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December, 2025

• 22 December 2025 7:47 pm

  Pound Surges as UK Growth Steadies and Holiday Trading Lifts Markets

  

  The British pound strengthened sharply against the US dollar after fresh economic data showed the UK economy expanding in line with expectations. The currency’s advance was amplified by thin trading conditions ahead of the Christmas holidays, allowing relatively modest news to have an outsized impact on market moves.Official figures indicated …

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• 22 December 2025 5:07 pm

  Year-End Equity Rally Builds as Fed Cut Bets and AI Buzz Lift Futures Into Thin Holiday Trade

  

  U.S. equity futures edged higher on Monday as a year-end rally gathered pace, with investors positioning for potential follow-through into 2026 even as liquidity thins in a holiday-shortened week. S&P 500 futures rose 0.3% by 06:09 ET (11:09 GMT), extending Friday’s 0.9% jump—its strongest session in nearly a month. Nasdaq …

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• 22 December 2025 2:47 pm

  European Stocks Ease From Record Highs as Holiday-Thinned Trading Caps Momentum

  

  European equities edged lower on Monday, struggling to extend gains after ending last week at record levels, as weakness across most sectors outweighed support from technology and commodity-linked stocks in a holiday-shortened trading session. The pan-European STOXX 600 slipped 0.1% to 586.86 by 09:28 GMT. Major regional indices also traded …

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• 22 December 2025 1:42 pm

  Bitcoin Holds Near $89,000 as Rate-Cut Optimism Lifts Risk Sentiment, Momentum Still Elusive

  

  Bitcoin edged slightly higher on Monday, stabilizing near the $89,000 level after ending last week in negative territory, as broader financial markets showed signs of improving risk appetite on strong expectations of U.S. interest rate cuts in 2026. The world’s largest cryptocurrency last traded at $89,089.92 by 02:25 ET (07:25 …

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• 22 December 2025 12:46 pm

  Oil Prices Climb on Venezuela Supply Risks as Geopolitics Return to Focus

  

  Oil prices edged higher on Monday, rebounding from recent losses as fresh geopolitical developments raised concerns over potential supply disruptions linked to Venezuela and broader global tensions. Brent crude futures rose 57 cents, or 0.9%, to $61.04 per barrel by 07:51 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained …

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• 22 December 2025 11:27 am

  UK Economy Posts Marginal Q3 Growth as Momentum Remains Fragile

  

  Britain’s economy expanded by a modest 0.1% in the third quarter of 2025, official data showed on Monday, underscoring the persistent lack of momentum in the country’s economic recovery. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) confirmed that gross domestic product growth in the July-to-September period matched its preliminary estimate, coming …

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• 22 December 2025 10:53 am

  Gold, Silver Smash Fresh Records as Geopolitical Risks Fuel Haven Rush; Platinum Tops $2,000

  

  Gold and silver surged to new all-time highs in Asian trading on Monday, extending a powerful multi-week rally as investors piled into safe-haven assets amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and fresh uncertainty tied to U.S.-Venezuela developments. Spot gold climbed 1.4% to a record $4,403.60 an ounce, pushing …

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• 22 December 2025 1:16 am

  Weekly Market Wrap: Investors are betting on further Fed rate cut

  

  Financial markets ended last week in a state of uncertainty following the release of what were arguably the most consequential U.S. data sets for global trading: employment figures and inflation readings. These developments are the focus of this week’s market summary. U.S. labor‑market data reflected a continued deterioration over the …

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• 20 December 2025 2:06 am

  Silver Breaks Records as Investors Flock to Precious Metals

  

  Silver prices surged to fresh all-time highs this week, underscoring a powerful rally that continues to defy traditional market headwinds. The metal climbed close to the $67.50 level, extending a strong upward trend that has gathered pace in recent months and captured the attention of global investors. What makes this …

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• 20 December 2025 1:51 am

  Markets Look Ahead to 2026 as Currencies, Gold, and Crypto Close a Turbulent Year

  

  Global financial markets are heading into the final stretch of the year with a mix of cautious optimism and lingering uncertainty, as investors begin to position for 2026. After a volatile 2025 marked by shifting growth expectations, policy adjustments, and sharp price swings across asset classes, attention is now turning …

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• 19 December 2025 11:41 pm

  U.S. Inflation Data Unlikely to Shift Federal Reserve’s Near-Term Course

  

  The latest U.S. inflation figures are not expected to significantly alter the Federal Reserve’s policy direction, as policymakers appear more focused on incoming data rather than reacting to a single report. While recent figures continue to show gradual easing in price pressures, they are widely seen as insufficient on their …

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• 19 December 2025 10:12 pm

  Gold Caught in a Tight Range as Dollar Strength Tempers Inflation Optimism

  

  Gold prices ended the week moving sideways near the $4,350 level, reflecting a market caught between supportive expectations for easier monetary policy and the restraining force of a resilient U.S. dollar. After a brief surge earlier in the week, the precious metal struggled to build on its gains, settling into …

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• 19 December 2025 9:24 pm

  US Inflation Nears the Finish Line, but Questions Remain

  

  Inflation in the United States appears to be cooling and edging closer to the Federal Reserve’s long-standing target, according to the latest consumer price data. After running hotter through late summer, price pressures eased noticeably in the early fall, offering tentative relief to policymakers, markets, and households alike. Still, gaps …

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