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Marcin Frąckiewicz

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Gold Price in Pakistan Today (15 December 2025): 24K Jumps to Rs454,862 per Tola as Global Bullion Nears 7‑Week High

Gold Price in Pakistan Today (15 December 2025): 24K Jumps to Rs454,862 per Tola as Global Bullion Nears 7‑Week High

Gold prices in Pakistan rose sharply on Monday, with 24K gold hitting Rs454,862 per tola, up Rs2,600 from the previous session, according to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association. The increase tracked global bullion moving near a seven-week high as the US dollar weakened and bond yields fell. Silver also reached new highs locally.
15 December 2025
Geminids Meteor Shower 2025: The Asteroid Behind Today’s Shooting Stars (Dec. 15 Updates)

Geminids Meteor Shower 2025: The Asteroid Behind Today’s Shooting Stars (Dec. 15 Updates)

Late Geminid meteors continued to appear worldwide on Dec. 15, 2025, after the shower’s peak on Dec. 13–14. Media in the U.S. and India reported vivid sightings and last-chance viewing tips, with the San Francisco Bay Area noting dark skies before moonrise and Chennai seeing strong activity into early Dec. 15. The Geminids’ link to asteroid 3200 Phaethon, not a comet, drew renewed attention.
15 December 2025
Canada Economic Calendar Today (Dec. 15, 2025): CPI, Housing Starts and Factory Data in Focus as Bank of Canada Watchers Brace for Volatility

Canada Economic Calendar Today (Dec. 15, 2025): CPI, Housing Starts and Factory Data in Focus as Bank of Canada Watchers Brace for Volatility

Canada’s November Consumer Price Index was released this morning, with economists split on whether inflation edged up to 2.3% or held at 2.2%. Earlier, national home sales slipped 0.6% in November and the average home price fell 2% year-over-year to $682,219, according to CREA. Housing starts and manufacturing data are also due this morning.
15 December 2025
US Economic Calendar Today (Dec. 15, 2025): Empire State Manufacturing, NAHB Housing Index, Fed Speaker Williams, and Treasury Bill Auctions

US Economic Calendar Today (Dec. 15, 2025): Empire State Manufacturing, NAHB Housing Index, Fed Speaker Williams, and Treasury Bill Auctions

The Empire State Manufacturing Survey is due at 8:30 a.m. ET, with forecasts expecting a drop to 10.0 from 18.7. The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index follows at 10:00 a.m., with builder confidence seen edging up to 39. Markets remain alert after a record U.S. government shutdown delayed key data and disrupted economic reporting.
15 December 2025
Night Sky Tonight (Dec. 15, 2025): Geminids Encore, Orion Nebula Peak, and a Rare Interstellar Comet Turns Green

Night Sky Tonight (Dec. 15, 2025): Geminids Encore, Orion Nebula Peak, and a Rare Interstellar Comet Turns Green

Comet 3I/ATLAS, a rare interstellar object, is brightening and glowing green in new images, drawing attention from astronomers worldwide. The Geminid meteor shower continues to produce visible meteors after its peak. Aurora activity remains limited to far northern latitudes. A deep-space radio study found no evidence of a black hole in Omega Centauri.
15 December 2025
Comet 3I/ATLAS Today (Dec. 15, 2025): The Interstellar Visitor Turns Green Ahead of Its Dec. 19 Flyby

Comet 3I/ATLAS Today (Dec. 15, 2025): The Interstellar Visitor Turns Green Ahead of Its Dec. 19 Flyby

Comet 3I/ATLAS, the third confirmed interstellar object, is now brighter and glowing green after its late-October solar passage, according to astronomers. The comet’s intensified green color, likely from diatomic carbon, and a prominent anti-tail are drawing attention ahead of its December 19 closest approach, when it will pass about 270 million kilometers from Earth.
15 December 2025
China AI Stocks Today (Dec. 15, 2025): A‑Shares and Hong Kong Tech Slide as CPO & AI Chips Cool—What Analysts Forecast Next

China AI Stocks Today (Dec. 15, 2025): A‑Shares and Hong Kong Tech Slide as CPO & AI Chips Cool—What Analysts Forecast Next

China’s AI-linked stocks fell sharply Monday, with computing power hardware and CPO names leading declines as traders cited global AI capex jitters and weaker China macro data. The Shanghai Composite closed down 0.55%, while the STAR Market’s Sci-Tech Innovation 50 dropped 2.22%. Trading value across Shanghai and Shenzhen slid by about CNY 319 billion from the prior session. Consumer and financial shares held up better.
15 December 2025
Tokyo AI Stocks Slide as SoftBank, Advantest Drag Nikkei on Dec. 15, 2025 — BOJ Rate Hike in Focus

Tokyo AI Stocks Slide as SoftBank, Advantest Drag Nikkei on Dec. 15, 2025 — BOJ Rate Hike in Focus

The Nikkei 225 dropped 1.31% to 50,168.11 on December 15, 2025, led by steep declines in AI-linked stocks such as Advantest, down 6.4%, and SoftBank Group, off 6%. The broader Topix rose 0.22% as financials outperformed, supported by expectations of a Bank of Japan rate hike. A global tech pullback and a stronger yen pressured Tokyo’s AI and semiconductor shares.
Taiwan AI Stocks Slide as “AI-Capex Trade” Cools: TSMC Drops 2% and TAIEX Breaks Below 28,000 (Dec. 15, 2025)

Taiwan AI Stocks Slide as “AI-Capex Trade” Cools: TSMC Drops 2% and TAIEX Breaks Below 28,000 (Dec. 15, 2025)

Taiwan’s TAIEX dropped 331.08 points (-1.17%) to 27,866.94 on December 15, 2025, as global tech stocks sold off. TSMC fell 2% to NT$1,450, Hon Hai lost 2.4%, and ASE slid nearly 4%. The selloff followed U.S. tech earnings warnings from Broadcom and Oracle, fueling doubts about AI investment returns. Turnover reached NT$436.78 billion.
Germany AI Stocks Today (Dec 15, 2025): SAP, Infineon, Siemens Energy and TecDAX Movers in Focus as AI Valuation Jitters Return

Germany AI Stocks Today (Dec 15, 2025): SAP, Infineon, Siemens Energy and TecDAX Movers in Focus as AI Valuation Jitters Return

Germany’s DAX opened higher Monday, while the TecDAX slipped 0.14% to 3,552.85. TeamViewer, Nemetschek, and SAP led early TecDAX gains. Investors weighed hopes for a year-end rally against doubts about the profitability of heavy AI spending. Market focus shifted to whether valuations for German AI enablers remain justified.
XRP Price Today (15 December 2025): XRP Hovers Near $2 as Spot ETF Inflows Approach $1B and Key Resistance Holds

XRP Price Today (15 December 2025): XRP Hovers Near $2 as Spot ETF Inflows Approach $1B and Key Resistance Holds

XRP traded near $1.999 at 09:43 UTC on December 15, 2025, holding a tight range between $1.98 and $2.01. Sellers repeatedly capped rallies at $2.00 despite strong inflows into U.S. spot XRP ETFs, which have seen about $975 million in net inflows. Market cap stood at roughly $122.8 billion with $2 billion in 24-hour volume. Trading volume surged at rejection points, signaling persistent overhead supply.
15 December 2025
AI Stocks on the UK Stock Market Today (15 December 2025): FTSE Rebounds After “AI Bubble” Jitters as Investors Shift Focus to LSE Data, Banks and Real-World AI Winners

AI Stocks on the UK Stock Market Today (15 December 2025): FTSE Rebounds After “AI Bubble” Jitters as Investors Shift Focus to LSE Data, Banks and Real-World AI Winners

The FTSE 100 rose 0.6% to 9,704.96 in early London trading on December 15, rebounding after last week’s tech-driven volatility tied to AI profit concerns. Investors rotated back into risk assets ahead of key UK economic data and a Bank of England rate decision. UK-listed AI exposure remains limited, with most trades focused on infrastructure, software, and banks benefiting from automation.
15 December 2025
Singapore AI Stocks Today (15 Dec 2025): SGX Data-Centre REITs, Semiconductor Plays and UltraGreen.ai in Focus as Tech Jitters Return

Singapore AI Stocks Today (15 Dec 2025): SGX Data-Centre REITs, Semiconductor Plays and UltraGreen.ai in Focus as Tech Jitters Return

Singapore’s Straits Times Index slipped 0.10% to 4,581.65 on Dec. 15 as tech stocks retreated across Asia following weak results from Oracle and Broadcom. AI-related shares on the Singapore Exchange remain spread across data-centre REITs, semiconductor suppliers, and a handful of AI-enabled firms, rather than concentrated in pure-play software companies. Investors showed caution but no broad sell-off.
AI Stocks in India Today (15.12.2025): Wipro, TCS, Infosys and Tata Elxsi in Focus as Agentic AI Moves from Hype to Deployment

AI Stocks in India Today (15.12.2025): Wipro, TCS, Infosys and Tata Elxsi in Focus as Agentic AI Moves from Hype to Deployment

Wipro announced expanded use of Google Cloud’s Gemini Enterprise AI across its internal operations and launched a Gemini Experience Zone in Bengaluru. Indian benchmarks fell in early trade, with the Nifty 50 down 0.51% and the rupee hitting a record low of 90.56 per US dollar, as foreign investors continued to sell. AI-linked IT and engineering firms remain sensitive to global risk and foreign flows.
U.S. Stock Market Today: What to Know Before the Open (December 15, 2025)

U.S. Stock Market Today: What to Know Before the Open (December 15, 2025)

U.S. stock futures rose modestly early Monday, with Dow futures up 0.3%, S&P 500 0.2%, and Nasdaq-100 0.1%, after last week’s tech-led drop. Investors await a backlog of jobs and inflation data following a federal shutdown that delayed key reports. The Federal Reserve cut rates last week but signaled a pause pending clearer data. Fed Governor Stephen Miran is set to speak this morning.
15 December 2025
Canada Stock Market Today: What to Watch Before the TSX Opens on December 15, 2025

Canada Stock Market Today: What to Watch Before the TSX Opens on December 15, 2025

Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite Index opens Monday after closing at 31,527.39 on Friday, down 0.42% from record highs. Investors await November CPI data at 8:30 a.m. ET, seen as key for Bank of Canada rate expectations and the Canadian dollar. Global markets started the week lower, with Asian stocks falling and oil prices rising on Venezuela supply concerns. Gold and silver extended gains, supporting Canadian miners.
15 December 2025
Bitcoin Price Today (Dec. 15, 2025): BTC Hovers Near $90,000 as Central Banks, ETF Flows, and Fresh Regulation Headlines Drive Sentiment

Bitcoin Price Today (Dec. 15, 2025): BTC Hovers Near $90,000 as Central Banks, ETF Flows, and Fresh Regulation Headlines Drive Sentiment

Bitcoin traded around $89,800 early Monday, down 0.4%, after dipping below $88,000 and briefly topping $90,000. Traders remained cautious ahead of major central bank decisions and U.S. economic data. The price sits about 29% below its October record high above $126,000. Markets tracked global risk sentiment and regulatory news.
15 December 2025
ASX AI Stocks Today (15 December 2025): NextDC, BrainChip, Appen and DroneShield in Focus as “AI Bubble” Fears Hit Tech

ASX AI Stocks Today (15 December 2025): NextDC, BrainChip, Appen and DroneShield in Focus as “AI Bubble” Fears Hit Tech

Australian AI-linked shares fell Monday, with the S&P/ASX 200 closing down 0.7% at 8,635 after a weak US tech lead. Megaport dropped 3.9% and NextDC slipped 1.0% amid renewed doubts over AI spending and profitability. Some defence-tech stocks with AI exposure rose. Investors cited concerns over rising costs and uncertain returns from large AI infrastructure investments.
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