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Gold Price Today (Dec. 19, 2025): Spot Gold Near $4,330 as Softer US Inflation, Firm Dollar and Fed-Cut Bets Collide

Gold Price Today (Dec. 19, 2025): Spot Gold Near $4,330 as Softer US Inflation, Firm Dollar and Fed-Cut Bets Collide

Spot gold traded at $4,328.24 per ounce at 06:15 GMT, down 0.1% on the day but up 0.6% for the week, according to Reuters. US gold futures slipped 0.2% to $4,356.80. Prices hovered just below October’s record high near $4,381 as traders weighed cooler-than-expected US inflation data and a firm US dollar. Fed rate-cut odds for January rose slightly after the CPI report.
19 December 2025
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Night Sky Tonight (December 19, 2025): How to See Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS, Catch New Moon Darkness, and Get Ready for the Ursid Meteor Shower

Night Sky Tonight (December 19, 2025): How to See Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS, Catch New Moon Darkness, and Get Ready for the Ursid Meteor Shower

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS makes its closest approach to Earth early Friday, passing about 168 million miles away around 1 a.m. EST. The Moon is near its New phase, darkening skies for the year’s final major meteor shower. The comet appears in Leo, near Regulus, and is visible only with telescopes or strong binoculars. No impact risk is reported.
19 December 2025
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Comet 3I/ATLAS Today (Dec. 19, 2025): Closest Earth Flyby, New NASA/ESA Updates, and How to Watch Live

Comet 3I/ATLAS Today (Dec. 19, 2025): Closest Earth Flyby, New NASA/ESA Updates, and How to Watch Live

Comet 3I/ATLAS, the third confirmed interstellar object to visit our Solar System, made its closest approach to Earth at 1:00 a.m. EST Friday, passing about 170 million miles away. NASA and partner missions captured new data, including rare ultraviolet images from Europa Clipper. The comet is currently visible in the constellation Leo, but only through telescopes. It will remain observable until spring 2026.
19 December 2025
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 19.12.2025

The TSX continued its rally, highlighting dividend growers Enbridge and Barrick Gold. Enbridge yields about 6% as new pipelines boost cash flow; Barrick trades near $60, tied to gold price strength. Palantir’s valuation exceeds a 400 P/E, raising concerns of a 2026 pullback as economic headwinds mount. BCE and TELUS shares fell, prompting tax-loss harvesting strategies among investors.
19 December 2025
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Larry Page in the News (Dec. 18, 2025): Alphabet’s AI Rally, a $256 Billion Fortune, and Fresh Scrutiny in Palo Alto

Larry Page in the News (Dec. 18, 2025): Alphabet’s AI Rally, a $256 Billion Fortune, and Fresh Scrutiny in Palo Alto

Alphabet’s Class C shares rose 1.91% to $303.75 on December 18, 2025, snapping a five-day losing streak. Larry Page’s net worth climbed to about $256 billion, according to Bloomberg, as Alphabet’s AI-driven rebound fueled a reshuffling of tech wealth rankings. Global regulators are tightening scrutiny on Google, while local backlash grows in Palo Alto over billionaire estates. Page remains a central figure despite avoiding the spotlight.
18 December 2025
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Elon Musk News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Starlink Satellite Mishap, Tesla Autopilot Scrutiny, and SpaceX IPO Forecasts

Elon Musk News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Starlink Satellite Mishap, Tesla Autopilot Scrutiny, and SpaceX IPO Forecasts

A Starlink satellite suffered an on-orbit anomaly, creating debris and losing contact at 418 km altitude, SpaceX confirmed Wednesday. Lawmakers urged the FCC and Justice Department to review a $17 billion spectrum deal between EchoStar and SpaceX, citing concerns over market power. Tesla’s Autopilot branding also faces new scrutiny in California. Investors are speculating about a possible SpaceX IPO in 2026.
18 December 2025
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FedEx Stock Today: FDX Rises After Earnings Beat, Guidance Raise, and Freight Spin-Off Update (Dec. 18, 2025)

FedEx Stock Today: FDX Rises After Earnings Beat, Guidance Raise, and Freight Spin-Off Update (Dec. 18, 2025)

FedEx shares rose 1%–2% late Thursday after the company reported fiscal Q2 revenue of $23.5 billion and adjusted EPS of $4.82, both above Wall Street expectations. The company raised the low end of its full-year profit outlook and lifted its FY2026 revenue growth forecast. Investors focused on strong pricing, cost cuts, and progress toward the planned FedEx Freight spin-off in 2026.
18 December 2025
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Nike Stock Today (Dec. 18, 2025): NKE Slips After Q2 Earnings Beat as China Weakness and Tariffs Keep Pressure on Margins

Nike Stock Today (Dec. 18, 2025): NKE Slips After Q2 Earnings Beat as China Weakness and Tariffs Keep Pressure on Margins

Nike stock closed at $65.63 on Dec. 18 after volatile trading, then fell 2% to 5% in after-hours despite beating earnings and revenue estimates. Fiscal Q2 revenue rose 1% to $12.43 billion, but net income and EPS both dropped 32% year over year. Gross margin fell 300 basis points. Greater China revenue slid 17%, while North America rose 9%.
18 December 2025
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Natural Gas Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025): EIA Reports 167 Bcf Storage Draw as LNG Flows Stay Near Record

Natural Gas Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025): EIA Reports 167 Bcf Storage Draw as LNG Flows Stay Near Record

U.S. natural gas futures fell 3% Thursday, with the January NYMEX contract settling near $3.89/MMBtu after the EIA reported a 167 Bcf storage withdrawal for the week ending Dec. 12. The draw was large but missed some forecasts, and traders weighed milder weather against strong LNG export demand. Storage stood at 3,579 Bcf, 32 Bcf above the five-year average.
18 December 2025
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Oil Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025): WTI Near $56 and Brent Near $60 as Russia Sanctions Talk, Venezuela Blockade Clash With Oversupply Fears (Updated 4:15 PM EST)

Oil Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025): WTI Near $56 and Brent Near $60 as Russia Sanctions Talk, Venezuela Blockade Clash With Oversupply Fears (Updated 4:15 PM EST)

U.S. WTI crude settled up 21 cents at $56.15 a barrel Thursday, while Brent finished 14 cents higher at $59.82. By 9:15 PM EST, both benchmarks slipped below settlement, with WTI at $55.89 and Brent at $59.70. Prices reacted to renewed U.S. sanctions risk on Russian oil and possible enforcement of a Venezuelan tanker blockade, but persistent oversupply kept gains in check.
18 December 2025
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XRP Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025): XRP Slides Near $1.81 as $2 Level Turns Into Resistance — News, Forecasts, and Key Levels

XRP Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025): XRP Slides Near $1.81 as $2 Level Turns Into Resistance — News, Forecasts, and Key Levels

XRP traded near $1.81 late Thursday, failing again to break above $2.00, now seen as resistance after acting as support earlier in the year. Analysts cite persistent selling pressure and weaker retail activity, despite steady ETF inflows. Bitcoin hovered around $85,268 and ethereum at $2,811, both down modestly after U.S. CPI data triggered volatility across crypto markets.
18 December 2025
AI Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Nvidia, Microsoft, Broadcom and Micron Rebound as Inflation Cools and OpenAI’s Mega-Round Talk Raises the Stakes

AI Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Nvidia, Microsoft, Broadcom and Micron Rebound as Inflation Cools and OpenAI’s Mega-Round Talk Raises the Stakes

Micron shares jumped after the company issued a stronger-than-expected profit forecast, citing continued shortages in high-bandwidth memory for AI servers. The S&P 500 rose 0.78%, Nasdaq gained 1.37%, and Dow added 0.14% as AI-linked stocks led a broad rebound. U.S. inflation data came in cooler than forecast, fueling gains in growth stocks. Reuters noted the inflation report was affected by government shutdown disruptions.
18 December 2025
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Gold Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Spot Gold Holds Near $4,330 After Soft U.S. CPI as Fed-Cut Bets Clash With Inflation-Hedge Demand

Gold Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Spot Gold Holds Near $4,330 After Soft U.S. CPI as Fed-Cut Bets Clash With Inflation-Hedge Demand

Spot gold slipped 0.12% to $4,332.10 per ounce in New York late Thursday, staying near record highs after U.S. inflation data showed a 2.7% annual rise in November, below forecasts. U.S. gold futures settled at $4,364.50. Softer inflation boosted rate-cut expectations but reduced gold’s appeal as an inflation hedge. The CPI report was affected by a federal data disruption.
18 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today: S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rally on Cooler Inflation as Micron Reignites Tech — Nike and FedEx Report After the Bell (Updated 4:15 PM EST, Dec. 18, 2025)

US Stock Market Today: S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rally on Cooler Inflation as Micron Reignites Tech — Nike and FedEx Report After the Bell (Updated 4:15 PM EST, Dec. 18, 2025)

The S&P 500 rose 0.78% to 6,773.91 and the Nasdaq gained 1.37% Thursday after U.S. inflation slowed to 2.7% and Micron issued a strong profit forecast. The 10-year Treasury yield dropped to 4.11%. Jobless claims fell, signaling a cooling but stable labor market. Lululemon and Trump Media both jumped on deal and stake news.
18 December 2025
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Global Stock Markets Today, Dec. 18, 2025: Wall Street Rebounds on Soft CPI and Chip Rally as Europe Gains After ECB and BoE, Asia Mixed Ahead of BOJ

Global Stock Markets Today, Dec. 18, 2025: Wall Street Rebounds on Soft CPI and Chip Rally as Europe Gains After ECB and BoE, Asia Mixed Ahead of BOJ

Global stocks climbed Thursday after U.S. inflation came in below forecasts and semiconductor shares rebounded, lifting major indexes in the U.S. and Europe. The S&P 500 rose 0.78%, Nasdaq 1.37%, and STOXX 600 0.93%. U.S. 10-year Treasury yields fell to 4.12%. Asian markets were mixed, with the Nikkei down 1.03% and Hang Seng up 0.12%.
18 December 2025
Dow Jones Today: DJIA Closes Higher on Cooler Inflation, Micron-Fueled Tech Rebound (Updated 4:15 PM EST, Dec. 18, 2025)

Dow Jones Today: DJIA Closes Higher on Cooler Inflation, Micron-Fueled Tech Rebound (Updated 4:15 PM EST, Dec. 18, 2025)

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 69.36 points, or 0.14%, to 47,955.33 on Thursday. The S&P 500 gained 0.78% and the Nasdaq climbed 1.37%, boosted by Micron’s strong outlook and softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data. November CPI rose 2.7% year-over-year, below forecasts, but data collection was disrupted by a government shutdown.
18 December 2025
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Trump Executive Order Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Marijuana Rescheduling, CBD Expansion and the Other Orders Driving Headlines

Trump Executive Order Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Marijuana Rescheduling, CBD Expansion and the Other Orders Driving Headlines

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday directing federal agencies to speed up the process of reclassifying marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III. The order also calls for expanded medical research and signals a Medicare policy shift allowing some beneficiaries to use hemp-derived CBD products. The administration has not released the full text of the order.
18 December 2025
Data Center Stocks Today: Micron Ignites an AI Infrastructure Rebound as Oracle Funding Questions and Power-Grid Costs Loom (Dec. 18, 2025)

Data Center Stocks Today: Micron Ignites an AI Infrastructure Rebound as Oracle Funding Questions and Power-Grid Costs Loom (Dec. 18, 2025)

Micron surged 13.7% and Constellation Energy rose 6.1% by early afternoon as U.S. data center stocks rallied on a softer November CPI and strong Micron outlook. The Nasdaq gained 1.9%. Digital Realty slipped 0.7%, while Dell dropped 2.6%. Government shutdown distortions affected inflation data, with BLS canceling October’s CPI and unemployment releases.
18 December 2025
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