As 2026 unfolds, cryptocurrencies have moved far beyond the fringes of finance to become a core pillar of U.S. national strategy under Trump’s administration. Under the guidance of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, digital assets are being reframed as the technological fuel required to modernize the American financial system and maintain …
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27 December 2025 1:42 am
Wall Street Wraps Up a Volatile Year on a High Note as ‘Santa Claus Rally’ Takes Hold
U.S. stocks closed out the post-Christmas holiday week on steady footing, managing to secure solid weekly gains as Wall Street officially entered the so-called “Santa Claus rally” period. While trading volumes thinned toward year-end, investor sentiment remained broadly constructive, supported by resilient equity performance, record-setting moves in precious metals, and …
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27 December 2025 12:37 am
Bitcoin Holds Steady Near $87.4K: Whale Activity, Holiday Resilience Lead the Price Action
Following a volatile Christmas session, Bitcoin has settled into a period of quiet stabilization. As of the early hours of December 27, 2025, the digital asset is trading near $87,374, showing a modest gain of 0.09% over the last 24 hours. While the broader monthly trend has been slightly down, …
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26 December 2025 11:53 pm
Gold and Silver Shine Bright as Safe Havens Dominate Year-End Markets
Precious Metals Close the Year in the Spotlight: As the year draws to a close, gold and silver have firmly reclaimed their place at the center of global markets. While equities showed signs of slowing momentum, precious metals gathered strength, ending the year on a confident note as investors leaned …
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26 December 2025 10:58 pm
Greenback on the Defensive: Why Strong U.S. Growth Can’t Stem the Dollar’s 2026 Slide
The U.S. dollar extended its downward trajectory during Friday’s Wall Street session, as a confluence of bearish pressures continues to dictate market sentiment. The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the greenback against a basket of major peers, sustained significant weekly losses. The index shed approximately 0.1% on Friday, bringing …
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