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December, 2025

• 25 December 2025 10:34 pm

  Ruble Rally in a Year of Turbulence: Russia’s Currency Defies the Odds in 2025

  

  In a year marked by geopolitical strain and economic uncertainty, the Russian ruble delivered a striking performance. Between January 1 and December 24, 2025, the currency gained nearly 30% against the U.S. dollar, climbing from 113.73 to 78.99 per dollar. It was one of the ruble’s strongest annual showings in …

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• 25 December 2025 9:32 pm

  Wall Street Warns, Crowd Roars: Palantir’s Relentless Rally Sparks Trillion-Dollar Talk

  

  Retail Investors Take the Wheel: Palantir has become one of the most hotly debated stocks on the market. Even as Wall Street raises red flags over valuation, individual investors have rushed in, pouring billions into the data-analytics and defense software company. That wave of retail demand has helped drive Palantir’s …

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• 25 December 2025 8:37 pm

  Has Fed Paved the Way for Jerome Powell to Step Aside?

  

  Reappointments and stability may finally let the chair leave gracefully: After months of intense political pressure, the Federal Reserve may have quietly reassured its chair that stepping down could be a smooth, safe transition. The central bank’s recent moves signal stability and continuity, potentially allowing Jerome Powell to exit the …

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• 25 December 2025 7:43 pm

  Can Tim Cook Spark Nike Comeback? $3 Million Stock Purchase Revives Hope Amid Holiday

  

  In the quiet stretch of the year-end holidays, when markets typically drift on thin volumes and cautious sentiment, an unexpected move jolted Nike back into the spotlight. Tim Cook, the chief executive of Apple and a long-standing board member at Nike, stepped in with a personal investment worth nearly $3 …

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• 25 December 2025 2:18 am

  Google Targets Nvidia’s Stronghold as AI Software and Chip Strategy Converge

  

  Alphabet’s ambition to challenge Nvidia’s dominance is no longer confined to artificial intelligence software. The company is now working to weaken Nvidia’s most critical advantage: its deeply entrenched software ecosystem that binds developers to its chips. A Strategic Push Beyond Software LeadershipThis shift marks a decisive escalation in the AI …

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• 25 December 2025 1:24 am

  Race for the Fed: Trump’s High-Pressure Pick as Markets Test Central Bank Independence

  

  With Jerome Powell’s term ending in May, the race to lead the US Federal Reserve has reached a critical moment. President Donald Trump is expected to reveal his nominee soon, a choice that will shape interest-rate policy, investor confidence, and the delicate balance between politics and central banking for years …

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• 25 December 2025 12:06 am

  Dollar Softens, T-Yields Retreat Despite Solid U.S. Growth

  

  U.S. Treasury yields edged lower on Wednesday as investors increased allocations to government bonds, even after economic data confirmed strong growth momentum. The 10-year yield, the key benchmark for borrowing costs, fell by more than three basis points to around 4.14%. Shorter- and longer-dated yields followed the same direction, with …

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• 24 December 2025 11:27 pm

  U.S. Jobs Outlook Darkens for 2026 as Hiring Slows and Layoff Risks Build

  

  After a relatively calm start to 2025, the U.S. labor market ended the year on shaky ground. What began as a period of limited hiring and limited firing gradually shifted into a wave of large-scale layoffs across some of America’s biggest employers. By year’s end, job cuts had climbed to …

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• 24 December 2025 10:20 pm

  Is Santa Claus Rally Back? S&P 500 Breaks Another Record as Holiday Optimism Lifts Markets

  

  A Festive Push to New Highs: U.S. stocks pushed higher in a holiday-shortened trading session, with the S&P 500 climbing to a fresh intraday record after already securing a record close in the previous session. The benchmark index advanced around 0.4%, underscoring the market’s steady momentum as the year draws …

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• 24 December 2025 9:21 pm

  Loonie Holds the Upper Hand as Policy Gap Pressures USD/CAD

  

  The Canadian dollar maintained a modest edge against its U.S. counterpart, keeping USD/CAD pinned near five-month lows as subdued holiday liquidity capped volatility. The pair hovered around 1.3675, close to its weakest level since late July, with price action driven more by policy expectations than fresh data.GDP Data Fails to …

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• 24 December 2025 8:48 pm

  Gold Steps Back After Record Run as Holiday Calm Sparks Profit-Taking

  

  Pause After a Historic Surge: Gold prices eased slightly after touching unprecedented highs, as quiet holiday trading encouraged investors to lock in profits. With markets thinned by the festive season, even modest selling pressure was enough to push prices lower from their peak, marking a temporary pause after a powerful …

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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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