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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.

Night Sky Tonight (December 16, 2025): What to See After Dark — Meteors, Planets, an Interstellar Comet, and Aurora Updates

Night Sky Tonight (December 16, 2025): What to See After Dark — Meteors, Planets, an Interstellar Comet, and Aurora Updates

Comet 3I/ATLAS, an interstellar comet, is making its closest approach to Earth this week, passing about 270 million km away. United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V rocket launched 27 Amazon broadband satellites from Cape Canaveral early Tuesday, marking ULA’s final launch of 2025. The Moon is a slim crescent tonight, offering dark skies for meteor and comet watching.
16 December 2025
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Gold Price Near Record Highs in December 2025 as Experts Predict Further Gains in 2026

Gold Price Near Record Highs in December 2025 as Experts Predict Further Gains in 2026

Gold prices neared record highs at $4,350 per ounce on December 16, 2025, after peaking at $4,383 in October. The metal has surged over 60% since January, while silver hit a record above $59 per ounce and nearly doubled year-to-date. The rally follows three Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2025 and a weaker U.S. dollar. Inflation eased and jobless claims rose, supporting the Fed’s dovish shift.
16 December 2025
Bitcoin Price at $86K Today as Extreme Fear Grips Market – What’s Next? (Dec 16, 2025)

Bitcoin Price at $86K Today as Extreme Fear Grips Market – What’s Next? (Dec 16, 2025)

Bitcoin fell below $86,000 on Tuesday, marking its fifth straight day of declines and its lowest level in weeks. The cryptocurrency is down nearly 7% since late last week and sits about 30% below its October record high. Crypto markets saw $583 million in liquidations over 24 hours as sentiment hit “extreme fear.” Major altcoins also dropped, with Ether slipping under $3,000.
16 December 2025
Crypto Market Update – December 16, 2025

Crypto Market Update – December 16, 2025

Bitcoin trades near $86,500, down about 30% from its October high but still more than double its level at the start of 2025. Ethereum holds around $2,940, while Solana and XRP change hands at $127 and $1.90, respectively. The total crypto market cap stands near $3 trillion. The U.S. Federal Reserve has cut rates three times in three months, now at 3.5–3.75%.
16 December 2025
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XRP Price on December 16, 2025: Market Trends, Technical Analysis, and Expert Forecasts

XRP Price on December 16, 2025: Market Trends, Technical Analysis, and Expert Forecasts

XRP traded near $2.08 on December 16, 2025, after rebounding 1.2% and stabilizing between $2.00 and $2.20 following a volatile year. Ripple settled its lawsuit with the SEC in May, leading to a surge in trading volume and the launch of multiple U.S. spot XRP ETFs. Institutional inflows into these ETFs neared $1 billion by mid-December. XRP remains below major moving averages despite increased investor interest.
16 December 2025
Singapore Stock Market Today (16 Dec 2025): STI Slips Ahead of Key US Jobs Data as CDL Gains and Singtel Slides

Singapore Stock Market Today (16 Dec 2025): STI Slips Ahead of Key US Jobs Data as CDL Gains and Singtel Slides

Singapore’s Straits Times Index slipped 0.2% to 4,579.73 on Tuesday, as investors stayed cautious ahead of key US economic data. City Developments rose 1.9% after announcing a S$97.3 million Sentosa property sale, while Singtel fell 2.4%. Market breadth was negative, with losers outnumbering gainers 352 to 227. Regional markets also declined, except Malaysia’s KLCI, which edged up 0.3%.
16 December 2025
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China Stock Market Today: Shanghai Composite and CSI 300 Slide as Weak Data and US Jobs Jitters Hit A‑Shares (Dec. 16, 2025)

China Stock Market Today: Shanghai Composite and CSI 300 Slide as Weak Data and US Jobs Jitters Hit A‑Shares (Dec. 16, 2025)

China stocks fell sharply Tuesday, with the Shanghai Composite down 1.11% and the Hang Seng Index off 1.54%, as weak retail sales and industrial output data fueled concerns over domestic demand. Turnover on mainland exchanges dropped to 1.72 trillion yuan. Growth and tech shares led losses in both Shanghai and Hong Kong. Investors also braced for delayed US labor data that could shift global rate expectations.
16 December 2025
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EU Stock Markets Today (16.12.2025): STOXX 600 Holds Steady as Banks Rise, Defence Stocks Slide Ahead of Key U.S. Jobs Data

EU Stock Markets Today (16.12.2025): STOXX 600 Holds Steady as Banks Rise, Defence Stocks Slide Ahead of Key U.S. Jobs Data

European stocks edged higher Tuesday, with the STOXX 600 up 0.2% at 583.39 by 09:12 GMT. Banks and healthcare shares advanced, while defence and technology stocks fell sharply. Investors limited risk ahead of delayed U.S. jobs data and major central bank meetings. Spain’s IBEX and France’s CAC 40 each rose about 0.3% in morning trade.
16 December 2025
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Asia Stock Market Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Asian Shares Slide as Tech Sells Off Ahead of US Jobs Data and BOJ Rate Call

Asia Stock Market Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Asian Shares Slide as Tech Sells Off Ahead of US Jobs Data and BOJ Rate Call

Asian stocks closed mostly lower Tuesday, with MSCI’s Asia-Pacific index outside Japan down 1.45% to a three-week low as tech shares led declines. Japan’s Nikkei 225 dropped 1.6% amid Bank of Japan rate hike speculation. Weak Chinese economic data, property debt concerns, and falling oil prices added pressure. Investors awaited key U.S. jobs and inflation reports and central bank decisions later in the week.
16 December 2025
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India Stock Market Today (16 December 2025): Sensex Drops 533 Points, Nifty Slips Below 25,900 as Rupee Hits Record Low — Outlook, Key Levels, and Stocks in Focus

India Stock Market Today (16 December 2025): Sensex Drops 533 Points, Nifty Slips Below 25,900 as Rupee Hits Record Low — Outlook, Key Levels, and Stocks in Focus

Mumbai/New Delhi, December 16, 2025: Indian equities ended sharply lower on Tuesday as a fresh record low in the rupee, continued foreign selling, and uncertainty around the India–US trade deal kept risk appetite in check. The headline indices trimmed part of their intraday losses, but the tone remained defensive across sectors, with metals, private banks and IT among the key drags. Market close: Sensex, Nifty end over 0.6% lower The BSE Sensex closed at 84,679.86, down 533.50 points (–0.63%), while the NSE Nifty 50 settled near 25,860 (–0.64%), ending the session below the psychologically important 25,900 mark. mint+2NSE India+2 Intraday, the Sensex fell to around 84,718, and Nifty dipped below 25,900, before paring losses into
16 December 2025
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S&P 500 Today (Dec. 16, 2025, Premarket): Futures Slip Ahead of Delayed Jobs Report, Retail Sales and Flash PMI

S&P 500 Today (Dec. 16, 2025, Premarket): Futures Slip Ahead of Delayed Jobs Report, Retail Sales and Flash PMI

S&P 500 futures fell about 0.5% early Tuesday ahead of key U.S. economic data releases delayed by the government shutdown. The S&P 500 closed Monday at 6,816.51, down 0.16%. Investors awaited a combined jobs report with missing October unemployment data, along with retail sales and PMI figures set for 8:30 a.m. ET. Oil prices dipped on Russia-Ukraine talks and weak Chinese demand.
16 December 2025
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Nasdaq Today: Futures Slide Before Delayed Jobs Report as AI Stocks Stay Under Pressure (Premarket, Dec. 16, 2025)

Nasdaq Today: Futures Slide Before Delayed Jobs Report as AI Stocks Stay Under Pressure (Premarket, Dec. 16, 2025)

Nasdaq-100 futures fell about 0.8%–1.0% in premarket trading Tuesday, with one read showing a 261-point drop as investors awaited delayed U.S. labor data and retail sales figures. The Nasdaq Composite closed Monday down 0.59% at 23,057.41. Bitcoin hovered near $86,000 overnight, while oil and gold prices softened amid macro uncertainty.
16 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Futures Dip Ahead of Delayed Jobs Report (Dec. 16, 2025)

US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Futures Dip Ahead of Delayed Jobs Report (Dec. 16, 2025)

U.S. stock futures slipped early Tuesday, with Dow futures down 101 points, S&P 500 off 20.25, and Nasdaq 100 lower by 115.25 before 5 a.m. ET. Investors await the delayed November jobs report at 8:30 a.m. ET after the government shutdown disrupted key economic data, leaving a gap in October’s unemployment figures for the first time since 1948. Oil and metals also traded lower premarket.
16 December 2025
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 16.12.2025

Tesla is expected to report Q4 deliveries of about 450,000–455,000 vehicles, down from the previous quarter. Wall Street consensus centers near 450,000 as investors watch for guidance amid weaker EV demand and strong competition from BYD and NIO. Data shows improving brand trust and rising Model Y sales in China. The stock remains stable despite muted delivery forecasts.
16 December 2025
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Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Nears Closest Earth Flyby on Dec. 19: New X‑ray Views, UN Tracking, and What Scientists Know Now

Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Nears Closest Earth Flyby on Dec. 19: New X‑ray Views, UN Tracking, and What Scientists Know Now

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will make its closest approach to Earth on December 19, 2025, passing about 270 million kilometers away. The comet poses no threat, but global observatories are tracking it, aided by the International Asteroid Warning Network. New X-ray observations are revealing rare gases in the comet’s makeup. 3I/ATLAS is only the third confirmed interstellar object seen in our solar system.
15 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Tower Semiconductor stock jumps again on Nvidia optics tie-up as earnings near

Tower Semiconductor stock jumps again on Nvidia optics tie-up as earnings near

8 February 2026
Tower Semiconductor shares rose 7.7% to $139.04 Friday after announcing a collaboration with Nvidia on AI data-center networking. The stock touched $141 intraday and gained another 1% after hours. Investors await Tower’s Feb. 11 earnings for details on its silicon photonics work. No financial terms or shipment timeline were disclosed.
Longsys Electronics stock heads into Monday after new guarantees; what 301308 investors watch next

Longsys Electronics stock heads into Monday after new guarantees; what 301308 investors watch next

8 February 2026
Longsys disclosed new guarantees for a 100 million yuan Hong Kong loan and a $9 million Brazil credit line, bringing its total approved guarantee quota to 11 billion yuan and outstanding guarantees to 5.81 billion yuan. The company said all guarantees are for consolidated subsidiaries and within approved limits. Shares closed at 288 yuan Friday, down 1.6%. China inflation and credit data are due this week.
MACOM stock price steadies near highs into Monday after earnings pop and fresh filings

MACOM stock price steadies near highs into Monday after earnings pop and fresh filings

8 February 2026
MACOM shares rose 3.5% to $235.87 Friday after the company reported fiscal Q1 revenue of $271.6 million and raised its full-year data center growth outlook to 35–40%. Fidelity’s FMR LLC disclosed a 10.7% stake, while shareholder Susan Ocampo filed to potentially sell up to 100,000 shares. Stifel raised its price target to $255. MACOM expects to repay $161 million in convertible notes in March.
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