U.S. stock futures nudged higher on Thursday, as investors looked ahead to fresh labor market data and next week’s closely watched Federal Reserve policy meeting. By 05:35 ET (10:35 GMT): Dow Jones futures were up 50 points (+0.1%) S&P 500 futures gained 5 points (+0.1%) Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 18 …
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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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Bitcoin Slips as Iran War Uncertainty and $14 Billion Options Expiry Weigh on Sentiment
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Market Analysis
December, 2025
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4 December 2025 3:02 pm
Bitcoin steadies after sharp rebound as Fed cut hopes and regulatory shifts support sentiment
Bitcoin held mostly steady on Thursday, consolidating after a powerful rebound that lifted the cryptocurrency back above the $93,000 mark on Wednesday, supported by improving regulatory sentiment in the U.S. and rising expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut next week. The world’s largest digital asset inched 0.3% lower to …
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4 December 2025 12:51 pm
European stocks advance as Fed cut bets firm and eurozone data eyed
European stocks rose on Thursday, extending recent gains as investors positioned for a widely expected interest rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve next week and awaited fresh eurozone data. By 03:05 ET (08:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX index was up 0.8%, France’s CAC 40 gained 0.5%, and the U.K.’s FTSE …
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4 December 2025 12:09 pm
Gold Slips as Traders Take Profits Ahead of Key Fed Decision
Gold prices edged lower in Asian trading on Thursday, as profit-taking outweighed rising confidence that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next week. By 02:28 ET (07:28 GMT), spot gold slipped 0.3% to $4,191.55 an ounce, while February U.S. gold futures fell 0.3% to $4,219.46. US data reinforce expectations …
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4 December 2025 11:16 am
Oil Edges Higher as Strikes on Russian Infrastructure Offset Weak U.S. Demand Signals
Oil prices rose modestly in Asian trading on Thursday, supported by renewed attacks on Russian energy assets and stalled diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine, even as weak U.S. demand data capped gains. By 22:53 ET (03:53 GMT), February Brent futures were up 0.4% at $62.89 a barrel, …
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4 December 2025 1:12 am
Dollar Slides to Five-Week Low Amid Rate Cut Expectations
The U.S. dollar fell about 0.4% to its lowest level in five weeks, weighed down by disappointing job data that bolstered expectations for continued monetary easing by the Federal Reserve.The decline followed the release of November’s ADP employment report, which pointed to a slowdown in the U.S. labor market, signaling …
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4 December 2025 12:27 am
U.S. Corporate Earnings on December 3, 2025: A Day of Contrasts Between Consumer Strength and Tech Pressures
On Wednesday, December 3, 2025, Wall Street witnessed one of its most eventful trading sessions of the season. A crowded earnings calendar collided with mixed economic signals, leaving investors to parse a complex narrative of resilience and risk. According to Benzinga, the day’s lineup featured heavyweight names including Salesforce, C3.ai, …
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3 December 2025 11:43 pm
U.S. Stocks Rise on Hopes of Federal Reserve Rate Cut
U.S. stock markets climbed on Wednesday, fueled by expectations that the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates in its upcoming meeting. The S&P 500 rose 0.2%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained about 0.5%. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq 100, heavy on technology stocks, slipped less than 0.1%.Markets rebounded from early …
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3 December 2025 10:30 pm
Market Drivers – US Session: Markets Eye More US Jobs Data as Dollar Slides and Commodities Gain
Global markets are entering a key phase as investors shift their focus to upcoming US employment data. The US Dollar continues to slide, retreating to levels last seen in late October amid growing expectations that the Federal Reserve may adopt a more dovish stance in its next policy meeting.The Euro …
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3 December 2025 9:43 pm
White House Eyes Greater Control Over Federal Reserve Amid Market Moves
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled Wednesday that the White House intends to press for a rule requiring Federal Reserve regional bank presidents to have lived in their districts for at least three years before taking office. The proposal, aimed at reinforcing local representation within the Fed, could also give …
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3 December 2025 8:45 pm
ECB Signals Stable Inflation Amid Strong Eurozone Growth
European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde has confirmed that underlying inflation remains consistent with the bank’s 2% medium-term target, while the eurozone economy shows signs of steady growth. Speaking to the European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs in Brussels, Lagarde highlighted that rising household spending and a …
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3 December 2025 7:42 pm
Euro Climbs as US Data Weakens the Dollar Ahead of Key Inflation Report
The Euro strengthened against the US Dollar on Wednesday, reaching levels not seen in nearly six weeks, as recent US economic data weighed on the Greenback. Investors are increasingly cautious amid signs of slowing momentum in the US services sector and softer private hiring, which have fueled expectations of a …
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3 December 2025 4:57 pm
U.S. Futures Rise as Fed Cut Bets Firm and Bitcoin Rebounds
U.S. stock futures rose on Wednesday, with growing confidence in a Federal Reserve rate cut and a sharp rebound in Bitcoin helping to steady risk sentiment. By 05:30 ET (10:30 GMT), Dow Jones futures were up 115 points, or 0.2% S&P 500 futures gained 13 points, or 0.2% Nasdaq 100 …
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