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Market Analysis
December, 2025
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24 December 2025 7:42 pm
Pound Slips Slightly as Holiday Quiet Keeps Currency Trading Muted
The British pound edged modestly lower against the U.S. dollar during subdued trading, as global markets slowed amid the holiday season. With many investors stepping aside and liquidity thinning, currency movements remained limited, reflecting a broader pause in risk-taking rather than any sharp shift in economic sentiment.The dollar found mild …
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24 December 2025 7:09 pm
Friday’s ‘Quadruple Witching’ Could Spark Heavy Volatility on Wall Street
US markets are heading into one of the most consequential trading days of the year, with Wall Street bracing for sharp swings in prices and unusually heavy trading volumes. Friday’s session could prove unpredictable as traders unwind and reset massive derivatives positions.Volatile Finish to the Week: A Record-Breaking Options ExpirationAn …
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24 December 2025 4:51 pm
Gold Smashes $4,500 for First Time as Precious Metals Rally on Fed Cut Bets
Gold surged to an unprecedented milestone on Wednesday, breaking above $4,500 an ounce for the first time, while silver and platinum also posted fresh record highs, underscoring an exceptional rally across the precious metals complex driven by safe-haven demand, speculative inflows, and expectations of further U.S. interest-rate cuts next year. …
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23 December 2025 8:43 pm
Wall Street Holds Steady After Strong U.S. GDP Report
U.S. stock markets ended the latest trading session largely unchanged, as investors digested a stronger-than-expected report on U.S. economic growth. The solid GDP figures prompted market participants to reassess their expectations for the Federal Reserve’s next moves, particularly regarding the timing and pace of interest rate cuts.The latest data showed …
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23 December 2025 7:33 pm
US Consumer Confidence Falls in December, Pressuring the Dollar
Consumer sentiment in the United States showed signs of weakening in December, with the Conference Board reporting that its Consumer Confidence Index dropped by 3.8 points to 89.1, down from 92.9 in November. This marks the fifth consecutive month of decline, highlighting growing caution among American households as they assess …
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23 December 2025 6:01 pm
U.S. Economy Surges 4.3% in Q3, Beating Forecasts as Consumer Demand and Inflation Pick Up
The U.S. economy expanded at a much faster pace than expected in the third quarter, growing at an annualized rate of 4.3%, according to data released by the U.S. Commerce Department. The reading comfortably exceeded market expectations for 3.2% growth and marked a sharp acceleration from the 3.8% pace recorded …
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23 December 2025 2:37 pm
Major FX Firms as Dollar Slips Ahead of GDP, PCE; Yen Jumps on Japan Intervention Warning
Major currencies edged higher against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday as the greenback softened in holiday-thinned trade, with investors turning cautious ahead of a dense slate of U.S. economic releases that could shape interest-rate expectations for 2026. The dollar retreated with markets focused on U.S. third-quarter GDP and the personal …
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23 December 2025 11:32 am
Bitcoin Slips Below $88,000 as Traders Turn Cautious Ahead of Key U.S. Data; Strategy Pauses Buying
Bitcoin fell on Tuesday, snapping a short-lived rebound as investors stayed defensive toward cryptocurrencies ahead of key U.S. economic releases that could reshape expectations for Federal Reserve policy in 2026. The world’s largest cryptocurrency slid 1.1% to $87,815.3 by 00:57 ET (05:57 GMT), after briefly climbing back toward the $90,000 …
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23 December 2025 10:54 am
Gold Nears $4,500 as Fed Easing Bets and Geopolitical Risks Push Precious Metals Toward Fresh Records
Gold surged to within striking distance of the $4,500-per-ounce threshold on Tuesday, extending a record-setting run fueled by expectations of looser U.S. monetary policy, a weaker dollar, and steady safe-haven demand as multiple geopolitical flashpoints remain unresolved. Spot gold climbed as high as $4,497.55, while silver hovered just below the …
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23 December 2025 1:53 am
Gold Shines Bright Past $4444 as Global Tensions and Interest Rate Bets Drive a Historic Surge
Gold prices reached an unprecedented milestone this week, surging to a record high of $4,442 per ounce. This dramatic rally, which saw the precious metal climb over 2% in a single day, comes as a direct response to a perfect storm of geopolitical instability and a shifting economic landscape. Investors …
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23 December 2025 12:41 am
Market Drivers – US Session: Trade War Fears Trigger Safe-Haven Surge, Weakening USD Reshapes 2026 Outlook
The global financial landscape is shifting rapidly as the final days of 2025 unfold. Ahead of pivotal US economic data, the US Dollar has begun to lose its footing, allowing Gold to steal the spotlight with a historic rally to all-time highs. With a “dovish” Federal Reserve and escalating trade …
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22 December 2025 10:23 pm
Dow Jones Climbs as Wall Street Eyes Year-End “Santa Rally”
The Dow Jones Industrial Average kicked off a shortened holiday week on a high note, gaining approximately 250 points on Monday. As 2025 draws to a close, equity markets are showing a distinct bullish lean, with investors hopeful that a last-minute “Santa Claus rally” will solidify yearly gains before markets …
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