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Marcin Frąckiewicz

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SpaceX Valuation Surges to $800 Billion in Insider Share Sale—What the Latest IPO Forecasts Say for 2026 (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

SpaceX Valuation Surges to $800 Billion in Insider Share Sale—What the Latest IPO Forecasts Say for 2026 (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

SpaceX set its valuation at about $800 billion after approving a secondary share sale at $421 per share, according to a Dec. 12 letter from CFO Bret Johnsen reviewed by Reuters. The deal allows up to $2.56 billion in shares to be sold to investors and SpaceX itself. The company is preparing for a possible IPO in 2026 but has not set a final timeline or valuation.
14 December 2025
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OpenAI Valuation Today (Dec. 14, 2025): The $500 Billion Benchmark, $600B Secondary Signals, and the New Money Questions Investors Are Asking

OpenAI Valuation Today (Dec. 14, 2025): The $500 Billion Benchmark, $600B Secondary Signals, and the New Money Questions Investors Are Asking

OpenAI’s latest employee share sale set its valuation at $500 billion this fall. As of December 14, 2025, secondary market data pegs it near $500 billion, while some private trades and proxy estimates suggest figures as high as $600 billion and $750 billion. The company faces scrutiny over whether its business model can sustain mounting infrastructure costs.
14 December 2025
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Sydney attack today: Bondi Beach Hanukkah shooting leaves 12 dead, 29 injured as Australia treats incident as terrorism

Sydney attack today: Bondi Beach Hanukkah shooting leaves 12 dead, 29 injured as Australia treats incident as terrorism

A shooting at a Hanukkah event near Sydney’s Bondi Beach left 12 people dead, including one suspected gunman, and 29 injured, authorities said Sunday. Police described the attack as antisemitic terrorism. Among the dead are Rabbi Eli Schlanger and an Israeli citizen. One suspect is in custody; police are investigating reports of a possible third attacker.
14 December 2025
Cotton Price Forecast for December 2025: USDA Lowers U.S. Price Outlook as ICE Futures Grind Sideways

Cotton Price Forecast for December 2025: USDA Lowers U.S. Price Outlook as ICE Futures Grind Sideways

U.S. spot cotton averaged 60.33 cents/lb for the week ending Dec. 11, while the ICE March 2026 contract settled at 63.97 cents/lb. The Cotlook A Index stood at 73.95 cents/lb on Dec. 12. USDA raised 2025/26 U.S. production to 14.3 million bales and cut mill use to 1.6 million bales, projecting ending stocks at 4.5 million bales and a season-average farm price of 60 cents/lb.
14 December 2025
US Treasury Bonds Forecast for December 2025: Fed Rate Cut, Delayed Jobs & CPI Data, and Auction Supply Set Up a Volatile Finish

US Treasury Bonds Forecast for December 2025: Fed Rate Cut, Delayed Jobs & CPI Data, and Auction Supply Set Up a Volatile Finish

The Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points on Dec. 10 and announced renewed purchases of short-term Treasury bills to support money market liquidity. Benchmark yields as of Dec. 11: 2-year at 3.52%, 10-year at 4.14%, and 30-year at 4.79%. The 10-year/2-year spread widened to 0.62 points. Traders await a surge of delayed economic data and key Treasury auctions later in December.
14 December 2025
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US Stock Market Forecast for December 2025: S&P 500 Outlook After the Fed Cut, Delayed Jobs & CPI Data, and the Santa Rally Question

US Stock Market Forecast for December 2025: S&P 500 Outlook After the Fed Cut, Delayed Jobs & CPI Data, and the Santa Rally Question

The S&P 500 closed at a record 6,901.00 on Thursday, Dec. 11, then fell 1.07% to 6,827.41 on Friday as Treasury yields jumped and investors reassessed AI-linked stocks. The Nasdaq dropped 1.69% to 23,195.17 and the Dow slipped 0.51% to 48,458.05. The Federal Reserve cut rates by a quarter point to 3.50%–3.75% but signaled a likely pause, with a divided 9–3 vote.
14 December 2025
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Oil Price Forecast December 2025: Can Brent Crude Hold the Line Above $60 as a 2026 Glut Looms?

Oil Price Forecast December 2025: Can Brent Crude Hold the Line Above $60 as a 2026 Glut Looms?

Brent crude settled at $61.12 a barrel on December 12, near a four-year low, with WTI at $57.44. Both benchmarks are down over 4% for the week and nearly 20% for the year as global supply growth far outpaces demand. Inventories reached 8.03 billion barrels in October, the highest since 2021. Major agencies now forecast sub-$60 oil in 2026 despite OPEC’s outlook for a balanced market.
14 December 2025
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ETF Forecast for December 2025: What to Expect for Stock, Bond, Gold and Bitcoin ETFs After the Fed’s Year-End Cut

ETF Forecast for December 2025: What to Expect for Stock, Bond, Gold and Bitcoin ETFs After the Fed’s Year-End Cut

U.S. ETF assets hit a record $13.22 trillion in November, with $143.72 billion in net inflows for the month, according to ETFGI. The Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points in December but signaled a possible pause, prompting investors to favor intermediate bond ETFs and risk assets while reducing long-duration exposure. Incomplete economic data after a government shutdown is adding volatility.
14 December 2025
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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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Stock Market Today

  • Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Edge Lower as Fed Week and AI Earnings Loom; POET, ATOM, OGN, QCOM in Focus
    April 27, 2026, 5:35 AM EDT. U.S. stock futures edged lower Monday amid heightened Middle East tensions and ahead of a key Federal Reserve meeting and major earnings reports. Retail investor sentiment cooled on the S&P 500 ETF (SPY) from bullish to neutral and turned bearish on Nasdaq-tracking QQQ, reflecting caution before AI-focused earnings from Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, Alphabet, and Apple. Notable movers include Organon (OGN), surging 15% after Sun Pharma's $11.75 billion acquisition announcement, Poet Technologies (POET), Atomera (ATOM), and Qualcomm (QCOM), gaining on AI chipset collaboration news. Traders also eye economic data on pending home sales and earnings from Verizon, Domino's, Nucor, and NOV amid geopolitical uncertainties.

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Gold Price Forecast: Fed Signal, Iran Talks Put $4,700 Bullion Level Back in Play

Gold Price Forecast: Fed Signal, Iran Talks Put $4,700 Bullion Level Back in Play

27 April 2026
Gold steadied near $4,715 an ounce Monday, with traders watching U.S.-Iran diplomacy and the Federal Reserve’s upcoming decision. Oil prices above $100 a barrel have fueled inflation fears, complicating gold’s outlook as higher rates could weigh on non-yielding assets. Brent crude rose to $106.68. Iran reportedly sent the U.S. a proposal on the Strait of Hormuz, but markets remained cautious.
Oil Price Forecast: Brent Near $108 as Goldman Raises 2026 Outlook on Hormuz Shock

Oil Price Forecast: Brent Near $108 as Goldman Raises 2026 Outlook on Hormuz Shock

27 April 2026
Brent crude hit a three-week high of $107.97 a barrel in Asian trading after U.S.-Iran peace talks stalled, with limited tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz tightening supply. Brent later traded at $106.68, up 1.3%, and WTI rose 1% to $95.35. Goldman Sachs raised its Q4 Brent forecast to $90, citing lower Middle East output. The IEA cut its 2026 demand outlook, reporting a 10.1 million bpd supply drop in March.
Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Falls For Fifth Day As Oil Shock Hits Banks, Origin

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Falls For Fifth Day As Oil Shock Hits Banks, Origin

27 April 2026
Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 fell 20.1 points, or 0.23%, to 8,766.40 on Monday, marking a fifth straight loss as energy, utilities, and banks declined. Origin Energy dropped 5.25% after weaker LNG revenue, while Atlas Arteria jumped on a takeover offer from IFM. Nine of 11 sectors fell. The Australian dollar traded near 71.61 U.S. cents late in the session.
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