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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.

UK Stock Market Preview for 18 December 2025: BoE Rate Decision, Inflation Surprise, FTSE 100 Movers and Global Cues

UK Stock Market Preview for 18 December 2025: BoE Rate Decision, Inflation Surprise, FTSE 100 Movers and Global Cues

London investors head into Thursday’s session (18/12/2025) with a single theme dominating the pre-open conversation: a surprise drop in UK inflation has strengthened expectations that the Bank of England will cut rates later today—and the market has already started repricing around that outcome. Office for National Statistics+1 Wednesday’s trading delivered a textbook “rates down, risk up” response in London: the FTSE 100 climbed and rate-sensitive UK sectors—banks and homebuilders—helped lead the rally, while sterling weakened sharply after the inflation print. Reuters That said, the overnight global backdrop is less straightforward. US equities slid hard, with tech and chips hit by renewed worries about the sustainability of AI
17 December 2025
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ASX Today: What to Know Before the Australian Stock Market Opens (18 December 2025)

ASX Today: What to Know Before the Australian Stock Market Opens (18 December 2025)

Australian shares are heading into Thursday’s open with a fragile global backdrop and a market that’s looking for a reason to stabilise after three straight sessions of declines. Pre-market pricing is essentially flat to slightly weaker, with SPI/ASX 200 futures hovering around unchanged to modestly down depending on the time you check—pointing to a cautious start rather than a decisive gap higher or lower. Market Index+1 That “tight” pre-open call matters because sentiment is being pulled in opposite directions: US tech weakness and elevated risk aversion on one side, firmer commodities (iron ore, copper, oil, precious metals) on the other. The result is a market that
17 December 2025
India Stock Market Today: What to Know Before Nifty, Sensex Open on 18 December 2025 — GIFT Nifty, RBI-Rupee Moves, Oil Jump, SEBI Changes, Stocks to Watch

India Stock Market Today: What to Know Before Nifty, Sensex Open on 18 December 2025 — GIFT Nifty, RBI-Rupee Moves, Oil Jump, SEBI Changes, Stocks to Watch

Indian equities head into Thursday’s session (18 December 2025) with risk appetite still fragile after benchmarks logged a third straight decline on Wednesday. The setup is a tug-of-war between low volatility readings and heavy derivatives positioning on one hand, and currency stress, foreign outflows, and global uncertainty on the other. Below is a comprehensive, pre-market guide to the biggest cues, key levels, and stock-specific triggers shaping the opening trade today—based on news, forecasts, and analyses published across 17–18 December 2025. Where the market left off: Nifty and Sensex extend the losing streak On Wednesday (17 December), Indian benchmarks ended marginally lower for the third consecutive session: Market
17 December 2025
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Singapore Stock Market Pre-Open: Key News, Forecasts and Stocks to Watch on SGX Today (18 Dec 2025)

Singapore Stock Market Pre-Open: Key News, Forecasts and Stocks to Watch on SGX Today (18 Dec 2025)

SINGAPORE — Singapore stocks head into Thursday’s (Dec 18) session with a split set of signals: domestic data and economist forecasts have turned more constructive, but overnight risk appetite was rattled by another bout of “AI trade” jitters that dragged Wall Street lower. Ahead of the SGX cash market open, here’s what matters most—from the Straits Times Index (STI) handover, to the latest Singapore exports print, to the global calendar that could move rates-sensitive names like banks and S-REITs. 1) Where Singapore markets left off: STI dipped, but breadth stayed positive The STI ended Wednesday (Dec 17) marginally lower, slipping 0.1%
17 December 2025
Dow Jones Today (Dec. 17, 2025): DJIA Drops to 47,885 as AI Funding Jitters Slam Nvidia and Caterpillar (Updated 4:40 PM EST)

Dow Jones Today (Dec. 17, 2025): DJIA Drops to 47,885 as AI Funding Jitters Slam Nvidia and Caterpillar (Updated 4:40 PM EST)

Updated: 4:40 PM EST — Wednesday, December 17, 2025 The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) ended Wednesday lower, extending its December pullback as renewed anxiety around AI spending, data-center financing, and Big Tech capex pushed risk appetite back on the defensive. The selling pressure was most intense in technology and AI-linked names across the broader market, while energy and a handful of blue-chip “steady earners” helped keep the Dow’s losses smaller than the Nasdaq’s. Reuters+2AP News+2 Dow Jones close today: where the DJIA finished at the bell At the 4:00 PM close in New York, the major U.S. benchmarks finished as follows: AP described the move
17 December 2025
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Global Stock Markets Today: S&P 500 and Nasdaq Slide on AI Funding Jitters as UK Shares Outperform (Updated 4:40 PM EST)

Global Stock Markets Today: S&P 500 and Nasdaq Slide on AI Funding Jitters as UK Shares Outperform (Updated 4:40 PM EST)

Updated 4:40 PM EST | December 17, 2025 Global stock markets ended a busy Wednesday with a clear split across regions: Wall Street sold off—led by tech—while the UK rallied on a fresh inflation surprise, and much of Asia finished firmer as China’s benchmarks advanced. Beneath the surface, investors are balancing three powerful forces heading into year-end: (1) renewed questions about the cost—and financing—of the AI buildout, (2) a sharp focus on delayed U.S. inflation data due Thursday, and (3) a geopolitical jolt in energy markets after the U.S. announced a “blockade” targeting sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela. Reuters+3Reuters+3Reuters+3 Market
17 December 2025
S&P 500 Today: Index Slides to 6,721 as AI Funding Jitters Hit Tech, Oil Pops on Venezuela Blockade (Updated 4:40 PM ET)

S&P 500 Today: Index Slides to 6,721 as AI Funding Jitters Hit Tech, Oil Pops on Venezuela Blockade (Updated 4:40 PM ET)

Update (4:40 PM ET, Dec. 17, 2025): The S&P 500 ended Wednesday’s session sharply lower, extending a multi-day slide as investors reassessed the economics of the AI boom and its financing needs—while an oil rally offered only limited ballast. S&P 500 closes near the day’s low after a tech-led selloff The S&P 500 fell 78.83 points (‑1.16%) to close at 6,721.43, marking the index’s fourth straight daily decline and pushing the benchmark and Nasdaq to their lowest levels in about three weeks. Reuters+1 Trading action underscored the risk-off tone: the S&P 500 opened around 6,802.88, traded as high as roughly 6,812, and sank to about 6,720—finishing close to the bottom of
17 December 2025
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Nasdaq Stock Market Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Nasdaq Composite Slides 1.81% on AI Funding Jitters; Medline IPO Pops, Micron Jumps After Hours

Nasdaq Stock Market Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Nasdaq Composite Slides 1.81% on AI Funding Jitters; Medline IPO Pops, Micron Jumps After Hours

Updated: 4:40 PM ET (Dec. 17, 2025) The Nasdaq Stock Market closed sharply lower on Wednesday as renewed anxiety around the “AI trade” hit megacap technology and chip leaders, sending the Nasdaq Composite down 418.14 points (-1.81%) to 22,693.32—a three-week low—despite a headline-grabbing IPO debut on the exchange and a late-day after-hours surge in Micron following blockbuster guidance. Reuters+2AP News+2 Below is what moved the Nasdaq today, what analysts are watching next, and the key forecasts shaping expectations into year-end and 2026. Nasdaq closes at 22,693 as tech leads a broad risk-off move After a brief early lift, selling accelerated through the
17 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today (Dec. 17, 2025): S&P 500 and Nasdaq Sink as AI-Funding Jitters Hit Tech; Oil Rally Lifts Energy

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 17, 2025): S&P 500 and Nasdaq Sink as AI-Funding Jitters Hit Tech; Oil Rally Lifts Energy

Updated: December 17, 2025, 4:40 PM EST Wall Street ended sharply lower Wednesday as the market’s leadership trade—artificial intelligence—took another hit, dragging big tech, chips, and cloud-linked names down to their weakest levels in weeks. The selling pressure pushed the S&P 500 down 1.2% to 6,721.43, while the Nasdaq Composite slid 1.8% to 22,693.32. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 228 points (0.5%) to 47,885.97. Reuters+1 The headline theme was familiar, but the triggers kept piling up: a fresh funding setback tied to Oracle’s data-center buildout, new reporting on Alphabet’s effort to loosen Nvidia’s grip on AI software, and an ongoing debate over whether the
17 December 2025
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ETF Prices Today: SPY and IWM Edge Up, QQQ Slips as Oil, Gold and Silver Rally — December 17, 2025

ETF Prices Today: SPY and IWM Edge Up, QQQ Slips as Oil, Gold and Silver Rally — December 17, 2025

U.S.-listed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) traded in a split pattern on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, with broad equity ETFs modestly higher while growth and high-momentum exposures lagged. The day’s ETF price action is being shaped by a familiar late-year mix: fresh signals on the interest-rate path, renewed debate over AI spending and funding, and a sudden burst of commodity volatility driven by geopolitics. Reuters+2Reuters+2 On the policy front, Fed Governor Christopher Waller said U.S. monetary policy remains in restrictive territory and that the Fed still has room to cut rates as the labor market softens—language that typically supports rate-sensitive assets, even if markets are still debating timing. Reuters Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve’s year-end liquidity
17 December 2025
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Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Slips at Midday as Financials Weigh, While Cannabis and Commodities Stay in Focus (Dec. 17, 2025)

Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Slips at Midday as Financials Weigh, While Cannabis and Commodities Stay in Focus (Dec. 17, 2025)

Canada’s stock market is struggling to hold early momentum on Wednesday as the heavyweight financial sector drags on the Toronto Stock Exchange, even while commodity-linked and cannabis stocks remain in the spotlight. By late morning, the S&P/TSX Composite Index had moved into negative territory after earlier edging higher on a rebound in oil and a fresh surge in precious metals. CityNews Halifax+1 The midday picture is being shaped by three dominant forces: (1) renewed caution in global equities as U.S. tech and AI names pressure Wall Street, (2) sharp moves in energy and metals prices after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered
17 December 2025
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Commodities Prices Today in US Markets (Dec. 17, 2025): Oil Jumps on Venezuela Blockade, Silver Breaks $66, Gold Forecasts Eye $5,000

Commodities Prices Today in US Markets (Dec. 17, 2025): Oil Jumps on Venezuela Blockade, Silver Breaks $66, Gold Forecasts Eye $5,000

NEW YORK — Commodities are ending the year with a classic cross-asset tug-of-war: energy prices are bouncing off multi-year lows on fresh geopolitical risk, precious metals are extending a historic run as rate-cut expectations return, and agriculture remains weighed down by abundant supply and shifting Black Sea headlines. On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, the market’s “risk premium” and “rate premium” both showed up at once. Crude rallied after the U.S. announced a new Venezuela-related move, while gold and silver strengthened on softer labor signals and renewed expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep cutting in 2026. Reuters+2Reuters+2 Commodities prices snapshot: key US-traded
17 December 2025
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Big Tech Stocks Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Magnificent Seven Slide on AI Infrastructure Jitters as Amazon–OpenAI Talks and Fed Rate Outlook Take Center Stage

Big Tech Stocks Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Magnificent Seven Slide on AI Infrastructure Jitters as Amazon–OpenAI Talks and Fed Rate Outlook Take Center Stage

Big Tech stocks are setting the tone for U.S. markets on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, with the “Magnificent Seven” trade showing fresh signs of stress even as the sector’s long-term AI narrative keeps expanding. The day’s action is being driven by two competing forces: (1) renewed investor anxiety about the cost and financing of AI infrastructure after a key data-center funding setback tied to Oracle and OpenAI, and (2) a steady stream of “next-wave AI” headlines—from a reported Amazon–OpenAI mega-investment discussion to Alphabet’s push to make its AI chips a real alternative to Nvidia’s ecosystem. Reuters+2Reuters+2 Big Tech stock prices today:
17 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today (17 December 2025): FTSE 100 Rallies as Inflation Surprise Fuels Bank of England Rate-Cut Bets

UK Stock Market Today (17 December 2025): FTSE 100 Rallies as Inflation Surprise Fuels Bank of England Rate-Cut Bets

LONDON — 17 December 2025. UK equities finished higher on Wednesday, with the FTSE 100 closing up 0.9% at 9,774.32 after stronger gains earlier in the session, as a sharper-than-expected drop in inflation strengthened expectations of a Bank of England (BoE) rate cut on Thursday. The more domestically focused FTSE 250 added 0.6% to 22,164.76, while the AIM All-Share rose 0.3% to 751.48. lse.co.uk The day’s rally was broad-based but rate-sensitive sectors took the spotlight: housebuilders advanced on the prospect of cheaper mortgages, banks rallied on upgrades and a wider European financials bid, and energy shares stabilised as oil prices firmed again. lse.co.uk+1 UK market snapshot: FTSE 100, FTSE 250,
17 December 2025
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Space & Satellite Stocks Today: Rocket Lab (RKLB), Viasat (VSAT), Planet Labs (PL), Spire (SPIR), Iridium (IRDM) and Globalstar (GSAT) — News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 17, 2025

Space & Satellite Stocks Today: Rocket Lab (RKLB), Viasat (VSAT), Planet Labs (PL), Spire (SPIR), Iridium (IRDM) and Globalstar (GSAT) — News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 17, 2025

Space and satellite stocks are back in the spotlight on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, as investors juggle a busy mix of government launch schedules, fresh earnings, analyst price targets, and connectivity breakthroughs—all while the broader U.S. market digests shifting expectations for interest rates and policy headlines. In today’s tape, the “space” trade isn’t one story—it’s several. Launch providers are increasingly judged on responsiveness (not just cadence). Satellite operators are being re-rated on capacity and spectrum (not just subscriber growth). And data-from-space names are being graded on contract timing and backlog conversion, not just futuristic narratives. Below is a full, news-driven look at the major U.S.-listed space and
17 December 2025
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Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Nvidia, Broadcom, Micron in Focus as AI Chip Competition Heats Up

Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Nvidia, Broadcom, Micron in Focus as AI Chip Competition Heats Up

Semiconductor stocks are ending 2025 the same way they powered most of it: at the center of the market’s biggest debate—whether the AI infrastructure boom still has years to run, or whether investors are finally forcing chipmakers (and their biggest customers) to prove the spending can translate into durable profits. On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, the PHLX Semiconductor Index (SOX)—a widely watched benchmark for U.S.-listed chip stocks—fell 2.48% to 6,785.77, reflecting a broad risk-off move in the sector. indexes.nasdaqomx.com At points during the session, market commentary also described an even sharper slide of roughly ~3% in the semiconductor index as tech weakness intensified. Nasdaq What’s driving the
17 December 2025
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AI Stocks Today (US Market): Amazon–OpenAI Talks, Oracle’s Data-Center Shock, and the New Threat to Nvidia’s CUDA Edge (Dec. 17, 2025)

AI Stocks Today (US Market): Amazon–OpenAI Talks, Oracle’s Data-Center Shock, and the New Threat to Nvidia’s CUDA Edge (Dec. 17, 2025)

AI stocks are back in the center of the U.S. stock market conversation on Wednesday, December 17, 2025—but with a very different tone than the “everything goes up” phase earlier in the year. Today’s trade is being shaped by three big forces: capital intensity (who can afford to build the compute), platform power (who controls the cloud + chips stack), and software lock-in (who owns the developer workflow). Investopedia+2Reuters+2 That mix is showing up in real time across the AI complex—from Amazon (AMZN) and Microsoft (MSFT) at the model layer, to Oracle (ORCL) in AI cloud buildout, and Nvidia (NVDA) and Alphabet (GOOGL/GOOG) in the fight over the infrastructure and tooling that powers AI development. Reuters+3Reuters+3Investopedia+3 US stock
17 December 2025
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Defense Technology Stocks Today: US Defense Contractors, AI, Drones and Cyber Names React to Policy Risk and 2026 Spending Tailwinds (Dec. 17, 2025)

Defense Technology Stocks Today: US Defense Contractors, AI, Drones and Cyber Names React to Policy Risk and 2026 Spending Tailwinds (Dec. 17, 2025)

NEW YORK — December 17, 2025 — Defense technology stocks on the U.S. stock market are trading in a familiar crosscurrent: long-cycle demand for missiles, drones, cyber defense, and space systems remains strong, but Washington-driven policy risk is suddenly back in the foreground. The sector’s tone shifted early Wednesday after reports that the Trump administration is preparing an executive order that could curb dividends, share buybacks, and executive compensation for defense contractors whose major programs run significantly over budget or fall behind schedule. Reuters+1 At the same time, the Senate is moving toward final passage of a $901 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which
17 December 2025
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EV Stocks Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Tesla’s California Autopilot Case, Ford’s $6.5B Battery Deal Exit, and Fresh Catalysts for EVgo, QuantumScape, Rivian, and Lucid

EV Stocks Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Tesla’s California Autopilot Case, Ford’s $6.5B Battery Deal Exit, and Fresh Catalysts for EVgo, QuantumScape, Rivian, and Lucid

NEW YORK — Wednesday, December 17, 2025 — U.S.-listed EV stocks are trading on a mix of regulatory headlines, shifting policy risk, and company-specific catalysts that are widening the gap between winners and laggards. Tesla remains the sector’s main gravity well as investors weigh a California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) action tied to “Autopilot” marketing—while also continuing to price in Tesla’s robotaxi ambitions. Meanwhile, Ford’s decision to cancel a multibillion-dollar battery supply agreement adds to the narrative of an industry retrenchment in EV investment, even as charging-network operators and battery-tech names chase cost reductions and new partnerships. Reuters+1 EV stocks in
17 December 2025
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Comet 3I/ATLAS Today: Latest News, Science Updates, and How to See the Rare Interstellar Comet Before Its Dec. 19, 2025 Flyby

Comet 3I/ATLAS Today: Latest News, Science Updates, and How to See the Rare Interstellar Comet Before Its Dec. 19, 2025 Flyby

Updated Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 — Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS (also referenced as C/2025 N1 (ATLAS)) is now just two days from its closest approach to Earth, and today’s coverage spans everything from practical skywatching advice to fresh scientific analysis of the comet’s “non‑gravitational” motion. Space+1 On Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, 3I/ATLAS will reach its minimum distance from Earth — but don’t let the phrase “closest approach” fool you. NASA says the comet will still be about 1.8 astronomical units away (roughly 170 million miles / 270 million kilometers), nearly twice Earth’s distance from the Sun — a wide, safe margin that puts any impact fears firmly to rest. NASA Science+1 So why
17 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Semiconductor stocks surge as AI capex stays high; Nvidia and AMD lead into next week

Semiconductor stocks surge as AI capex stays high; Nvidia and AMD lead into next week

7 February 2026
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index jumped 5.7% to 8,048.6 on Friday, with Nvidia up 7.87% and AMD rising 8.28%. The surge followed new forecasts showing global chip sales could hit $1 trillion in 2026. Amazon expects a 50% increase in capital spending this year, fueling demand for chips. The Dow Jones crossed 50,000, helped by gains in chipmakers.
Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
U.S. oil stocks surged Friday as crude prices rose on renewed Middle East tensions. Exxon Mobil gained 2.0%, ConocoPhillips 2.5%, and Occidental Petroleum 2.7%. Refiners rallied after a national union deal eased strike risk, though BP’s Whiting plant faces a local dispute. Brent settled at $68.05 a barrel, up 0.74%.
Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

7 February 2026
Spot silver surged 8.6% to $77.33 an ounce Friday after dropping below $65, but still lost over 8.7% for the week. CME Group raised margin requirements for COMEX silver futures to 18% from 15%, effective after Feb. 6. China’s UBS SDIC Silver Futures Fund hit its 10% down limit for a fifth session. Traders await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
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