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Khadija Saeed

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

Copper Dec 25 (HGZ25) Futures: Record Highs, Supply Squeeze and 2026 Price Outlook (5–7 December 2025)

Copper Dec 25 (HGZ25) Futures: Record Highs, Supply Squeeze and 2026 Price Outlook (5–7 December 2025)

Copper’s December 2025 futures contract on COMEX (symbol HGZ25, often quoted as Copper Dec 25) is trading just below record territory, with prices around $5.38 per pound at the close on Friday, 5 December 2025.Investing.com+1 A powerful mix of tariff fears, mine disruptions, AI‑driven demand and aggressive bank forecasts has pushed copper – and especially the Dec 25 contract – back into the spotlight for traders watching commodities into year‑end. Below is a news‑style deep dive into what happened between 5–7 December 2025, what the latest forecasts say, and what it all could mean for Copper Dec 25 futures. Key
7 December 2025
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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

Published: 8 December 2025 Key takeaways 1. What happened to silver prices between 5 and 7 December 2025? A three‑day burst at record levels The latest leg of the silver rally began before 5 December, when the metal first broke above previous records near $58/oz in early December. One widely cited report notes an intraday high around $59.66/oz, taking silver’s gain for 2025 to roughly +100%, with ETF holdings and tight supply underpinning the move. The Economic Times+1 By the Fed policy week of 5–7 December, price action accelerated: In short, the 5–7 December window solidified silver’s breakout above previous
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

In the first week of December 2025, January 2026 Henry Hub natural gas futures (NGF26) punched decisively through the psychologically important $5.00/MMBtu level, closing around $5.29 on Friday, 5 December, while the front‑month continuous contract touched roughly $5.34 — the highest levels since late 2022.Investing.com+3Barchart.com+3MarketWatch+3 The move capped a stunning rally: U.S. natural gas futures are up about 65% from mid‑October lows and roughly 70% year‑on‑year, with the Jan ’26 contract alone gaining more than 18% over the past month and trading near the top of its 52‑week range.Barchart.com+2Trading Economics+2 At the same time, global benchmarks are telling a split
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

Dateline: 7 December 2025 SoftBank‑backed e‑commerce platform Meesho is heading for one of India’s most closely watched listings of 2025. Its ₹5,421‑crore initial public offering (IPO) closed on 5 December with eye‑popping demand, a strong grey market premium (GMP) and an increasingly loud chorus of “subscribe” calls from leading brokerages.mint+2ThePrint+2 With allotment due on Monday and listing slated for Wednesday, 10 December, investors are now focused on one question: how much of the expected IPO “pop” is already priced in — and what happens after day one? Where the Meesho IPO Stands as of 7 December 2025 Record subscription: roughly
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

The race to build an AI‑literate workforce just shifted up a gear. In the first week of December 2025, OpenAI confirmed that more than 10,000 employees across its partners are now pursuing or holding OpenAI Certifications, with consulting giant Accenture emerging as the flagship example after signing a deep partnership to roll out ChatGPT Enterprise and large‑scale AI training to tens of thousands of staff. Reuters+3OpenAI+3Forbes+3 The deal isn’t just another software rollout. It’s a signal of how quickly “AI fluency” is becoming a core job requirement, and how consulting, enterprise IT and even hiring platforms are being rebuilt around
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 spent the first week of December swinging between record‑adjacent highs and a sharp end‑of‑week pullback, just as U.S. and European benchmarks flirted with all‑time peaks. The period from 5–7 December 2025 encapsulates the big themes driving global markets right now: central bank divergence, an AI‑driven equity boom, and growing unease about stretched consumers. Below is a detailed recap of the latest news, forecasts and analyses on the Nikkei 225 and its place among the world’s major indices. A volatile finish: Nikkei 225 drops back from near‑record highs After a powerful mid‑week rally, Japan’s benchmark index gave back
7 December 2025
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Japanese Yen Index and World Indices Weekly Outlook: BoJ Rate Hike Bets Reshape Global Markets (5–7 December 2025)

Japanese Yen Index and World Indices Weekly Outlook: BoJ Rate Hike Bets Reshape Global Markets (5–7 December 2025)

The Japanese yen is back at the center of global market narratives. Between 5 and 7 December 2025, investors have been juggling two conflicting forces: a still‑weak yen index hovering near multi‑year lows, and increasingly hawkish signals from the Bank of Japan (BoJ) that a rate hike is coming this month. At the same time, world equity indices such as the S&P 500, MSCI World and STOXX 600 are sitting near record or multi‑year highs, even as Japanese stocks wobble. TradingView+3Reuters+3Investing.com+3 Below is a detailed look at what just happened with the Japanese Yen Index and global stock benchmarks, plus
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 benchmark S&P BSE Sensex ended the week on a strong note after a surprise rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), even as global stock indices from Wall Street to the Gulf traded around record or multi‑year highs on growing expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate cut next week. Reuters+2Reuters+2 Between 5 and 7 December 2025, traders digested a flurry of central‑bank signals, soft but steady inflation data and currency volatility, setting up a potentially volatile but upward‑biased week ahead for Sensex, Nifty and major world indices. Financial Express+1 India: Sensex and Nifty Rebound After Surprise
7 December 2025
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Australian Dollar Index Near 52‑Week High as World Indices Rally – Outlook 5–7 December 2025

Australian Dollar Index Near 52‑Week High as World Indices Rally – Outlook 5–7 December 2025

From 5–7 December 2025, the Australian dollar surged to the top of its recent ranges, with the Australian Dollar Index brushing 52‑week highs just as global equity benchmarks like the MSCI World Index and the ASX 200 pushed higher. The move reflects a powerful mix of hawkish repricing around the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), growing expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut, and broad risk‑on sentiment in world indices. Australian Dollar Index: Trading at the Top of Its Range The Australian Dollar Index (=AUD) on Investing.com closed Friday 5 December at 61.90, up 0.16% on the day and sitting
7 December 2025
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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)

HONG KONG — The Hang Seng Index ended the first week of December parked just below the 26,000 level, cooling after a powerful year-to-date surge, while major world indices from New York to Europe stayed within reach of record highs as investors bet on interest-rate cuts in 2026. BusinessToday+2wsvn.com+2 Hang Seng Index This Week: Choppy Path, Flat Finish The key trading session for Hong Kong this weekend window was Friday, 5 December, with markets closed on Saturday and Sunday. A weekly wrap from Business Today describes a “choppy week” that ultimately left the Hang Seng little changed overall, as traders
7 December 2025
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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)

Published: December 7, 2025 The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) ended the week of 5–7 December 2025 as one of the standout performers among major world indices, reclaiming the 4,100 level and extending what has become a world‑beating year for South Korean equities. On Friday, 5 December, the KOSPI closed at 4,100.05, up 71.54 points (+1.78%) on the day and roughly 4–4.5% higher for the week, its strongest weekly performance in months.MacroMicro+1 While trading was closed over the weekend, 6–7 December brought a flood of fresh forecasts and strategy notes as analysts weighed three big drivers: Below is a
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 heads into the new week in a position of strength. The PHLX British Pound Index (XDB) and the broader British Pound Currency Index (^XDB) are trading near multi‑week highs, while global equity benchmarks such as the MSCI World, MSCI ACWI, STOXX 600 and FTSE 100 consolidate close to year‑to‑date peaks as investors brace for a widely expected Federal Reserve rate cut in the coming days. Yahoo Finance+3MSCI+3Investing.com+3 Between 5 and 7 December 2025, the story is one of a firm pound in a cautiously risk‑on world: UK fiscal worries have eased, business surveys have surprised to the upside, and
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GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

7 February 2026
GSK shares closed Friday up 0.83% at a 52-week high after the EU approved Nucala for certain uncontrolled COPD patients. Insider filings showed chairman Jonathan Symonds bought 2,500 shares while executive David Redfern sold 100,000. The FTSE 100 rose 0.6%. Broker ratings on GSK remained mixed.
Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

7 February 2026
Aye Finance raised Rs 454.5 crore from 19 anchor investors ahead of its Feb 9 IPO, pricing shares at the top of a Rs 122–129 range. The company’s profit fell 40% to Rs 64.3 crore in the six months to September as bad loans rose to 4.85%. The IPO values Aye at about Rs 3,200 crore, below its last private round. Major investors include Nippon Life India and Goldman Sachs funds.
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