Today: 29 April 2026

Khadija Saeed

A dedicated markets reporter, she covers stocks, macroeconomics, and major business developments with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy.

Silver Price Hits Record High Near $59: What the December 5–7 Rally Signals for the 2026 Silver Commodities Outlook

Silver Price Hits Record High Near $59: What the December 5–7 Rally Signals for the 2026 Silver Commodities Outlook

Silver hit a record high near $59/oz on December 5, 2025, before settling around $58.5/oz on December 7, up nearly 100% year-to-date. The surge followed expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut and a weaker dollar. ETF inflows and persistent supply deficits fueled the rally. Futures markets now price an 85–87% chance of a Fed rate cut at the upcoming meeting.
7 December 2025
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Natural Gas Jan ’26 Futures Surge Above $5 as Cold Snap, LNG Exports and Coal Switching Drive Three‑Year High

Natural Gas Jan ’26 Futures Surge Above $5 as Cold Snap, LNG Exports and Coal Switching Drive Three‑Year High

January 2026 Henry Hub natural gas futures closed at $5.29/MMBtu on December 5, the highest since late 2022. U.S. natural gas futures have surged about 65% since mid-October, with the front-month contract hitting $5.34. The rally contrasts with Europe, where TTF futures slipped below €30/MWh amid full storage and strong LNG arrivals.
7 December 2025
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Meesho IPO GMP Today: 79x Subscription, December 10 Listing Date, Price Band and Brokerages’ Views Explained

Meesho IPO GMP Today: 79x Subscription, December 10 Listing Date, Price Band and Brokerages’ Views Explained

Meesho’s ₹5,421-crore IPO closed on 5 December with overall subscription at about 79 times, including 120x by institutional buyers and 19x by retail investors. The price band was set at ₹105–₹111 per share, targeting a valuation up to $5.6 billion. Grey market premium ranged from 39% to 47% above issue price. Listing is scheduled for 10 December.
7 December 2025
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OpenAI Certifications Hit 10,000 Workers as Accenture Bets Big on ChatGPT Enterprise and Agentic AI

OpenAI Certifications Hit 10,000 Workers as Accenture Bets Big on ChatGPT Enterprise and Agentic AI

OpenAI said over 10,000 employees at partner companies now hold or are pursuing OpenAI Certifications, with Accenture rolling out ChatGPT Enterprise and large-scale AI training to tens of thousands of staff. Accenture’s stock rose 3% after announcing the partnership. OpenAI aims to certify 10 million Americans by 2030 and launch an AI-powered jobs platform in 2026.
7 December 2025
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Nikkei 225 Pulls Back as BoJ Jitters Hit Japan While World Indices Hover Near Records (5–7 December 2025)

Nikkei 225 Pulls Back as BoJ Jitters Hit Japan While World Indices Hover Near Records (5–7 December 2025)

Japan’s Nikkei 225 dropped 1.05% to 50,491.87 on Friday, 5 December, erasing much of the week’s earlier gains after household spending fell 3% year-on-year in October. The decline followed a surge to 51,028.42 on Thursday, near record highs. Traders cited weak consumption and expectations of a Bank of Japan rate hike as key factors. The 10-year JGB yield rose to 1.9%, its highest since 2007.
7 December 2025
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S&P BSE Sensex Rallies on RBI Rate Cut as Global Indices Eye Fed Move: Market Wrap & Outlook (5–7 December 2025)

S&P BSE Sensex Rallies on RBI Rate Cut as Global Indices Eye Fed Move: Market Wrap & Outlook (5–7 December 2025)

India’s Sensex jumped 447 points to 85,712 and Nifty 50 gained 153 to 26,186 on Friday after the Reserve Bank of India cut its repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%, the most aggressive easing since 2019. Despite the rally, both indices ended the week flat, having retreated from earlier record highs. Rate-sensitive sectors and IT stocks led Friday’s gains. Small- and mid-cap shares lagged.
7 December 2025
Hang Seng and World Indices: Hong Kong’s 2025 Rally Pauses as Global Stocks Hover Near Records (5–7 December 2025)

Hang Seng and World Indices: Hong Kong’s 2025 Rally Pauses as Global Stocks Hover Near Records (5–7 December 2025)

The Hang Seng Index closed the week at 26,085.08, up 0.58% Friday but little changed overall after volatile trading. Earlier losses followed renewed worries over China’s property sector and weak services data. The index remains up about 30% year-to-date, its strongest run since 2017. Major sub-indices also posted gains, with the HSCEI up 1.01% and HSTECH rising 0.84%.
7 December 2025
KOSPI Composite Index Surges Above 4,100 as Global Markets Position for Fed Rate Cut (5–7 December 2025)

KOSPI Composite Index Surges Above 4,100 as Global Markets Position for Fed Rate Cut (5–7 December 2025)

The KOSPI closed at 4,100.05 on Friday, December 5, up 1.78% for the day and about 4.4% for the week, its strongest weekly gain in a year. The index has surged roughly 60–70% since the start of 2025, outpacing most major world markets. Analysts cited expectations of a U.S. Fed rate cut, a strong AI and semiconductor cycle, and Korea’s reform agenda as key drivers.
7 December 2025
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British Pound Index Climbs as Sterling Holds Near Five‑Week Highs While World Indices Hover at Cycle Peaks (5–7 December 2025)

British Pound Index Climbs as Sterling Holds Near Five‑Week Highs While World Indices Hover at Cycle Peaks (5–7 December 2025)

Sterling traded near multi-week highs on 5 December, with the British Pound Currency Index (^XDB) hovering around 133 and GBP/USD at 1.33–1.34, up over 1% in a month. The pound logged its biggest one-day gain since April after strong UK PMI data. The currency is set for a third straight weekly rise against the euro as UK fiscal concerns ease and markets anticipate central bank rate cuts.
7 December 2025
CAC 40 and World Indices Weekly Snapshot: Fed Cut Bets, Flat Paris Trade and a Cautiously Optimistic Global Rally (5–7 December 2025)

CAC 40 and World Indices Weekly Snapshot: Fed Cut Bets, Flat Paris Trade and a Cautiously Optimistic Global Rally (5–7 December 2025)

The CAC 40 closed Friday, 5 December at 8,114.74, down 0.09% for the day and flat for the week, as French equities saw little movement ahead of a key Federal Reserve meeting. None of the week’s sessions moved more than 0.4%. Select stocks like Saint-Gobain and Edenred rose nearly 3%, while losses in oil, utilities, and financials offset gains. U.S. and European indices posted modest weekly gains.
7 December 2025
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FTSE 100 Ends Week in the Red as Global Stocks Diverge: World Indices, Outlook and Forecasts (5–7 December 2025)

FTSE 100 Ends Week in the Red as Global Stocks Diverge: World Indices, Outlook and Forecasts (5–7 December 2025)

The FTSE 100 fell 0.5% to 9,667 on Friday, December 5, 2025, its lowest level in over a week, closing out a losing week for UK equities. Energy and bank stocks led declines, with BP down 2.6% and the bank index off 1.2%. Wall Street and Asian markets rose, leaving the UK benchmark trailing global peers ahead of a key US Federal Reserve decision.
7 December 2025
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Euro Stoxx 50 and World Indices Weekly Snapshot: Fed Cut Hopes Keep Global Stocks Near Records (5–7 December 2025)

Euro Stoxx 50 and World Indices Weekly Snapshot: Fed Cut Hopes Keep Global Stocks Near Records (5–7 December 2025)

The Euro Stoxx 50 closed at 5,723.93 on December 5, up 0.98% for the week and extending its year-to-date gain to about 16%. Global stocks rose as traders priced in a likely U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut next week, with CME’s FedWatch tool showing a 90% probability. The S&P 500 ended Friday at 6,870.40, near its record high. Japan’s Nikkei 225 dropped over 1% on Friday.
7 December 2025
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MSCI Europe vs World Indices: Performance, Forecasts and Key Drivers (5–7 December 2025)

MSCI Europe vs World Indices: Performance, Forecasts and Key Drivers (5–7 December 2025)

The MSCI Europe Index closed at 2,564.76 on Dec. 5, down 0.25% after a recent rally, but remains up about 12.5% to 15.5% year-to-date in 2025. The index outpaces the MSCI World, which is up roughly 7.7% for the year. European stocks continue to trade at lower valuations, with a 3.03% dividend yield and forward P/E of 14.64. The MSCI Europe Index has 402 constituents and a market cap near $12.85 trillion.
7 December 2025
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SEBI’s ₹546-Crore Crackdown on Finfluencer Avadhut Sathe: Inside the Order, the Academy’s Defence, and What Comes Next for Investors

SEBI’s ₹546-Crore Crackdown on Finfluencer Avadhut Sathe: Inside the Order, the Academy’s Defence, and What Comes Next for Investors

SEBI barred Avadhut Sathe and his trading academy from the securities market on December 4, froze their accounts, and ordered the impounding of ₹546.16 crore, citing illegal investment advisory activities. SEBI alleges the academy collected over ₹600 crore from up to 410,000 participants since 2015. Despite the academy's earnings, SEBI says Sathe and his trading operations lost more than ₹6 crore in the past two years.
7 December 2025
S&P/TSX Composite Weekly Update: Canada’s Benchmark Near Record High as 2026 Outlook Brightens for World Indices (Dec. 7, 2025)

S&P/TSX Composite Weekly Update: Canada’s Benchmark Near Record High as 2026 Outlook Brightens for World Indices (Dec. 7, 2025)

The S&P/TSX Composite Index closed at 31,311 on Friday, down 166 points after hitting a record high Thursday. The index remains up over 20% year-to-date, boosted by gains in materials, financials, and energy. Friday’s drop followed profit-taking and sector rotation, with materials and technology leading declines. Canada reported a surprise gain of 53,600 jobs in November, lowering unemployment to a 16-month low.
7 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Fidelity High Yield Factor ETF (FDHY) Dips Below Key 200-Day Moving Average
    April 29, 2026, 5:32 PM EDT. Shares of the Fidelity High Yield Factor ETF (FDHY) slipped below their critical 200-day moving average level of $49.20, falling to $48.88 during Wednesday's trading. This technical indicator, often used by traders to gauge market trends, marks a significant shift as FDHY trades down about 0.3% on the day. The ETF's 52-week price range spans from $47.42 to $49.71, with a recent last trade of $49.02. Market watchers view this move as a potential signal of weakening momentum, important for those tracking high yield fixed income investment trends. Traders and investors will monitor FDHY closely for further directional cues amid broader market pressures impacting dividend-focused ETFs.

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Nebius Stock Jumps as Meta’s AI Spending Reset Puts $27 Billion Deal in Focus

Nebius Stock Jumps as Meta’s AI Spending Reset Puts $27 Billion Deal in Focus

29 April 2026
Nebius Group N.V. shares rose 5.3% to $142.73 Wednesday as Meta Platforms raised its 2026 capital spending forecast by up to $10 billion, citing higher data center costs. Nebius has a contract to supply Meta with up to $27 billion in AI cloud capacity. Fourth-quarter 2025 revenue jumped 547% to $227.7 million, but the company reported a net loss of $249.6 million.
Phillips 66 Stock Jumps as Surprise Profit Shows Refining Margins Are Back in Focus

Phillips 66 Stock Jumps as Surprise Profit Shows Refining Margins Are Back in Focus

29 April 2026
Phillips 66 reported an adjusted first-quarter profit of $200 million, or 49 cents per share, beating analyst forecasts of a loss. Strong refining margins and 95% plant utilization offset $839 million in hedge-related losses. Shares rose over 6% after the results. The company also completed its acquisition of Lindsey Oil Refinery assets in the UK.
Extreme Networks Stock Jumps as Q3 Earnings Beat Puts Cisco, HPE Rivals in Focus

Extreme Networks Stock Jumps as Q3 Earnings Beat Puts Cisco, HPE Rivals in Focus

29 April 2026
Extreme Networks shares surged 28% after reporting fiscal Q3 revenue of $316.9 million, up 11%, and non-GAAP earnings of 26 cents per share, both above estimates. The company forecast Q4 revenue of $330–$335 million, topping FactSet’s $326.9 million estimate. SaaS annual recurring revenue rose 28.6% to $236.4 million. Net income climbed to $10.6 million from $3.5 million a year earlier.
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