Today: 26 June 2026

Marcin Frąckiewicz

Marcin Frąckiewicz is the founder and CEO of TS2 Space, a satellite communications company serving customers around the world. A graduate of the Warsaw School of Economics (SGH), he has more than two decades of experience in telecommunications, satellite services and technology ventures. He writes about satellite communications, space technology, artificial intelligence and the stock market, with a particular focus on technology companies, semiconductors, emerging industries and the trends shaping global innovation.

Canada Stock Market Today, December 8, 2025: TSX Futures Flat as Investors Brace for Bank of Canada and Fed Rate Decisions

Canada Stock Market Today, December 8, 2025: TSX Futures Flat as Investors Brace for Bank of Canada and Fed Rate Decisions

S&P/TSX Composite Index futures were flat early Monday after the benchmark slipped 0.5% Friday to 31,311.41, retreating from a record high. Investors await interest rate decisions from the Bank of Canada, expected to hold at 2.25% Wednesday, and the U.S. Federal Reserve. Strong jobs data and high commodity prices have kept the TSX near all-time highs.
8 December 2025
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Oil Price Today, December 8, 2025: Brent Near $64 as Fed Rate Cut Bets and Asian Demand Support Crude

Oil Price Today, December 8, 2025: Brent Near $64 as Fed Rate Cut Bets and Asian Demand Support Crude

Brent crude traded just below $64 per barrel and U.S. WTI hovered near $60 on Monday, holding close to two-week highs. Prices are supported by expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut and strong demand from India and China. Major agencies and banks warn of a global oil surplus and lower prices in 2026. Both benchmarks remain well below 2024 levels.
8 December 2025
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Silver Price Today 8.12.2025: Spot XAG/USD Near Record High, MCX & India Silver Rates, Forecast and Outlook

Silver Price Today 8.12.2025: Spot XAG/USD Near Record High, MCX & India Silver Rates, Forecast and Outlook

Spot silver traded at $58.4 per ounce on December 8, just below last week’s record high of $59.3, after doubling in price in 2025. India’s MCX silver March futures slipped about 1% to ₹1,81,600 per kg, following an all-time high near ₹1,85,234 in the previous session. Traders are watching the US Federal Reserve meeting this week.
8 December 2025
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Ethereum Price Today, December 8, 2025: ETH Holds Above $3,100 as Whales and Institutions Fuel a Potential Supply Squeeze

Ethereum Price Today, December 8, 2025: ETH Holds Above $3,100 as Whales and Institutions Fuel a Potential Supply Squeeze

Ethereum traded at $3,130–$3,160 on December 8, 2025, up about 3% in 24 hours and 10% over the week, with market cap near $378 billion. ETH remains 37% below its August high. Exchange balances dropped to record lows, while about 40% of ETH is locked in staking and DeFi. Traders are watching the Federal Reserve’s December 10 meeting for a possible rate cut.
8 December 2025
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XRP Price Today, December 8, 2025: Ripple Holds Above $2 as ETF Demand Tops $1 Billion

XRP Price Today, December 8, 2025: Ripple Holds Above $2 as ETF Demand Tops $1 Billion

XRP traded at $2.05–$2.10 on December 8, with 24-hour volume near $3.2 billion and market cap around $127 billion, holding the #4 spot among cryptocurrencies. U.S. spot XRP ETFs surpassed $1 billion in assets less than two weeks after launch. XRP defended the $2.00 support despite heavy short interest and a recent drop from $2.20. The price remains far below the 2025 peak of $3.65.
8 December 2025
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Stock Market Pre‑Market Today (Dec 8, 2025): Futures Edge Higher as Fed Rate Cut Looms, Top Gainers and Losers

Stock Market Pre‑Market Today (Dec 8, 2025): Futures Edge Higher as Fed Rate Cut Looms, Top Gainers and Losers

S&P 500 futures rose 0.11% and Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.21% in early pre-market trading Monday as investors await a widely expected Fed rate cut on Wednesday. Carvana surged on news of its S&P 500 inclusion, while Confluent jumped on takeover speculation. Micro-cap biotech stocks led declines. Futures markets price in an 85–89% chance of a quarter-point cut, but focus remains on Fed signals for 2026.
8 December 2025
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U.S. Stock Futures Today: Wall Street Edges Higher as Fed Rate Cut Looms – S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq Outlook (Dec. 8, 2025)

U.S. Stock Futures Today: Wall Street Edges Higher as Fed Rate Cut Looms – S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq Outlook (Dec. 8, 2025)

S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow futures edged higher early Monday, extending a two-week rally that brought major indexes near record highs. Traders are focused on the Federal Reserve’s meeting this week, with markets pricing in an 86%–88% chance of a quarter-point rate cut. The Fed’s decision is due Wednesday. Recent data show inflation steady and mixed labor market signals.
8 December 2025
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Mortgage Rates Today, December 8, 2025: 30‑Year Fixed Hovers in the Mid‑6% Range as Markets Bet on a Fed Rate Cut

Mortgage Rates Today, December 8, 2025: 30‑Year Fixed Hovers in the Mid‑6% Range as Markets Bet on a Fed Rate Cut

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate stands between 6.12% and 6.34% today, near 14-month lows but still above 6%. Markets expect the Federal Reserve to cut rates this week, with futures pricing in an 85–88% chance of a 25-basis-point move. Refinance rates remain higher, with 30-year refis near 6.66%. Major forecasters predict low-6% mortgage rates through 2026.
8 December 2025
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Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS: Ice Volcanoes, Life’s Building Blocks and the December 19 Flyby — Latest Updates as of December 8, 2025

Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS: Ice Volcanoes, Life’s Building Blocks and the December 19 Flyby — Latest Updates as of December 8, 2025

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is showing cryovolcano-like eruptions and an atmosphere rich in prebiotic molecules, according to new observations released ahead of its December 19, 2025, close approach to Earth. NASA and ESA images reveal active jets and high levels of methanol and hydrogen cyanide. The comet will remain at least 1.8 AU from Earth and poses no impact threat. Online rumors about aliens and health effects have circulated.
8 December 2025
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Update (December 8, 2025): $720 Price Cut, New Security Patch & TriFold Competition

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Update (December 8, 2025): $720 Price Cut, New Security Patch & TriFold Competition

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 is now $720 off in the US during Cyber Week, dropping some models to $1,399 with a free 512GB upgrade. A December 2025 security patch is rolling out, fixing nearly 70 vulnerabilities. Samsung’s new TriFold model draws attention but remains pricier and less available. Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 drove Samsung’s foldable market share to about two-thirds in Q3 2025.
8 December 2025
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold: Release Date, Price, Specs and Today’s News on Samsung’s First Tri‑Fold Phone

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold: Release Date, Price, Specs and Today’s News on Samsung’s First Tri‑Fold Phone

Samsung launched its Galaxy Z TriFold in South Korea on December 12, 2025, marking its first tri-fold smartphone with a 6.5-inch cover display that unfolds into a 10-inch tablet. The device starts at 3,594,000 KRW (about $2,500) and will roll out to other Asian markets later in December, with a U.S. release expected in early 2026. Early reviews cite premium pricing and new AI features.
8 December 2025
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AI Cars on December 8, 2025: Tesla’s New Robotaxi Moves, Waymo’s Recall, and the Global Race to Self‑Driving at Scale

AI Cars on December 8, 2025: Tesla’s New Robotaxi Moves, Waymo’s Recall, and the Global Race to Self‑Driving at Scale

Tesla’s Robotaxi app appeared on the Australian App Store December 8, though rides remain limited to Austin, Texas. Uber and Avride launched a commercial robotaxi service in downtown Dallas. Waymo is preparing a software recall over school-bus safety concerns as regulators continue investigations. China’s Horizon Robotics unveiled a new AI processor for autonomous vehicles.
8 December 2025
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Tokyo Stock Market Biggest Gainers Today (8 December 2025): Kuramoto and UMC Electronics Lead Post‑GDP Rebound

Tokyo Stock Market Biggest Gainers Today (8 December 2025): Kuramoto and UMC Electronics Lead Post‑GDP Rebound

Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 0.18% to 50,581.94 on Monday despite a sharper-than-expected GDP contraction, with Q3 GDP revised to -0.6% quarter-on-quarter and -2.3% annualized. Nearly 80% of Prime Market stocks advanced, led by speculative gains in small-cap and tech names such as Kuramoto Co. The yen weakened after the GDP data, while markets still expect a Bank of Japan rate hike next week.
8 December 2025
Best China Stocks to Buy Today (December 8, 2025): Tech, EV, AI Chip and Financial Winners in a Rebounding Market

Best China Stocks to Buy Today (December 8, 2025): Tech, EV, AI Chip and Financial Winners in a Rebounding Market

The Shanghai Composite closed near 3,924 on Monday, up 0.5%, while the CSI 300 hit its highest since mid-November after strong export data and signals of looser 2026 policy from Beijing. November exports rose 5.9% year-on-year, beating forecasts, as manufacturers shifted trade away from the U.S. Imports increased just 1.9%, highlighting weak domestic demand.
8 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Top Gainers Today (8 December 2025): Tern, Anglesey, Kainos and Trustpilot Stand Out

UK Stock Market Top Gainers Today (8 December 2025): Tern, Anglesey, Kainos and Trustpilot Stand Out

The FTSE 100 hovered near 9,665 on Monday, little changed as investors awaited central bank decisions. Unilever weighed on blue-chips after its ice-cream spin-off. Small-cap stocks saw sharp moves, with Tern jumping 44% on heavy trading. Markets largely expect a 25 basis point Bank of England rate cut on 18 December.
8 December 2025
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ASX Top Gainers Today (8 December 2025): Bass Oil Doubles as Lithium Heavyweights Liontown and Pilbara Rally

ASX Top Gainers Today (8 December 2025): Bass Oil Doubles as Lithium Heavyweights Liontown and Pilbara Rally

The S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.12% to 8,624.4 on Monday as losses in materials and utilities outweighed gains elsewhere. Bass Oil surged 97% after announcing a gas sales deal, while Liontown Resources and Pilbara Minerals jumped on lithium sector upgrades. National Storage REIT hit a record after confirming a takeover bid. Investors awaited Tuesday’s RBA decision.
8 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Blackfinch Spring VCT Allots 170,617 Ordinary Shares Under £20 Million Offer
    June 26, 2026, 6:14 AM EDT. Blackfinch Spring VCT plc has allotted 170,617 ordinary shares as part of an ongoing Offer for Subscription aimed at raising up to £20 million, with an over-allotment facility of an additional £20 million. Subscription prices ranged from 89.03p to 92.81p per share. Following the allotment, total shares outstanding stand at 86,853,347, representing the total voting rights. The newly issued shares are expected to begin trading on the London Stock Exchange around June 29, 2026. Shareholders should note this figure for disclosure obligations under FCA's Transparency Rules. CREST accounts will be credited promptly, and physical share certificates dispatched within ten business days.

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Volkswagen 100,000-job cut report links to €23 billion investment freeze

Volkswagen 100,000-job cut report links to €23 billion investment freeze

26 June 2026
Volkswagen may cut up to 100,000 jobs, shut four German plants, and slash five-year investment by about €23 billion to just over €130 billion, as reported by Manager Magazin, signaling a major cash squeeze beyond labor costs while the company’s operating margin remains far below its 2030 target.
Red Lobster lawsuit weighs on Thai Union with $295 million risk

Red Lobster lawsuit weighs on Thai Union with $295 million risk

26 June 2026
Thai Union Group shares fell 0.9% to 11.50 baht as a lawsuit by Red Lobster creditors seeks to unwind $32 million in 2023 transactions—almost equal to Thai Union’s Q1 net profit—and targets a creditor pool of $295 million, about one-fifth of Thai Union’s equity value.
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