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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.

Gold Price Forecast for December 2025: Fed Rate Cut Lifts Bullion, but BIS “Bubble” Warning Signals Volatility Ahead

Gold Price Forecast for December 2025: Fed Rate Cut Lifts Bullion, but BIS “Bubble” Warning Signals Volatility Ahead

Gold prices surged above $4,290 per ounce in mid-December 2025 after the Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points to 3.50%–3.75%, with a split vote. Spot gold touched a seven-week high on December 12, while US gold futures settled near $4,328. The US dollar dropped to an eight-week low, supporting the rally. The Bank for International Settlements warned of “explosive” price behavior in gold and equities.
14 December 2025
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XRP Forecast for December 2025: XRP Holds $2 as Ripple Wins U.S. Trust-Bank Nod and Spot ETF Inflows Near $1B

XRP Forecast for December 2025: XRP Holds $2 as Ripple Wins U.S. Trust-Bank Nod and Spot ETF Inflows Near $1B

XRP traded near $2.00 as of December 14, 2025, despite a series of positive headlines, including Ripple receiving conditional approval for a U.S. national trust bank charter. Daily trading volume dropped about 30% earlier in the week, signaling waning momentum. The broader crypto market slipped after the Federal Reserve’s December rate cut. XRP remains capped below $2 as year-end approaches.
14 December 2025
Bitcoin Price Forecast for December 2025: Can BTC Reclaim $100,000 After the Fed Cut, ETF Outflows, and Year-End Options Pressure?

Bitcoin Price Forecast for December 2025: Can BTC Reclaim $100,000 After the Fed Cut, ETF Outflows, and Year-End Options Pressure?

Bitcoin traded near $89,000 on December 14, down sharply from its October record above $126,000. The Federal Reserve’s third straight rate cut on December 10 failed to lift prices, with Bitcoin tracking broader risk sentiment. Standard Chartered halved its 2025 year-end target to $100,000, citing weaker corporate demand and recent losses.
14 December 2025
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US Economic Calendar for Monday, December 15, 2025: Empire State Manufacturing, NAHB Housing Index, Fed Speeches, and Treasury Bill Auctions

US Economic Calendar for Monday, December 15, 2025: Empire State Manufacturing, NAHB Housing Index, Fed Speeches, and Treasury Bill Auctions

The New York Fed releases its Empire State Manufacturing Survey at 8:30 a.m. ET Monday, with economists expecting slower growth after November’s strong reading. Fed Governor Stephen I. Miran is set to speak on inflation at 9:30 a.m. Investors face delayed and revised data following the 2025 federal funding lapse and are watching for signals after December’s quarter-point rate cut.
14 December 2025
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Australia Economic Calendar for Monday, 15 December 2025: RBA Financial Stability Speech in Focus as China Data Tests the AUD

Australia Economic Calendar for Monday, 15 December 2025: RBA Financial Stability Speech in Focus as China Data Tests the AUD

The Reserve Bank of Australia’s Andrea Brischetto will speak on financial stability at 1:20pm AEDT Monday, following the RBA’s recent hawkish hold on rates. No major domestic data releases are scheduled. Key regional data include Japan’s Tankan survey at 10:50am and China’s November activity figures at 1:00pm, both closely watched by Australian markets.
14 December 2025
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Canada Economic Calendar for Monday, December 15, 2025: CPI, Housing Starts and Factory Data Set the Tone for CAD

Canada Economic Calendar for Monday, December 15, 2025: CPI, Housing Starts and Factory Data Set the Tone for CAD

Statistics Canada will release November’s Consumer Price Index at 8:30 a.m. ET Monday, days after the Bank of Canada held its policy rate at 2.25%. The Canadian dollar has stayed firm amid policy divergence with the U.S., and recent trade data showed a return to surplus. Other key data due include housing starts and home sales for November. Markets will watch CPI closely for signals on future rate moves.
14 December 2025
UK Economic Calendar for Monday, 15 December 2025: Consumer Sentiment and House Prices in Focus Ahead of a High-Stakes BoE Week

UK Economic Calendar for Monday, 15 December 2025: Consumer Sentiment and House Prices in Focus Ahead of a High-Stakes BoE Week

UK data releases Monday include the Rightmove House Price Index and S&P Global Consumer Sentiment Index. November’s house prices fell 1.8% month-on-month and 0.5% year-on-year. Consumer sentiment dropped to 45.2 in November from 47.4 in October. Markets await key labour, inflation, and Bank of England decisions later in the week.
14 December 2025
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DWP Christmas Payments 2025: New Benefit Payment Dates, the £10 Christmas Bonus, and What Claimants Need to Know

DWP Christmas Payments 2025: New Benefit Payment Dates, the £10 Christmas Bonus, and What Claimants Need to Know

The Department for Work and Pensions will pay most benefits due between 24 December 2025 and 2 January 2026 earlier than usual because of bank holidays. Universal Credit payments scheduled for Christmas and Boxing Day will arrive on 24 December; other benefits will be paid on 23 December. Payments due on New Year’s Day will be made on 31 December. The £10 Christmas Bonus will also be issued.
14 December 2025
Snow Forecast Today: How Much Snow Is Expected Across the U.S. on Sunday, December 14, 2025

Snow Forecast Today: How Much Snow Is Expected Across the U.S. on Sunday, December 14, 2025

A winter storm is dropping widespread snow from the Midwest through the Appalachians and along the I-95 corridor, while lake-effect bands add heavy accumulations near the Great Lakes. Arctic air is pushing into the East, bringing dangerous wind chills and making roads hazardous. Central Ohio reports 3–5 inches, with up to 7 inches south of I-70. Lake-effect areas near I-80 in Pennsylvania may see 6–8 inches in narrow bands.
14 December 2025
How to Start Investing in the U.S. Stock Market in 2025: A Step‑by‑Step Beginner Guide (Accounts, ETFs, Taxes, and Today’s Market News)

How to Start Investing in the U.S. Stock Market in 2025: A Step‑by‑Step Beginner Guide (Accounts, ETFs, Taxes, and Today’s Market News)

The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 3.5%–3.75% on December 10, 2025, sending U.S. stocks higher. The SEC delayed new order execution disclosure rules to August 2026. Dimensional Fund Advisors received approval to launch ETF share classes for 13 mutual funds. FINRA and regulators flagged risks as extended-hours trading and leveraged ETFs grow.
14 December 2025
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Night Sky December 2025: Geminid Meteor Shower Peak Tonight, Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS, and the Best Stargazing Dates

Night Sky December 2025: Geminid Meteor Shower Peak Tonight, Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS, and the Best Stargazing Dates

The Geminid meteor shower peaks overnight December 13–14, with over 100 meteors per hour expected and minimal moonlight for much of the night. Patchy fog is hampering views in the Bay Area, while rain and snow threaten visibility in Connecticut. Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, now showing a green glow, will make its closest approach to Earth on December 19.
14 December 2025
How to Invest in Crypto in 2025: A Step‑by‑Step Guide to Bitcoin, Ethereum, ETFs, and Safer Storage

How to Invest in Crypto in 2025: A Step‑by‑Step Guide to Bitcoin, Ethereum, ETFs, and Safer Storage

Bitcoin hit $125,000 in October 2025 before dropping to the low $90,000s by December, with Ethereum and other tokens also seeing steep declines. The U.S. passed the GENIUS Act in July, requiring stablecoins to hold 100% liquid reserves. The OCC clarified banks may conduct certain crypto transactions and granted conditional trust bank charters to firms including Circle and Ripple.
14 December 2025
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Crypto Mining Weekly (Dec 8–14, 2025): Bitcoin Hashrate Stays Above 1 ZH/s as Miners Pivot to AI, Renewables, and Survival Mode

Crypto Mining Weekly (Dec 8–14, 2025): Bitcoin Hashrate Stays Above 1 ZH/s as Miners Pivot to AI, Renewables, and Survival Mode

Bitcoin network hashrate dropped 4% this week, with daily swings from 1.098B TH/s to 957.41M TH/s and difficulty easing to 148.20T. Mining revenue per compute unit neared record lows, pushing operators to underclock rigs and pause expansions. Miners are increasingly shifting toward AI data-center hosting as block rewards decline.
14 December 2025
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Telecom & Digital Infrastructure US Stocks: Week Ahead After Fed Cut, Wireless Pricing Shock, and AI Data Center Power Scramble (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Telecom & Digital Infrastructure US Stocks: Week Ahead After Fed Cut, Wireless Pricing Shock, and AI Data Center Power Scramble (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Verizon cut wireless prices for multi-line plans on December 12, sparking concerns of a renewed price war with AT&T and T-Mobile. The Federal Reserve’s December 10 rate cut to 3.50%–3.75% shifted focus to REIT valuations and funding costs. Investors are watching for further carrier pricing moves and regulatory headlines in the coming week. Data center stocks face scrutiny over power supply and tenant risk.
14 December 2025
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EV & Clean Energy Leaders: US Stocks Week Ahead (Dec. 15–19, 2025) — Tesla, Rivian, NextEra, Solar and Grid Tech in Focus

EV & Clean Energy Leaders: US Stocks Week Ahead (Dec. 15–19, 2025) — Tesla, Rivian, NextEra, Solar and Grid Tech in Focus

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage point to 3.50%–3.75% on December 10, aiming to support growth stocks. Tesla’s US sales dropped nearly 23% in November to about 39,800 vehicles, the lowest since January 2022, according to Cox Automotive. Key US economic reports delayed by the government shutdown are set for release this week, drawing investor focus.
14 December 2025
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Healthcare & Pharma Giants US Stocks: Week Ahead Outlook After Eli Lilly’s Retatrutide, CVS Guidance, Pfizer’s Obesity Deal, and J&J’s Talc Verdict (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Healthcare & Pharma Giants US Stocks: Week Ahead Outlook After Eli Lilly’s Retatrutide, CVS Guidance, Pfizer’s Obesity Deal, and J&J’s Talc Verdict (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Eli Lilly reported late-stage trial success for its obesity drug retatrutide, with patients losing 28.7% of body weight over 68 weeks. Pfizer re-entered the obesity drug market through a $150 million licensing deal with Yao Pharma. The FDA moved to accelerate review of Lilly’s oral GLP-1 pill, orforglipron, possibly advancing a decision to March. The Fed cut rates by 25 basis points and signaled new Treasury purchases.
14 December 2025
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Energy Supermajors US Stocks Week Ahead: Exxon, Chevron, Shell, BP and TotalEnergies Brace for 2026 “Oil Glut” Narratives (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Energy Supermajors US Stocks Week Ahead: Exxon, Chevron, Shell, BP and TotalEnergies Brace for 2026 “Oil Glut” Narratives (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Oil prices fell over 4% last week, with Brent settling near $61 and WTI at $57.60, as traders weighed oversupply fears and peace talk signals. Exxon Mobil, Chevron, Shell, BP, and TotalEnergies all closed lower Friday. The EIA expects global inventories to rise through 2026 and Brent to average $55 per barrel that year. Investors remain split between supply concerns and company-specific catalysts.
14 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • UK Shares: £5,000 Invested Five Years Ago Worth Up to £23,000
    April 4, 2026, 3:49 AM EDT. A £5,000 investment in UK shares five years ago has yielded varied returns across indexes. The FTSE 100, comprising large-cap stocks, gained 78.2%, growing the investment to nearly £8,910. In contrast, the FTSE 250 and FTSE All-Share showed more modest returns of 14.1% and 65.7%, respectively. Smaller companies often depend more on domestic conditions, explaining their weaker performance amid a sluggish UK economy. However, stock picker success stories exist. Goodwin (LSE:GDWN), a small-cap firm, rose almost 300% despite a recent 48% sell-off after losing two contract tenders. Including dividends, returns approach 360%, turning £5,000 into about £23,000. Although market reaction may be severe, Goodwin's underlying order book remains strong, supported by defence and nuclear sectors. The stock traded at a high earnings premium before the setback.
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