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Marcin Frąckiewicz

CEO of TS2 Space and founder of TS2.tech. Expert in satellites, telecommunications, and emerging technologies, covering trends in space, AI, and connectivity.

US Stock Market Open Dec. 26, 2025: Dow and S&P 500 at Record Highs, Fed-Cut Bets, and Nvidia’s Groq Deal in Focus

US Stock Market Open Dec. 26, 2025: Dow and S&P 500 at Record Highs, Fed-Cut Bets, and Nvidia’s Groq Deal in Focus

U.S. stocks reopen Friday after Christmas with the Dow and S&P 500 at record highs from the Dec. 24 close. Trading volume remains thin, with just 7.61 billion shares changing hands in the last session, less than half the recent average. The Cboe Volatility Index hit its lowest level in a year, signaling calm but also potential vulnerability to sudden moves.
25 December 2025
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Canada Stock Market Outlook for December 26, 2025: TSX Closed for Boxing Day, What to Watch Before the Next Open

Canada Stock Market Outlook for December 26, 2025: TSX Closed for Boxing Day, What to Watch Before the Next Open

Canadian stock markets will remain closed Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, for Boxing Day, following an early close on Dec. 24 and a full closure on Dec. 25. The S&P/TSX Composite ended its last session lower on thin holiday volume, with mining stocks under pressure. Statistics Canada reported GDP fell 0.3% in October, the largest monthly drop in nearly three years, led by declines in manufacturing.
25 December 2025
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Singapore Stocks Today: What to Watch Before SGX Opens on 26 Dec 2025 (STI, Banks, REITs, Inflation & Exports)

Singapore Stocks Today: What to Watch Before SGX Opens on 26 Dec 2025 (STI, Banks, REITs, Inflation & Exports)

Singapore’s Straits Times Index opens after Christmas near recent highs, with inflation easing and exports beating forecasts. Several major markets remain closed for Boxing Day, while Wall Street reopens, likely causing thin liquidity and volatile swings during Asia hours. The STI last closed at 4,636.34, down 0.06% in a muted pre-holiday session. Banks traded mixed; Genting Singapore saw heavy volume.
25 December 2025
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New Zealand Stock Market Today (26 December 2025): NZX Closed for Boxing Day — Key News, Forecasts and What to Watch Before the Next Open

New Zealand Stock Market Today (26 December 2025): NZX Closed for Boxing Day — Key News, Forecasts and What to Watch Before the Next Open

The New Zealand stock market remains closed Friday, 26 December, for Boxing Day, following an abbreviated Christmas Eve session. The S&P/NZX 50 last closed at 13,529.06. Trading will resume after the holiday break, with investors watching for offshore market moves and recent domestic developments to influence the next session.
25 December 2025
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Tokyo Stock Market Today (Dec. 26, 2025): What to Watch Before the Nikkei 225 Opens — Tokyo CPI, Yen Moves, BOJ Signals and Key Stocks in Focus

Tokyo Stock Market Today (Dec. 26, 2025): What to Watch Before the Nikkei 225 Opens — Tokyo CPI, Yen Moves, BOJ Signals and Key Stocks in Focus

Japan’s Nikkei 225 closed Thursday at 50,407.79, near record highs, with trading volumes thin due to global holidays. SGX Nikkei 225 futures showed a slight premium ahead of Friday’s open, as investors awaited key inflation and activity data set for release minutes before the session. The yen traded around 155.9 to the dollar, with officials warning of possible intervention against sharp currency moves.
25 December 2025
Shops Open on Christmas Day in Jamaica 2025: Updated Hours for Groceries, Convenience Stores and Essentials

Shops Open on Christmas Day in Jamaica 2025: Updated Hours for Groceries, Convenience Stores and Essentials

Major supermarkets and retailers in Jamaica, including PriceSmart, MegaMart, and aFreshe Marketplace, are closed on Christmas Day. Some service-station convenience stores and select 24-hour locations remain open, but with reduced hours, limited staffing, and cash-only transactions possible. Shoppers report shortages of basics and slower checkout lines. Pharmacies inside open minimarts may still be closed.
25 December 2025
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Shops Open on Christmas Day in Nigeria (25 December 2025): Supermarkets, Malls, Pharmacies and Where to Buy Last‑Minute Essentials

Shops Open on Christmas Day in Nigeria (25 December 2025): Supermarkets, Malls, Pharmacies and Where to Buy Last‑Minute Essentials

SPAR Nigeria and Prince Ebeano Supermarket announced they are open on Christmas Day, with SPAR posting hours of 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Some Shoprite locations, especially in Abuja, may be closed due to operational issues. Shoppers in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt continued buying essentials amid higher food and transport costs, according to local reports. Opening hours can vary by branch.
25 December 2025
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Shops Open on Christmas Day in South Africa: 2025 Trading Hours, Malls, Supermarkets and What to Expect Today

Shops Open on Christmas Day in South Africa: 2025 Trading Hours, Malls, Supermarkets and What to Expect Today

Many South African malls are open on Christmas Day, but most stores choose whether to trade and set their own hours. Notices from major centres including Sandton City, Mall of Africa, and Canal Walk confirm “optional” or “voluntary” trading on 25 December 2025. Shoppers report only select supermarkets, food outlets, and restaurants operating. Customers are urged to check store hours before visiting.
25 December 2025
Shops Open on Christmas Day in the UAE 2025: Dubai & Abu Dhabi Mall Hours, Supermarkets, Pharmacies and Last-Minute Essentials

Shops Open on Christmas Day in the UAE 2025: Dubai & Abu Dhabi Mall Hours, Supermarkets, Pharmacies and Last-Minute Essentials

Most malls and supermarkets in the UAE remain open on Christmas Day, as December 25 is not an official public holiday. Dubai Mall operates from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., with supermarkets and pharmacies open as early as 7 a.m. and until 1 a.m. Mall of the Emirates and Dubai Festival City Mall also maintain regular hours, with hypermarkets opening at 8 a.m.
25 December 2025
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Shops Open on Christmas Day in Ireland 2025: Where to Find Groceries, Fuel, Pharmacies and Last‑Minute Essentials

Shops Open on Christmas Day in Ireland 2025: Where to Find Groceries, Fuel, Pharmacies and Last‑Minute Essentials

Major supermarket chains in Ireland, including SuperValu, Lidl, and Aldi, are closed on Christmas Day, according to updates published 24–25 December 2025. Service stations and forecourt convenience shops, such as Applegreen and many Circle K locations, remain open, often 24 hours, providing essentials like milk, snacks, and basic medicines. Opening hours vary by location.
25 December 2025
Shops Open on Christmas Day 2025 in the USA: Where You Can Still Buy Groceries, Medicine, and Last-Minute Essentials

Shops Open on Christmas Day 2025 in the USA: Where You Can Still Buy Groceries, Medicine, and Last-Minute Essentials

Most major U.S. retailers and supermarkets are closed on Christmas Day 2025, according to national reports. CVS, Walgreens, 7-Eleven, and Sheetz remain open, though hours vary by location and pharmacy counters may have reduced service. Some Safeway stores are open with adjusted hours. Shoppers are advised to check local hours before heading out.
25 December 2025
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 25.12.2025

Gold surged about 70% in 2025, with silver up 140%, driving gains for producers and explorers on the ASX. Evolution Mining rose 165%, Newmont 150%, and Lynas 95%. NVIDIA drew attention with a Groq licensing deal and possible H200 chip exports to China by February, pending approval. U.S. export licensing remains a risk for NVIDIA’s revenue.
25 December 2025
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Singapore Stock Market Today (24 Dec 2025): STI Dips in Christmas Eve Half-Day as Banks Turn Mixed and Global “Santa Rally” Signals Build

Singapore Stock Market Today (24 Dec 2025): STI Dips in Christmas Eve Half-Day as Banks Turn Mixed and Global “Santa Rally” Signals Build

Singapore’s Straits Times Index slipped 2.63 points to 4,636.34 in a shortened Christmas Eve session, with trading muted and liquidity thin. UOB gained, while OCBC and DBS fell. Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust led blue-chip gainers, up 1%. Genting Singapore was the most active stock by volume, with 20.8 million shares traded.
25 December 2025
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Canada Stock Market Today (Dec. 24, 2025): TSX Slips From Record Highs in Holiday Trading as Miners Cool Off and the Loonie Firms

Canada Stock Market Today (Dec. 24, 2025): TSX Slips From Record Highs in Holiday Trading as Miners Cool Off and the Loonie Firms

The S&P/TSX Composite Index closed down 0.2% at 31,999.76 in a shortened Christmas Eve session, with materials stocks falling about 0.9% as investors took profits. Trading ended early at 1 p.m. ET, keeping volumes thin. Despite the dip, the index remains near record highs and is up roughly 29% for the year. The Canadian dollar also hit a near five-month high.
25 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today (24 December 2025): FTSE 100 Slips in Christmas Eve Trade as BP’s Castrol Sale and SolGold Takeover Lead Headlines

UK Stock Market Today (24 December 2025): FTSE 100 Slips in Christmas Eve Trade as BP’s Castrol Sale and SolGold Takeover Lead Headlines

The FTSE 100 slipped 0.19% to 9,870.68 and the FTSE 250 fell 0.16% to 22,314.50 in a quiet, shortened Christmas Eve session. Healthcare stocks like AstraZeneca and GSK dropped about 0.5%, weighing on the index, while BP’s Castrol divestment and SolGold’s takeover drew focus. Schroders rose 1.5%, Games Workshop fell 1.46%. Trading was thin ahead of the holiday market closure.
25 December 2025
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India Stock Market Today (24 December 2025): Sensex slips 116, Nifty ends below 26,200 in thin Christmas Eve trade; IT drags, RBI liquidity moves in focus

India Stock Market Today (24 December 2025): Sensex slips 116, Nifty ends below 26,200 in thin Christmas Eve trade; IT drags, RBI liquidity moves in focus

The BSE Sensex fell 116 points to 85,408.70 and the NSE Nifty 50 slipped 35 points to 26,142.10 on Wednesday, as thin holiday trading and foreign investor selling weighed on markets. IT stocks dropped after a U.S. H‑1B visa rule change. Domestic institutional buying limited losses. Indian markets will be closed Thursday for Christmas.
25 December 2025
Australia Stock Market Today (24 December 2025): ASX 200 Slips on Christmas Eve as Banks Weigh, Miners Hold Up on Record Metals

Australia Stock Market Today (24 December 2025): ASX 200 Slips on Christmas Eve as Banks Weigh, Miners Hold Up on Record Metals

Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.4% in a shortened Christmas Eve session, closing at 8,763 as investors took profits and trading volumes dropped to about 40% of the monthly average. Financial stocks led declines, with the big four banks down up to 0.8%, while miners and gold stocks rose, buoyed by record copper prices.
25 December 2025
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Shops Open on Christmas Day 2025 in the UK: Where to Buy Essentials on 25 December (Petrol, Pharmacies, Motorway Services)

Shops Open on Christmas Day 2025 in the UK: Where to Buy Essentials on 25 December (Petrol, Pharmacies, Motorway Services)

All major UK supermarkets will be closed on Christmas Day 2025, according to coverage published 24 December. Only some motorway service stations, petrol forecourts, travel hubs, and select pharmacies will remain open. Large shops in England and Wales are required by law to close, while small shops may open at the owner's discretion. Scotland has separate trading rules.
25 December 2025
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