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CEO of TS2 Space and founder of TS2.tech. Expert in satellites, telecommunications, and emerging technologies, covering trends in space, AI, and connectivity.

Japan’s GDP Revised to 2.3% Contraction in Q3 2025 as Tariffs Bite and BoJ Eyes Rate Hike

Japan’s GDP Revised to 2.3% Contraction in Q3 2025 as Tariffs Bite and BoJ Eyes Rate Hike

Deeper July–September slump raises questions about “Sanaenomics”, but markets still bet on a December rate increase. TOKYO — December 8, 2025 Japan’s economy shrank more sharply than first reported in the July–September quarter, with revised figures showing an annualised 2.3% contraction, compared with an initial estimate of 1.8%. On a quarter‑on‑quarter basis, real GDP fell 0.6%, versus the preliminary 0.4% drop and slightly worse than economists’ median forecast of a 0.5% decline. Reuters+1 The revision confirms Japan’s first GDP contraction in six quarters and the steepest fall since the third quarter of 2023, underscoring how new U.S. tariffs, weaker capital spending
8 December 2025
IBM Close to $11 Billion Deal to Acquire Confluent, Reports Say, as Big Blue Confirms Takeover for AI Data Push

IBM Close to $11 Billion Deal to Acquire Confluent, Reports Say, as Big Blue Confirms Takeover for AI Data Push

Published December 8, 2025 International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) is moving ahead with one of its largest software deals in years, agreeing to acquire data-streaming specialist Confluent in an all‑cash transaction valued at about $11 billion, following a wave of reports that it was “close to a deal” over the weekend.Reuters+1 The purchase, priced at $31 per share in cash, gives IBM control of one of the leading platforms for real‑time data streaming—technology increasingly viewed as critical infrastructure for enterprise AI and cloud applications.IBM Newsroom+1 From “close to a deal” to signed agreement On Sunday, The Wall Street Journal and others reported that IBM
8 December 2025
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IndiGo Flight Diversions: Bomb Threats, Emergency Landings and an Airline in Crisis — 8 December 2025 Update

IndiGo Flight Diversions: Bomb Threats, Emergency Landings and an Airline in Crisis — 8 December 2025 Update

As India’s largest airline battles its worst-ever operational crisis, a series of IndiGo flight diversions — many linked to bomb threat emails — has amplified passenger anxiety and raised tough questions about aviation safety, security and planning. This article brings together all major developments, expert analysis and forward-looking forecasts as of 8 December 2025. A turbulent week of IndiGo flight diversions Over the past week, at least three IndiGo flights bound for Hyderabad were diverted following bomb threats, alongside a separate domestic diversion that left passengers stranded in another city. 1. Kuwait–Hyderabad flight diverted to Mumbai On 2 December, an IndiGo flight from Kuwait to
8 December 2025
UBS Billionaire Ambitions Report 2025: Record $15.8 Trillion in Billionaires’ Wealth and a Historic Inheritance Wave

UBS Billionaire Ambitions Report 2025: Record $15.8 Trillion in Billionaires’ Wealth and a Historic Inheritance Wave

Published: December 8, 2025 The world has never had more billionaires—or more money concentrated in so few hands. According to UBS’s new Billionaire Ambitions Report 2025, global billionaire wealth has surged to an all‑time high of $15.8 trillion, spread across 2,919 individuals, up 13% in just twelve months and 8.8% more billionaires than a year earlier.Poder360+1 What makes this edition of the report especially significant is not just the headline number, but the way that wealth is being created—and passed on. A powerful combination of new self‑made fortunes and the largest inheritance wave on record is reshaping the very top of the global wealth pyramid. Record-breaking billionaire
8 December 2025
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Global Stock Market Today, December 8, 2025: Fed Rate-Cut Bets Keep World Equities Near Record Highs

Global Stock Market Today, December 8, 2025: Fed Rate-Cut Bets Keep World Equities Near Record Highs

Global stock markets started the week in a holding pattern on Monday, December 8, 2025, as investors wait for what is widely expected to be a US Federal Reserve rate cut — and, more importantly, clues about how far and how fast any easing cycle might go. World equities were broadly flat, with Asia mixed but mostly firmer, European stocks hovering just below recent highs, and US futures pointing to a mildly positive open as the S&P 500 trades within touching distance of its all‑time peak.Reuters+1 Key takeaways for December 8, 2025 Fed week keeps global stocks in a tight
8 December 2025
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G3 Geomagnetic Storm Watch: Will the Northern Lights Be Visible Tonight? (December 8, 2025)

G3 Geomagnetic Storm Watch: Will the Northern Lights Be Visible Tonight? (December 8, 2025)

Published: December 8, 2025 A powerful burst from the Sun has set up a Strong (G3) geomagnetic storm watch for tomorrow, December 9, 2025 – and many skywatchers are asking whether the Northern Lights could already be visible tonight, Monday, December 8. Short version: What triggered the G3 geomagnetic storm watch? On December 6, 2025, sunspot region AR 4299 unleashed a powerful M8.1‑class solar flare at about 20:39 UTC. Coronagraph images showed a full‑halo CME, meaning at least part of the eruption is heading straight toward Earth. SpaceWeatherLive.com+1 In response, the NOAA SWPC issued an official bulletin titled “Strong (G3)
8 December 2025
China’s Record $1 Trillion Trade Surplus: How Beijing’s Export Machine Is Reshaping the Global Economy in 2025

China’s Record $1 Trillion Trade Surplus: How Beijing’s Export Machine Is Reshaping the Global Economy in 2025

China has just crossed a symbolic and controversial threshold: according to fresh customs data released on 8 December 2025, the country’s goods trade surplus for the first 11 months of the year has exceeded $1 trillion for the first time on record, reaching roughly $1.07–1.08 trillion.The Washington Post+2Al Jazeera+2 The milestone underlines how powerfully China’s export engine is still driving global trade — even in the middle of an intensifying tariff war with the United States and mounting backlash from Europe. 1. What the latest data show Customs figures for November 2025 paint the clearest picture yet of how China
8 December 2025
US Stock Futures Today, December 8, 2025: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Edge Higher Ahead of Fed Rate Cut Decision

US Stock Futures Today, December 8, 2025: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Edge Higher Ahead of Fed Rate Cut Decision

U.S. stock futures traded slightly higher early Monday, December 8, 2025, as Wall Street enters a pivotal “Fed week” with investors overwhelmingly betting on an interest rate cut and major indexes hovering near record highs. Investing.com+2SWI swissinfo.ch+2 US stock futures today at a glance By around 6:00–7:30 a.m. ET on Monday: Coverage from Reuters, Investing.com, Yahoo Finance and others characterizes the move as “slightly higher” to “steady”, underscoring a cautious but positive tone as traders wait for the Federal Reserve’s final policy decision of 2025. Investing.com+2Yahoo Finance+2 In the cash market, the broad US500 (S&P 500 cash index) recently traded
8 December 2025
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Netflix’s $82.7B Warner Bros Deal Faces Trump Scrutiny, Hollywood Alarm

Netflix’s $82.7B Warner Bros Deal Faces Trump Scrutiny, Hollywood Alarm

Netflix’s move to buy Warner Bros in a deal valued at about $82.7 billion has instantly become the biggest story in global media — and U.S. President Donald Trump and Warner Bros. executives are already shaping the narrative around it. As of December 8, 2025, the proposed mega‑merger is drawing praise from corporate leaders, skepticism from unions and theaters, and unusually personal attention from the White House. Netflix+1 What Netflix Is Actually Buying Under a definitive agreement announced on December 5, Netflix will acquire Warner Bros. from Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), including: The transaction values Warner Bros. Discovery at $27.75
8 December 2025
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Todd Combs Leaves Berkshire Hathaway for JPMorgan: What Buffett’s Top Lieutenant’s Exit Means for the Post‑Buffett Era

Todd Combs Leaves Berkshire Hathaway for JPMorgan: What Buffett’s Top Lieutenant’s Exit Means for the Post‑Buffett Era

OMAHA / NEW YORK — Todd Combs, one of Warren Buffett’s most trusted investing lieutenants and the chief executive of GEICO, is leaving Berkshire Hathaway to lead a new $10 billion strategic investment group at JPMorgan Chase, underscoring how rapidly the conglomerate is being reshaped for life after Buffett. Business Wire+2JPMorgan Chase+2 Announced on December 8, 2025, in tandem press releases from Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan, Combs’ departure lands just weeks before Buffett hands the CEO role to Greg Abel at year‑end — a moment many investors have spent years anticipating. Business Wire+2JPMorgan Chase+2 Key takeaways Who is Todd Combs
8 December 2025
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Best UK Stocks to Buy Today (8 December 2025): 7 FTSE 100 Ideas for a Potential Rate‑Cut Era

Best UK Stocks to Buy Today (8 December 2025): 7 FTSE 100 Ideas for a Potential Rate‑Cut Era

Updated: 8 December 2025 – UK market close The UK stock market has quietly turned into one of 2025’s star performers. The FTSE 100 is trading around 9,660 and has delivered a total return of roughly 20–23% year‑to‑date, one of its best years since the aftermath of the financial crisis.Investors Chronicle+2Wealth DFM+2 At the same time, the Bank of England (BoE) has held Bank Rate at 4% since August, with inflation down to about 3.6% and markets heavily betting on a first quarter‑point cut to 3.75% at the 18 December meeting. A Reuters poll in mid‑November found nearly 80% of economists expect that cut, with many
8 December 2025
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Stocks to Buy Today: 9 US-Linked Picks to Watch as the Fed Meets (December 8, 2025)

Stocks to Buy Today: 9 US-Linked Picks to Watch as the Fed Meets (December 8, 2025)

This article is for information and education only and is not personal investment advice. Always do your own research or speak with a licensed adviser before buying any stock. Market Snapshot: Calm Futures Before a Big Fed Week US stocks head into Monday, December 8, 2025, in a classic “calm before the storm” setup. The real story this week is the Federal Reserve: In the background: This mix—rate cuts likely, inflation not fully tamed, and stocks near records—is defining which stocks analysts highlight today. The 2026 Big Picture: What Wall Street Expects Now Before talking about individual stocks to buy or watch today,
8 December 2025
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Stocks to Buy Today in Ireland: 10 ISEQ Shares to Watch on 8 December 2025

Stocks to Buy Today in Ireland: 10 ISEQ Shares to Watch on 8 December 2025

Dublin, 8 December 2025 – Ireland’s stock market is heading into the final weeks of the year near record territory, powered by bank shares, homebuilders and exporters. With fresh economic data, new share buyback announcements and a high‑profile dividend move from Ryanair all landing in the last few days, investors are asking a simple question: which Irish stocks make sense to research or buy today? Important: This article is for information and journalism only. It is not personalised investment advice. Always do your own research and consider speaking to a regulated financial adviser before investing. Ireland stock market today: ISEQ hovers near 52‑week highs
8 December 2025
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Stock Market Today, December 8, 2025: Fed Rate-Cut Bets, China Trade Shock and a Gold–Stocks ‘Double Bubble’

Stock Market Today, December 8, 2025: Fed Rate-Cut Bets, China Trade Shock and a Gold–Stocks ‘Double Bubble’

Global stocks are starting the week in a holding pattern as traders brace for the year’s final Federal Reserve meeting, a wave of central‑bank decisions, fresh economic data, and heavyweight tech earnings. Under the surface, however, there’s plenty going on — from a surprise surge in Chinese exports to a rare warning that both gold and equities may be in bubble territory. Global markets today: cautious green with pockets of stress Equities are broadly flat to slightly higher, with “Fed week” keeping risk-taking in check: The S&P 500 itself is entering the week just below record levels — a little over 6,870
8 December 2025
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Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Today (December 8, 2025): TSX Ideas for Banks, Commodities, AI and Dividends

Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Today (December 8, 2025): TSX Ideas for Banks, Commodities, AI and Dividends

Canada’s stock market is heading into the week of December 8, 2025 near record highs, with the S&P/TSX Composite hovering around the 31,000–31,500 range after setting a fresh closing record above 31,400 earlier this month.Trading Economics+1 Futures are flat this morning as investors wait for policy decisions from the Bank of Canada and the U.S. Federal Reserve, with markets overwhelmingly expecting the BoC to hold its key rate at 2.25%.Reuters+2Reuters+2 Against this backdrop, investors are asking the same question: which Canadian stocks look buyable today? Below is a news‑driven, theme‑based look at TSX stocks to consider right now, using the latest data, earnings, and
8 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today, December 8, 2025: Futures Edge Higher as Fed Rate Cut Looms

US Stock Market Today, December 8, 2025: Futures Edge Higher as Fed Rate Cut Looms

Wall Street is set for a cautiously positive open on Monday, December 8, 2025, as investors kick off “Fed week” with U.S. stock futures slightly higher and expectations for another interest‑rate cut running close to 90%.TipRanks+1 At the same time, bond yields remain stubbornly elevated, micro‑cap names are seeing wild pre‑market swings, and big stories like an $11 billion IBM–Confluent deal and Carvana’s promotion to the S&P 500 are shaping the stock‑by‑stock landscape.Yahoo Finance+2News Release Archive+2 Here’s a clear, news‑driven rundown of what you need to know before the U.S. stock market opens today. 1. US Stock Futures Today: Modest
8 December 2025
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Canada Stock Market Today, December 8, 2025: TSX Futures Flat as Investors Brace for Bank of Canada and Fed Rate Decisions

Canada Stock Market Today, December 8, 2025: TSX Futures Flat as Investors Brace for Bank of Canada and Fed Rate Decisions

Canada’s stock market heads into a pivotal week on Monday, December 8, 2025, with futures on the S&P/TSX Composite Index essentially unchanged and traders squarely focused on back‑to‑back interest rate decisions from the Bank of Canada and the U.S. Federal Reserve. Reuters Stronger‑than‑expected Canadian jobs data, record‑high levels for the TSX, and firmer commodity prices have created a cautiously optimistic backdrop — but with central banks poised to set the tone for 2026, the mood before the open is one of “wait and see” rather than outright risk‑on. Reuters+2Reuters+2 Below is what investors need to know before the Canada stock market opens
8 December 2025
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Oil Price Today, December 8, 2025: Brent Near $64 as Fed Rate Cut Bets and Asian Demand Support Crude

Oil Price Today, December 8, 2025: Brent Near $64 as Fed Rate Cut Bets and Asian Demand Support Crude

On Monday, December 8, 2025, oil prices are holding close to two‑week highs, with Brent crude trading just under $64 per barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) hovering around $60 per barrel in early trade.AccessWdun+3Reuters+3MarketWatch+3 The market is being pulled in two directions: Below is a detailed look at where prices stand today, what’s driving the market on December 8, 2025, and how forecasts for 2026 and beyond are shaping trader sentiment. Oil Prices Today: Brent and WTI Snapshot As of Monday: Both benchmarks are consolidating gains after notching their strongest closes in about two weeks at the end of last week.Reuters Even
8 December 2025
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Silver Price Today 8.12.2025: Spot XAG/USD Near Record High, MCX & India Silver Rates, Forecast and Outlook

Silver Price Today 8.12.2025: Spot XAG/USD Near Record High, MCX & India Silver Rates, Forecast and Outlook

Silver is trading just below record highs on 8 December 2025, as traders around the world position for this week’s crucial US Federal Reserve meeting. Spot silver (XAG/USD) is hovering around $58.4 per troy ounce, less than a dollar below last week’s all‑time highs near $59.3, after doubling in price so far in 2025. Investing.com+2Reuters+2 At the same time, India silver prices remain elevated but slightly softer after recent spikes, while MCX silver futuresshow profit‑taking at higher levels. Moneycontrol+2mint+2 Silver price today (8.12.2025): quick snapshot Global India (physical market) India (futures – MCX) Overall, today’s session looks like consolidation just below record highs, not the start of a major
8 December 2025
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Gold Price Today, December 8, 2025: XAU/USD Holds Above $4,200 as Fed Rate Cut Bets Grow

Gold Price Today, December 8, 2025: XAU/USD Holds Above $4,200 as Fed Rate Cut Bets Grow

Gold prices are trading comfortably above $4,200 per ounce today (8 December 2025), with traders worldwide positioning for what could be one of the most closely watched Federal Reserve meetings in years. Spot prices remain just below recent record highs, while Indian gold rates hover around ₹1.30 lakh per 10 grams, keeping both investors and jewellery buyers on edge. Reuters+2Trading Economics+2 Key Highlights – Gold Price Today (08.12.2025) Global Gold Price Today (XAU/USD) – 8 December 2025 Spot and Futures Snapshot Data from Trading Economics, Investing.com and Reuters all show gold comfortably above $4,200, recovering from a small weekly loss but still trading just below recent all‑time
8 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Semiconductor stocks surge as AI capex stays high; Nvidia and AMD lead into next week

Semiconductor stocks surge as AI capex stays high; Nvidia and AMD lead into next week

7 February 2026
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index jumped 5.7% to 8,048.6 on Friday, with Nvidia up 7.87% and AMD rising 8.28%. The surge followed new forecasts showing global chip sales could hit $1 trillion in 2026. Amazon expects a 50% increase in capital spending this year, fueling demand for chips. The Dow Jones crossed 50,000, helped by gains in chipmakers.
Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
U.S. oil stocks surged Friday as crude prices rose on renewed Middle East tensions. Exxon Mobil gained 2.0%, ConocoPhillips 2.5%, and Occidental Petroleum 2.7%. Refiners rallied after a national union deal eased strike risk, though BP’s Whiting plant faces a local dispute. Brent settled at $68.05 a barrel, up 0.74%.
Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

7 February 2026
Spot silver surged 8.6% to $77.33 an ounce Friday after dropping below $65, but still lost over 8.7% for the week. CME Group raised margin requirements for COMEX silver futures to 18% from 15%, effective after Feb. 6. China’s UBS SDIC Silver Futures Fund hit its 10% down limit for a fifth session. Traders await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
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