U.S. Markets Closed for Christmas, But the Buzz Continues: On December 25, 2025, U.S. markets are taking a holiday break, with both the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq closed for Christmas Day. While trading is paused, Wall Street is far from quiet. Investors are reflecting on record-setting closes from …
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After the Court’s Rebuke: How Trump’s Administration Is Building a Fresh Legal Tariff Mosaic
On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a landmark 6–3 ruling that struck down Presid…
Cross-Asset Market Snapshot: Dollar Holds Steady as Gold, Silver, and Bonds React to Fed’s Hawkish Tone
On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) ended Tuesday’s session at 97.83 points, …
Dollar Strengthens Against Yen as Policy Gap Widens
The U.S. dollar gained ground against the Japanese yen on Tuesday, closing near 155.75, up about 0.7…
Crude Oil Pulls Back from Six-Month High Amid Geopolitical and Supply Concerns
WTI Crude Oil retreated slightly on Tuesday, trading around $65.95 after hitting a six-month high of…
U.S. Tech Stocks Bounce Back Amid AI Uncertainty
After a sharp sell-off fueled by worries over artificial intelligence, U.S. tech stocks are showing …
Gold Retreats After Strong Rally, Still Holding Long-Term Gains
Gold prices slipped on Tuesday, trading at $5,109 per ounce, down about 2.2% from the previous sessi…
Fed’s Goolsbee Urges Patience: Inflation Must Return to Target Before Rate Cuts
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee has struck a cautious tone on the outlook …
Wall Street Futures Edge Higher After Sharp Selloff as Trade Turmoil and AI Fears Linger
U.S. stock index futures ticked higher on Tuesday, attempting a modest rebound after a sharp selloff…
Pound Slips Ahead of Key BoE Testimony as Markets Weigh Odds of March Rate Cut
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Market Analysis
December, 2025
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26 December 2025 12:47 am
Wall Street on Pause for Christmas After Record Highs: Santa Rally in Sight for 2026
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26 December 2025 12:07 am
Has Fed Successfully Absorbed Trump’s Pressure Without Losing Ground?
In 2025, the Federal Reserve found itself walking a delicate tightrope between political pressures and its mandate to stabilize the U.S. economy. Facing repeated threats from former President Donald Trump, the central bank adopted a low-profile, strategic approach, quietly absorbing challenges while maintaining its core independence.A Quiet Monetary Strategy in …
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25 December 2025 11:31 pm
Crypto Awakens: Traders Test Holiday Waters in 2025 Santa Rally
Market Edges Higher on Christmas Day: The cryptocurrency market showed signs of life on Christmas Day, gaining modestly and boosting the overall market capitalization. After weeks of sideways trading, investors are now watching for a potential “Santa Rally,” hoping the holiday period could spark renewed momentum across digital assets.Bitcoin hovered …
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25 December 2025 10:34 pm
Ruble Rally in a Year of Turbulence: Russia’s Currency Defies the Odds in 2025
In a year marked by geopolitical strain and economic uncertainty, the Russian ruble delivered a striking performance. Between January 1 and December 24, 2025, the currency gained nearly 30% against the U.S. dollar, climbing from 113.73 to 78.99 per dollar. It was one of the ruble’s strongest annual showings in …
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25 December 2025 9:32 pm
Wall Street Warns, Crowd Roars: Palantir’s Relentless Rally Sparks Trillion-Dollar Talk
Retail Investors Take the Wheel: Palantir has become one of the most hotly debated stocks on the market. Even as Wall Street raises red flags over valuation, individual investors have rushed in, pouring billions into the data-analytics and defense software company. That wave of retail demand has helped drive Palantir’s …
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25 December 2025 8:37 pm
Has Fed Paved the Way for Jerome Powell to Step Aside?
Reappointments and stability may finally let the chair leave gracefully: After months of intense political pressure, the Federal Reserve may have quietly reassured its chair that stepping down could be a smooth, safe transition. The central bank’s recent moves signal stability and continuity, potentially allowing Jerome Powell to exit the …
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25 December 2025 7:43 pm
Can Tim Cook Spark Nike Comeback? $3 Million Stock Purchase Revives Hope Amid Holiday
In the quiet stretch of the year-end holidays, when markets typically drift on thin volumes and cautious sentiment, an unexpected move jolted Nike back into the spotlight. Tim Cook, the chief executive of Apple and a long-standing board member at Nike, stepped in with a personal investment worth nearly $3 …
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25 December 2025 2:18 am
Google Targets Nvidia’s Stronghold as AI Software and Chip Strategy Converge
Alphabet’s ambition to challenge Nvidia’s dominance is no longer confined to artificial intelligence software. The company is now working to weaken Nvidia’s most critical advantage: its deeply entrenched software ecosystem that binds developers to its chips. A Strategic Push Beyond Software LeadershipThis shift marks a decisive escalation in the AI …
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25 December 2025 1:24 am
Race for the Fed: Trump’s High-Pressure Pick as Markets Test Central Bank Independence
With Jerome Powell’s term ending in May, the race to lead the US Federal Reserve has reached a critical moment. President Donald Trump is expected to reveal his nominee soon, a choice that will shape interest-rate policy, investor confidence, and the delicate balance between politics and central banking for years …
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25 December 2025 12:06 am
Dollar Softens, T-Yields Retreat Despite Solid U.S. Growth
U.S. Treasury yields edged lower on Wednesday as investors increased allocations to government bonds, even after economic data confirmed strong growth momentum. The 10-year yield, the key benchmark for borrowing costs, fell by more than three basis points to around 4.14%. Shorter- and longer-dated yields followed the same direction, with …
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24 December 2025 11:27 pm
U.S. Jobs Outlook Darkens for 2026 as Hiring Slows and Layoff Risks Build
After a relatively calm start to 2025, the U.S. labor market ended the year on shaky ground. What began as a period of limited hiring and limited firing gradually shifted into a wave of large-scale layoffs across some of America’s biggest employers. By year’s end, job cuts had climbed to …
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24 December 2025 10:20 pm
Is Santa Claus Rally Back? S&P 500 Breaks Another Record as Holiday Optimism Lifts Markets
A Festive Push to New Highs: U.S. stocks pushed higher in a holiday-shortened trading session, with the S&P 500 climbing to a fresh intraday record after already securing a record close in the previous session. The benchmark index advanced around 0.4%, underscoring the market’s steady momentum as the year draws …
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24 December 2025 9:21 pm
Loonie Holds the Upper Hand as Policy Gap Pressures USD/CAD
The Canadian dollar maintained a modest edge against its U.S. counterpart, keeping USD/CAD pinned near five-month lows as subdued holiday liquidity capped volatility. The pair hovered around 1.3675, close to its weakest level since late July, with price action driven more by policy expectations than fresh data.GDP Data Fails to …
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