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UK Stock Market Today (16 Dec 2025): FTSE 100 Falls as Oil and Defence Shares Slide Ahead of BoE Rate Cut

UK Stock Market Today (16 Dec 2025): FTSE 100 Falls as Oil and Defence Shares Slide Ahead of BoE Rate Cut

The FTSE 100 closed down 0.7% at 9,684.79 on Tuesday, hit by a 3% drop in energy shares as Brent crude fell below $60 a barrel. Defence stocks also retreated, with BAE Systems down 1.9% and Babcock off 4.1%, amid renewed Russia–Ukraine peace talk optimism. The FTSE 250 was little changed. Investors weighed weaker UK jobs data ahead of the Bank of England’s rate decision.
16 December 2025
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Silver Price Today: Spot Silver Holds Near $63.75 as Record Rally Pauses Ahead of Key U.S. Data (Dec. 16, 2025)

Silver Price Today: Spot Silver Holds Near $63.75 as Record Rally Pauses Ahead of Key U.S. Data (Dec. 16, 2025)

Silver prices slipped to around $63.75 an ounce in early afternoon New York trading, down from last Friday’s record near $64.65, as traders took profits ahead of key U.S. inflation data. Silver remains up about 118% for the year. Intraday swings widened as market participants watched for signals on the Federal Reserve’s 2026 rate outlook. U.S. nonfarm payrolls rose by 64,000 in November, with unemployment at 4.6%.
16 December 2025
XRP Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025, 2:15 PM ET): XRP Holds Near $1.92 as Jobs Data, ETF Flows and Ripple’s RLUSD Expansion Shape the Outlook

XRP Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025, 2:15 PM ET): XRP Holds Near $1.92 as Jobs Data, ETF Flows and Ripple’s RLUSD Expansion Shape the Outlook

XRP traded near $1.92 at 2:15 PM ET Tuesday after falling below $2.00 earlier in volatile action. The session saw lows around $1.86 and highs near $1.94. The move followed weak U.S. jobs data and heavy crypto liquidations. U.S.-listed XRP ETFs logged 21 straight days of inflows, while retail derivatives activity remained muted.
16 December 2025
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Bitcoin Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025, 2:15 PM ET): BTC Trades Near $87,300 After a $85K Dip as Jobs Data, ETF Outflows and Central-Bank Week Stir Volatility

Bitcoin Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025, 2:15 PM ET): BTC Trades Near $87,300 After a $85K Dip as Jobs Data, ETF Outflows and Central-Bank Week Stir Volatility

Bitcoin traded near $87,300 at 2:15 p.m. ET Tuesday after volatile swings, briefly dropping into the mid-$85,000s. The session followed a wide 24-hour range as traders reacted to U.S. jobs data, tech stock declines, and outflows from crypto ETFs. Ether hovered around $2,923, slightly lower on the day. Markets remain cautious ahead of major central bank decisions this week.
16 December 2025
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Gold Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025, 2:15 PM EST): Gold Holds Near $4,308 as Jobs, Retail Sales and PMI Data Shake the Dollar

Gold Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025, 2:15 PM EST): Gold Holds Near $4,308 as Jobs, Retail Sales and PMI Data Shake the Dollar

Spot gold rebounded to $4,308 per ounce by 2:15 p.m. EST Tuesday after dipping below $4,300 earlier in a volatile session. U.S. gold futures settled at $4,332.3. Prices swung between $4,271 and $4,336 as traders reacted to a delayed U.S. jobs report showing unemployment at 4.6% and mixed payroll data. Markets weighed softer business activity and shifting expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts.
16 December 2025
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AI Stocks Today: Nvidia, Broadcom, Oracle and Big Tech React to AI “Bubble” Fears as Fresh U.S. Jobs Data Hits Markets (Dec. 16, 2025)

AI Stocks Today: Nvidia, Broadcom, Oracle and Big Tech React to AI “Bubble” Fears as Fresh U.S. Jobs Data Hits Markets (Dec. 16, 2025)

Oracle rose 1.83% to $188.31 by midday Tuesday, leading gains among major AI stocks, while Nvidia was flat and Alphabet dropped 1.6%. U.S. indexes turned lower after a delayed November jobs report showed unemployment at 4.6%, the highest since July 2021, despite stronger job creation. Investors weighed skepticism over AI spending against shifting interest-rate expectations.
16 December 2025
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Energy Stocks Slide Today as Oil Drops Below $60: Exxon, Chevron, Refiners and Oil Services Sink (Dec. 16, 2025 — 1:45 p.m. ET Update)

Energy Stocks Slide Today as Oil Drops Below $60: Exxon, Chevron, Refiners and Oil Services Sink (Dec. 16, 2025 — 1:45 p.m. ET Update)

U.S. energy stocks fell sharply Tuesday as Brent crude dropped below $60 and WTI hit multi-year lows. Major names including Exxon Mobil, Chevron, and Marathon Petroleum lost between 2% and nearly 5% intraday. Traders cited optimism over Russia–Ukraine peace talks and weak China data as key drivers. Energy sector ETFs and oilfield services stocks posted some of the steepest declines.
16 December 2025
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Big Tech Stocks Today: Magnificent Seven Mixed After Jobs Data, With Tesla and Meta Outperforming (US Market, Dec. 16, 2025)

Big Tech Stocks Today: Magnificent Seven Mixed After Jobs Data, With Tesla and Meta Outperforming (US Market, Dec. 16, 2025)

Tesla and Meta rose while Alphabet led declines in early afternoon trading Tuesday, as investors weighed a U.S. jobs report showing 64,000 new payrolls and a 4.6% unemployment rate. Nvidia hovered near flat. The S&P 500 ETF was down 0.62%. Debate continued over the durability of AI infrastructure spending amid shifting expectations for 2026 rate cuts.
16 December 2025
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Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Nvidia, Broadcom, Micron and Chip Equipment Makers Drive Midday Moves on Wall Street

Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Nvidia, Broadcom, Micron and Chip Equipment Makers Drive Midday Moves on Wall Street

U.S.-listed semiconductor stocks traded mixed midday Tuesday, with the iShares Semiconductor ETF down 1.16% and VanEck Semiconductor ETF off 0.71%. Nvidia and AMD edged higher, while Micron and Qualcomm fell over 2%. Investors weighed a shutdown-delayed jobs report, new chip equipment forecasts, and uncertainty over AI profitability. Major U.S. indexes were modestly lower as rate expectations shifted.
16 December 2025
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EV Stocks Today: Tesla Near Record High on Driverless Robotaxi Tests as Ford’s $19.5B EV Reset and a Charging Lawsuit Jolt the Sector (Dec. 16, 2025)

EV Stocks Today: Tesla Near Record High on Driverless Robotaxi Tests as Ford’s $19.5B EV Reset and a Charging Lawsuit Jolt the Sector (Dec. 16, 2025)

Tesla shares rose 0.5% to $477.89 intraday Tuesday, nearing record highs after Elon Musk confirmed testing of robotaxis without safety monitors. Broader EV stocks fell, with Rivian down 3.9%, Lucid off 4.0%, and ChargePoint sliding 6.4%, as investors weighed Ford’s strategy shift and policy uncertainty on charging infrastructure. General Motors slipped 0.7%; Ford was flat.
16 December 2025
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S&P/TSX Composite Today: Oil Slips Toward $60, Cannabis Surges, and Macklem’s Speech Looms for After-the-Bell Trade (Dec. 16, 2025)

S&P/TSX Composite Today: Oil Slips Toward $60, Cannabis Surges, and Macklem’s Speech Looms for After-the-Bell Trade (Dec. 16, 2025)

Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite index fell about 0.5% to 31,324 in late-morning trading Tuesday, led by a 3% drop in energy stocks as oil prices slid below $60 on Russia–Ukraine peace hopes. Weak Chinese economic data and oversupply concerns added pressure. Cannabis stocks rose after U.S. President Trump floated marijuana reclassification. Organigram reported record results, boosting sector sentiment.
16 December 2025
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VIX Today After the Bell: “Fear Gauge” Holds Near 17 as Jobs Data, Yields and Skew Keep Volatility Bid (Dec. 16, 2025)

VIX Today After the Bell: “Fear Gauge” Holds Near 17 as Jobs Data, Yields and Skew Keep Volatility Bid (Dec. 16, 2025)

The Cboe Volatility Index climbed to around 17 by late morning Tuesday, up from Monday’s close, as investors reacted to delayed U.S. macro data and ongoing tech sector volatility. The VIX’s move followed a brief spike in rate-cut expectations after new labor-market figures showed higher unemployment and mixed payrolls. Options markets continued to price in elevated downside protection.
16 December 2025
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Dow Jones Today After the Bell: Jobs Report, Retail Sales, and Oil Slide Shape the DJIA Outlook for Dec. 16, 2025

Dow Jones Today After the Bell: Jobs Report, Retail Sales, and Oil Slide Shape the DJIA Outlook for Dec. 16, 2025

The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped toward 48,300 late Tuesday morning after a volatile start, as investors reacted to a delayed November jobs report showing payrolls up 64,000 but unemployment rising to 4.6%. Energy and healthcare stocks dragged on the index, while tech shares steadied. The S&P 500 hovered near recent lows, and the Nasdaq outperformed. Retail sales were flat for the month.
16 December 2025
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S&P 500 Today After the Bell: Jobs Data, Falling Oil and Rate-Cut Bets Set the Tone for Wall Street (Dec. 16, 2025)

S&P 500 Today After the Bell: Jobs Data, Falling Oil and Rate-Cut Bets Set the Tone for Wall Street (Dec. 16, 2025)

The S&P 500 slipped 0.3% in early Tuesday trading as investors reacted to delayed U.S. jobs data and falling oil prices. Nonfarm payrolls rose by 64,000 in November, while the unemployment rate climbed to 4.6%. Energy and healthcare sectors dragged on the index, while tech stocks tried to stabilize. Markets shifted bets on future Federal Reserve rate cuts following the data.
16 December 2025
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Nasdaq Today After the Bell: What to Watch on Dec. 16, 2025 as Jobs Data, AI Volatility, and 23‑Hour Trading Plans Collide

Nasdaq Today After the Bell: What to Watch on Dec. 16, 2025 as Jobs Data, AI Volatility, and 23‑Hour Trading Plans Collide

Nasdaq traded near flat at 10:30 a.m. ET Tuesday, down about 0.2% after delayed jobs data showed November payrolls up 64,000 and unemployment at 4.6%, the highest since July 2021. Nasdaq filed to expand weekday trading to 23 hours, signaling a shift toward near-continuous equities trading. Energy stocks fell on lower oil prices, while megacap tech names attempted to stabilize after last week’s AI-driven selloff.
16 December 2025
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Stock Market Today: Dow and S&P 500 Turn Choppy on Delayed Jobs Data; Lennar Earnings in Focus After the Bell (Dec. 16, 2025)

Stock Market Today: Dow and S&P 500 Turn Choppy on Delayed Jobs Data; Lennar Earnings in Focus After the Bell (Dec. 16, 2025)

U.S. stocks hovered near flat late Tuesday morning as investors weighed delayed jobs and retail sales data following the government shutdown. Nonfarm payrolls rose by 64,000 in November, beating forecasts, but the unemployment rate climbed to 4.6%. Retail sales were unchanged in October, missing expectations. Rate-futures briefly priced higher odds of a January Fed cut.
16 December 2025
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Nickel Price Today: Nickel Holds Near $14,300 as China Data, Oversupply Fears and Fresh Forecasts Hit Sentiment (Dec. 16, 2025)

Nickel Price Today: Nickel Holds Near $14,300 as China Data, Oversupply Fears and Fresh Forecasts Hit Sentiment (Dec. 16, 2025)

Nickel prices hovered near multi-month lows on December 16, with LME three-month contracts down 0.2% at $14,310 per tonne and Shanghai nickel hitting a 40-month low of 111,770 yuan. Markets reacted to weak Chinese economic data, thin year-end liquidity, and fresh oversupply warnings from major producers including Nornickel.
16 December 2025
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