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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.

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)

Published: 7 December 2025 CAC 40: Flat Week, Soft Finish Around 8,115 The CAC 40 ended the week of 5 December almost exactly where it started, underscoring how tightly range‑bound French equities have become ahead of a crucial Federal Reserve meeting. According to Investing.com data, the CAC 40 closed Friday, 5 December at 8,114.74, down 0.09% on the day, after trading between 8,114.74 and 8,160.81. Over the past 52 weeks, the index has ranged from 6,763.76 to a record 8,314.23, with a 12‑month gain of just over 9%. Investing.com MarketScreener notes that none of the five sessions this week moved
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 has slipped into the second week of December on the back foot, even as major world indices hover near record highs and investors brace for a pivotal US Federal Reserve rate decision. On Friday 5 December 2025, London’s blue‑chip index fell about 0.5% to around 9,667 points, its lowest level in over a week and closing out a losing week for UK equities. BSS+2lse.co.uk+2 While Wall Street and several Asian markets extended gains, the UK benchmark lagged its global peers – a reminder that 2025’s powerful equity rally is entering a more selective phase across world indices.
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 index (^STOXX50E), the flagship barometer for euro‑area blue chips, ended the week of 5–7 December 2025 slightly higher, consolidating strong year‑to‑date gains as global markets position for what investors increasingly see as a near‑certain interest‑rate cut from the U.S. Federal Reserve next week. Investing.com+1 Euro Stoxx 50: Small Weekly Gain on Top of a Strong 2025 On Friday, 5 December 2025, the Euro Stoxx 50 closed at 5,723.93, up 0.10% on the day and about 0.98% higher than the previous Friday’s close of 5,668.17, marking its second consecutive weekly advance. Investing.com+1 According to the index provider
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)

LONDON, Dec. 7, 2025 — The MSCI Europe Index slipped modestly at the end of the week but remains one of 2025’s equity standouts, still ahead of broad global benchmarks such as the MSCI World and MSCI ACWI. European stocks are pausing after a powerful rally, even as fresh forecasts from major banks signal further upside into 2026 and technical indicators continue to lean constructive. MSCI Europe Index: Latest Performance Snapshot At Friday’s close on 5 December 2025, the MSCI Europe Index (MIEU00000PUS) finished at 2,564.76, down 0.25% on the day after three sessions of gains. Investing.com Despite that small
7 December 2025
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Euronext 100 Index and World Indices: Autos Rally, Fed Cut Bets and 2026 Outlook (5–7 December 2025)

Euronext 100 Index and World Indices: Autos Rally, Fed Cut Bets and 2026 Outlook (5–7 December 2025)

The Euronext 100 Index ended the first week of December 2025 essentially flat but still parked near record territory, as autos, tech and basic‑resources stocks powered Europe’s year‑end rally while strategists turned increasingly vocal about upside for 2026 — and the risks that come with it.TechStock²+1 Euronext 100 at a Glance: Near Record Highs, Modest Weekly Gain The Euronext 100 Index (N100) is the flagship blue‑chip benchmark of Euronext, tracking 100 of the largest and most liquid companies listed across Amsterdam, Brussels, Dublin, Lisbon, Milan, Oslo and Paris. The index is free‑float market‑cap weighted with caps to avoid single‑stock dominance
7 December 2025
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

Published: December 7, 2025 India’s market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has moved against one of the country’s most prominent stock-market trainers, Avadhut Sathe, in what is being described as the biggest enforcement action yet against a finfluencer. In an ex-parte interim order issued on 4 December, SEBI barred Sathe and Avadhut Sathe Trading Academy Pvt Ltd (ASTAPL) from the securities market, froze their accounts and ordered the impounding of ₹546.16 crore – money the regulator says represents unlawful gains from unregistered investment advisory and research analyst activities run under the guise of stock-market education. SEBI’s
7 December 2025
VIX and Global Volatility Indices Signal ‘Super Calm’ Before the Fed – Market Outlook 5–7 December 2025

VIX and Global Volatility Indices Signal ‘Super Calm’ Before the Fed – Market Outlook 5–7 December 2025

As the trading week closed on Friday, 5 December 2025, global volatility gauges – led by the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) – were flashing an unusually quiet message. Wall Street’s “fear gauge” has slipped back into the mid‑teens, even after a year that included multiple panic spikes above 20 and an outright shock move to around 60 in April. Reuters+1 At the same time, world equity benchmarks are hovering near record territory, and bond‑market volatility has slumped to its lowest levels since the early 2020s. Reuters+1 With a crucial Federal Reserve rate decision coming on 10 December, the picture from
7 December 2025
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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)

Toronto — December 7, 2025 Canada’s main stock market barometer, the S&P/TSX Composite Index, ended the week just shy of a record, slipping on Friday but still sitting near all‑time highs and firmly in the global “world indices” leadership pack. After setting a record closing high around 31,477 points on Thursday, December 4, the S&P/TSX Composite fell 166 points (about 0.5%) on Friday to close near 31,311, leaving the index down roughly 0.2% for the week.Reuters+2Trading Economics+2 Even with the modest pullback, the TSX remains up in the mid‑20% range year‑to‑date, putting it among the strongest performers in developed markets
7 December 2025
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Russell 2000 Near Record Highs as Fed Cut Bets Grow: Small‑Cap Outlook After 5–7 December 2025

Russell 2000 Near Record Highs as Fed Cut Bets Grow: Small‑Cap Outlook After 5–7 December 2025

The Russell 2000 small‑cap index has entered December 2025 within touching distance of record territory, even after a brief pullback to close last week. As investors price in a high probability of a Federal Reserve rate cut at next week’s meeting, small‑cap stocks have become one of the most closely watched segments of the global equity landscape. Reuters+1 Between 5–7 December 2025, news, forecasts and technical analyses painted a nuanced picture: fundamentals are improving, valuations remain discounted versus mega caps, but positioning and sentiment are getting crowded and short interest in small caps is unusually high. Lipper Alpha Insight+2LSEG+2 Russell
7 December 2025
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US Dollar Index (DXY) Near 99 as Fed Rate Cut Bets Shake Global Markets and World Indices – Outlook for December 2025

US Dollar Index (DXY) Near 99 as Fed Rate Cut Bets Shake Global Markets and World Indices – Outlook for December 2025

Updated: December 7, 2025 The US Dollar Index (DXY) has entered the Fed’s December policy week sitting just under the psychological 100 mark, hovering around 99 after one of its weakest stretches of 2025. From 5–7 December, the dollar’s slide, driven by near-unanimous expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut, has become a central story across global markets – from Wall Street to Asian equities, emerging‑market currencies and commodities. Below is a detailed roundup of the latest news, forecasts and analysis on the US Dollar Index and its impact on world indices, based on coverage and research published between 5
7 December 2025
S&P 500 Near Record High as Global Stock Indices Rally on Fed Cut Hopes (Dec. 5–7, 2025)

S&P 500 Near Record High as Global Stock Indices Rally on Fed Cut Hopes (Dec. 5–7, 2025)

New York, December 7, 2025 — The S&P 500 is trading within a whisper of its all‑time high as investors bet on another Federal Reserve rate cut and a wave of liquidity pushes money back into equities worldwide. Global stock indices from the MSCI World to Europe’s STOXX 600 and Asia‑Pacific benchmarks have mostly advanced in recent sessions, extending what is shaping up to be a strong year for risk assets. Reuters+2AP News+2 Key takeaways (Dec. 5–7, 2025) S&P 500: Inches From Record High After Win Streak Friday, December 5, was another quietly constructive session for U.S. large caps. The
7 December 2025
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Dow 30 and World Indices Rally Ahead of Fed Rate Cut: 5–7 December 2025 Market Wrap

Dow 30 and World Indices Rally Ahead of Fed Rate Cut: 5–7 December 2025 Market Wrap

Global equities finished the first week of December on an upbeat note. The Dow 30 is hovering just below record territory, world indices are grinding higher, and investors are almost unanimously betting on another U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut in the coming days. AP News+1 Below is a detailed look at how the Dow Jones Industrial Average and key world indices moved between 5–7 December 2025, and what the latest forecasts and analyses suggest for the weeks ahead. Key Takeaways at a Glance Dow 30: Quiet Week, Strong Finish The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) — often called the Dow
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Stock Market Today

Lucid stock jumps 14% as Dow tops 50,000 — what LCID investors watch next week

Lucid stock jumps 14% as Dow tops 50,000 — what LCID investors watch next week

7 February 2026
Lucid Group shares jumped 14% to $10.86 at Friday’s close, recovering from an 8% drop the previous day. The move followed a broad Wall Street rally that lifted high-volatility stocks. Lucid reported fourth-quarter deliveries of 5,345 vehicles and full-year deliveries of 15,841. Investors await Lucid’s Feb. 24 results for updates on cash and demand.
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