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Cross-Asset Market Snapshot: Dollar Holds Steady as Gold, Silver, and Bonds React to Fed’s Hawkish Tone
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Market Analysis
December, 2025
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10 December 2025 10:47 am
Gold Steadies as Markets Brace for Fed Rate Cut; Silver Soars to Record High Above $62
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10 December 2025 2:49 am
Investor Confidence Carries Broadcom Rally Toward 2026 Despite Bubble Concerns
Broadcom will unveil its fiscal fourth-quarter results after Thursday’s market close, with traders bracing for sharp price swings. Options markets are pricing in volatility of up to 6%, implying shares could surge to $425—well above Monday’s record intraday peak of $407—or retreat to $377. The semiconductor giant has already shattered …
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10 December 2025 1:52 am
BoC Expected to Hold Rates Steady in December After Strong Economic Data
The Bank of Canada is anticipated to keep interest rates unchanged at its December meeting, following a year of aggressive easing and a recent wave of stronger-than-expected economic indicators. After nine consecutive cuts, the benchmark rate now stands at 2.25%, down from 5.00%, marking the lowest point within the neutral …
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10 December 2025 12:49 am
2025’s Last FOMC Decision: Will the Fed Open the Doors Wide for “2026 Easing”?
The critical meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) commenced today, Tuesday, December 9, and will conclude tomorrow, Wednesday, December 10, with the announcement of the Central Bank’s latest monetary policy decisions. This meeting, the last of 2025, is viewed as an event of paramount importance, as it lays …
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9 December 2025 11:12 pm
Dollar Strengthens Ahead of Fed Meeting as Job Data Surprises
The U.S. dollar strengthened modestly on Tuesday, with the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) rising 0.19% to 99.282 as of 20:10 GMT+2. This comes a day before the Federal Reserve concludes its two-day policy meeting, keeping investors on edge.The greenback gained support from unexpectedly strong U.S. labor market data. The October …
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9 December 2025 9:51 pm
Iraq’s Oil Return Pressures Prices as Global Markets Brace for a Delicate Balance
Oil prices slipped on Tuesday as the sudden restoration of production from Iraq’s West Qurna 2 field injected fresh supply into an already fragile market. The field’s rapid return added meaningful volumes back into global output, creating immediate downward pressure and forcing traders to reassess short-term expectations.The Iraqi restart signals …
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9 December 2025 8:54 pm
Wall Street Wavers as Positive Jobs Data Sets the Stage for a Crucial Fed Decision
U.S. equities delivered a mixed performance on Tuesday as investors entered the first day of the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting with guarded optimism. Markets are widely expecting the Fed to cut interest rates by 25 basis points—a move that could shape the final stretch of the year for stocks, …
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9 December 2025 7:47 pm
High-Stakes December: BoE Braces for a Knife-Edge Decision on Interest Rates
The Bank of England’s next interest rate announcement—scheduled for Thursday, December 18—is shaping up to be one of the closest and most consequential calls in years. While markets have confidently priced in a 25-basis-point cut to 3.75 percent, the underlying picture is far more complex, with policymakers divided, inflation data …
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9 December 2025 5:35 pm
U.S. Futures Edge Higher as Markets Brace for Potentially Contentious Fed Rate Cut
U.S. stock futures traded slightly higher on Tuesday as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of the Federal Reserve’s final policy meeting of 2025 — a decision expected to set the tone for markets heading into the new year. At 05:35 ET (10:35 GMT): Dow Jones Futures rose 30 points …
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9 December 2025 3:22 pm
Dollar Steadies Ahead of Fed Decision; Aussie Rises as RBA Rules Out More Easing
The U.S. dollar held largely steady on Tuesday as traders braced for a widely expected interest-rate cut from the Federal Reserve, while the Australian dollar firmed after its central bank signaled no need for further easing. The U.S. dollar index dipped 0.1% to 98.977, with investors preparing not only for …
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9 December 2025 2:00 pm
Bitcoin Slips as Traders Turn Cautious Ahead of Fed Decision
Bitcoin dipped on Tuesday as investors adopted a risk-off stance ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting, where markets widely expect an interest-rate cut. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was last down 1.5% at $90,011.6 by 01:16 ET (06:16 GMT), holding within a narrow $90,000–$92,000 trading band. Caution Prevails Ahead of …
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9 December 2025 1:12 pm
German Exports Edge Higher on EU Demand, but U.S. and China Weakness Signals Ongoing Trade Strain
German exports unexpectedly rose in October, supported by stronger trade within the European Union, even as shipments to the United States and China fell sharply amid ongoing tariff and demand pressures. Exports from Europe’s largest economy inched up 0.1% on the month, defying expectations for a 0.5% decline, according to …
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9 December 2025 12:33 pm
Oil Slips as Markets Await Ukraine Peace Signals and Fed Rate Decision
Oil prices dipped on Tuesday, extending the previous session’s more than 2% slide, as traders monitored geopolitical developments, ample supply signals, and the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy decision. Brent crude futures slipped 7 cents, or 0.1%, to $62.42 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell 13 cents, or …
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