Gold prices edged lower in Asian trading on Friday, pausing after a sharp week-long rally fueled by a more dovish-than-expected Federal Reserve and broad strength across precious and industrial metals. Despite the mild pullback, gold and most major metals remained on track for solid weekly gains, supported by a weaker …
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Europe’s Carmakers Race Into the Defense Economy
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Sterling Under Pressure as Global Tensions Lift the Dollar
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U.S. Treasury Yields Hit Multi-Month High as Oil Surge Fuels Inflation Fears
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Bitcoin Slips as Iran War Uncertainty and $14 Billion Options Expiry Weigh on Sentiment
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U.S. Futures Decline as Oil Tops $110 and Middle East Risks Intensify
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Gold Rebounds Over 2% as Softer Dollar and Iran Talks Support Bullion
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Market Analysis
December, 2025
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12 December 2025 11:48 am
Gold Slips but Heads for Weekly Gain as Dovish Fed Boosts Metals; Silver Holds Near Record Highs
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12 December 2025 11:07 am
U.K. GDP Contracts Again in October as Budget Uncertainty Weighs on Economic Momentum
The U.K. economy unexpectedly remained in contraction in October, extending a weak run of monthly activity as businesses and households paused decisions ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn budget. Gross domestic product fell 0.1% month-on-month in October, matching September’s decline and missing forecasts for a modest 0.1% increase, according to …
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12 December 2025 2:56 am
Oil Slides to Seven-Week Low as Supply Glut Overshadows Global Support Factors
Oil prices fell sharply on Thursday as the market grappled with mounting concerns over abundant global supply, sending crude to its lowest level in nearly two months. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for January delivery dropped 1.4%, while gasoline futures slid 1.2%, with gasoline prices sinking to their weakest point in …
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12 December 2025 1:32 am
Silver Shines Again: Chinese Stockpile Decline Sparks Fresh Investor Demand
Silver is regaining momentum in global markets, supported by a sharp drop in Chinese inventories and a renewed surge in investment interest. With supply tightening and demand rising, the metal appears poised to reclaim its role as a key safe-haven asset during a period marked by heightened global economic uncertainty.Recent …
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12 December 2025 12:14 am
Dollar Under Pressure: Fed Moves Spark Sharp Decline in the U.S. Currency
The US dollar slipped to its lowest level in nearly six weeks on Thursday, following the Federal Reserve’s widely anticipated decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points. Markets had already priced in more than a 95% chance of the move, yet its ripple effects were clearly felt across …
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11 December 2025 10:52 pm
Wall Street Splits Direction: Dow Hits Record High as Tech Stocks Face Fresh Pressure
U.S. stocks delivered a mixed performance on Thursday as investors navigated a blend of new economic data and corporate earnings that fueled both optimism and caution. The S&P 500 slipped about 0.3%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 fell more than 1%, marking its lowest level in a week. In contrast, …
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11 December 2025 9:42 pm
Gold Advances as US Dollar Weakens Amid Fed Caution
Gold prices remained steady on Thursday, regaining some of the losses seen earlier in the week as the US Dollar weakened. Investors are carefully assessing the economic landscape and the Federal Reserve’s recent actions, weighing the potential for future gains against ongoing uncertainties. At the same time, gold continues to …
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11 December 2025 8:49 pm
Euro Surges to Nine-Week Peak as US Dollar Weakens on Soft Jobs Data
The euro extended its gains against the US dollar on Thursday, climbing to 1.17521 USD, up 0.49% (+0.00575) from the previous session. This marks the strongest level for the euro against the dollar in more than nine weeks, reflecting growing confidence in the European currency as the dollar comes under …
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11 December 2025 7:34 pm
Yen Rises as Dollar Slips on Weak US Jobs Data and Growing BoJ Expectations
The US Dollar slid against the Japanese Yen on Thursday as fresh labor-market figures pointed to a cooling US economy, adding pressure on the currency while speculation about possible policy tightening in Japan grew stronger.The latest jobless data showed a marked rise in new unemployment claims, signaling that the US …
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11 December 2025 7:07 pm
AI Hype Hits Reality: Oracle Shares Slide Amid Investor Concerns
Shares of Oracle tumbled after its latest quarterly earnings slightly missed expectations, raising fresh concerns about the returns from its aggressive push into artificial intelligence.Oracle reported $16.1 billion in revenue for the three months ending in November, just below analyst forecasts. While overall revenue grew 14% and its AI-focused cloud …
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11 December 2025 5:59 pm
U.S. Jobless Claims Rise More Than Expected, Testing Labor Market Resilience After Fed Rate Cut
U.S. initial jobless claims climbed more than expected last week, breaking from the prior week’s sharp drop to a three-year low and offering a slightly softer signal on labor market momentum ahead of the next Federal Reserve decision window. First-time applications for state unemployment benefits rose to 236,000 in the …
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11 December 2025 3:41 pm
IEA Trims 2026 Oil Surplus View as Demand Outlook Improves, Supply Growth Cools
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has revised its medium-term oil outlook, projecting a slightly tighter market in 2026 than previously anticipated, as stronger demand collides with a softer pace of supply growth. In its latest monthly report, the Paris-based agency lifted its global oil demand forecasts for both 2025 and …
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11 December 2025 2:29 pm
Oil Prices Edge Higher After U.S. Seizes Sanctioned Venezuelan Tanker; Crude Stocks Decline
Oil prices rose in Asian trading on Thursday after the United States seized a sanctioned oil tanker near Venezuela, raising concerns about potential supply disruptions, while a drop in U.S. crude inventories added further support. As of 21:38 ET (02:38 GMT): Brent (Feb) rose 0.4% to $62.44 per barrel WTI …
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