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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.

South Korea Stock Market Week Ahead: Korea Exchange KOSPI and KOSDAQ Outlook (Dec 15–19, 2025)

South Korea Stock Market Week Ahead: Korea Exchange KOSPI and KOSDAQ Outlook (Dec 15–19, 2025)

Updated Sunday, December 14, 2025. South Korea’s stock market heads into the new week with a familiar mix of tailwinds and tripwires: a strong year-to-date rally, renewed “Santa rally” chatter, and still-elevated sensitivity to global rates and the AI trade. The Korea Exchange (KRX) benchmark KOSPI ended Friday, December 12 at 4,167.16, rebounding after three straight down sessions, while the tech- and retail-heavy KOSDAQ finished at 937.34. Korea Joongang Daily+1 The near-term setup is clear. Strategists expect the KOSPI to oscillate in a 3,900–4,200 band in the week of December 15–19, with volatility driven less by local headlines and more
14 December 2025
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Swiss Stock Market Week Ahead: SIX Swiss Exchange SMI Outlook After SNB Hold, UBS Rally and US Tariff Relief (Updated Dec 14, 2025)

Swiss Stock Market Week Ahead: SIX Swiss Exchange SMI Outlook After SNB Hold, UBS Rally and US Tariff Relief (Updated Dec 14, 2025)

As Switzerland heads into a new trading week, the SIX Swiss Exchange is entering mid-December with a familiar mix of defensive strength (pharma and consumer staples), policy-driven uncertainty (bank regulation and tariffs), and stock-specific catalysts that can still move the Swiss Market Index (SMI) despite a typically thinner year-end calendar. The SMI closed Friday, December 12 at 12,887.48, down 0.14% on the day and 0.4% lower week-on-week, leaving the 13,000-point level as the key psychological marker traders continue to watch. finanzen.ch The late-week pullback also extended a short losing streak, with the index giving up roughly 100 points (about 0.8%)
14 December 2025
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Netherlands Stock Market Week Ahead: Euronext Amsterdam (AEX) Outlook for Dec 15–19, 2025 (Updated Dec 14, 2025)

Netherlands Stock Market Week Ahead: Euronext Amsterdam (AEX) Outlook for Dec 15–19, 2025 (Updated Dec 14, 2025)

Amsterdam’s equity market heads into the new week balancing two powerful—and often conflicting—forces: easing global rate pressure after the U.S. Federal Reserve’s latest cut, and renewed anxiety that the AI-led rally may be running ahead of fundamentals. The AEX, Euronext Amsterdam’s flagship index, finished Friday, December 12, 2025 at 939.59, after a choppy week that saw the index trade as high as 951.02 and as low as 939.25. Investing.com With central banks back in focus (ECB and BoE decisions are due in the week ahead, along with key U.S. labor and inflation releases) and with index-related flows looming into the
14 December 2025
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Hong Kong Stock Market Week Ahead: HKEX Hang Seng Outlook After Fed Cut, China Data and IPO Momentum (Updated Dec 14, 2025)

Hong Kong Stock Market Week Ahead: HKEX Hang Seng Outlook After Fed Cut, China Data and IPO Momentum (Updated Dec 14, 2025)

HONG KONG (Dec 14, 2025) — Hong Kong stocks head into the new week with a familiar tug-of-war: global rates are finally easing, but China’s growth trajectory and property risks still set the tone for risk appetite on the HKEX. The Hang Seng Index (HSI) finished Friday at 25,976.79, jumping 1.8% on the day and trimming the week’s performance to a 0.4% decline—a rebound fueled by expectations of fresh pro-growth signals after Beijing’s annual economic policy meeting. South China Morning Post For the week ahead (Dec 15–19), traders will be watching three overlapping storylines: Below is what moved the HKEX in the past week (Dec
14 December 2025
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Brazil Stock Market Week Ahead: Ibovespa steadies near 161k as Selic guidance, politics and Petrobras strike shape B3 outlook (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Brazil Stock Market Week Ahead: Ibovespa steadies near 161k as Selic guidance, politics and Petrobras strike shape B3 outlook (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Updated: 14 December 2025Focus: B3 (São Paulo) — Ibovespa, BRL, Selic/Copom, major movers (Petrobras, Vale, banks) Brazil’s B3 stock market goes into the new week with momentum restored—but not without lingering nerves. After last week’s political shock and a sharp selloff, the Ibovespa spent 8–12 December rebuilding confidence, closing Friday at 160,766 and clawing back more than two-thirds of the prior Friday’s plunge. Investing.com What comes next is less about a single data point and more about narrative control: can Brazil’s central bank maintain its hawkish credibility while markets keep pulling forward 2026 rate-cut bets? Will election headlines keep injecting
14 December 2025
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TSX Week Ahead: Toronto Stock Exchange Outlook for Dec. 15–19, 2025 After Record Highs, BoC Hold and CPI in Focus

TSX Week Ahead: Toronto Stock Exchange Outlook for Dec. 15–19, 2025 After Record Highs, BoC Hold and CPI in Focus

Updated: Dec. 14, 2025 Canada’s stock market heads into the new week with the S&P/TSX Composite still near record territory—but with an important reality check right around the corner: inflation data. The Toronto Stock Exchange benchmark finished Friday at 31,527.39, down 0.4% on the day as technology stocks slid, yet still up 0.7% for the week—a resilient showing after a series of record closes earlier in the week. Reuters Now the focus shifts to Canada’s November CPI, due Monday, and what it may signal for the Bank of Canada’s next move (and for rate-sensitive TSX sectors like financials, real estate,
14 December 2025
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ASX 200 Week Ahead: RBA Hawkish Hold Meets Fed Rate Cut as Australian Shares Head Into a High-Stakes Data Week (15–19 Dec 2025)

ASX 200 Week Ahead: RBA Hawkish Hold Meets Fed Rate Cut as Australian Shares Head Into a High-Stakes Data Week (15–19 Dec 2025)

Updated: Sunday, 14 December 2025 Australia’s share market is heading into the second-last full trading week before Christmas with two forces pulling in opposite directions: a more hawkish Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) at home and a fresh US Federal Reserve rate cut offshore. The result is a market that finished last week stronger overall—but with sharp sector divergence that’s likely to remain the defining feature of the week ahead. TradingView+2ig.com+2 The S&P/ASX 200 ended Friday, 12 December, at 8,697.3, after a 105-point (+1.23%) surge on the day and a 0.7% weekly gain—its third straight weekly rise. TradingView+1 Heading into
14 December 2025
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Germany Stock Market Week Ahead: DAX Outlook on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange After the Fed Cut, ECB Decision and Key German Data (Updated 14.12.2025)

Germany Stock Market Week Ahead: DAX Outlook on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange After the Fed Cut, ECB Decision and Key German Data (Updated 14.12.2025)

Frankfurt heads into the new week with the DAX balancing on a familiar year-end tightrope: global rate-cut optimism has improved risk appetite, but rising European bond yields and renewed debate about AI-driven equity valuations are keeping traders selective. On Friday, 12 December 2025, Germany’s benchmark index finished at 24,186.49, ending the session lower as risk sentiment cooled into the weekend. RTTNews Even so, several weekly summaries put the DAX modestly higher on the week (around +0.7%)—a gain built on mid-week central-bank relief that was later tested by a fresh wave of “AI bubble” jitters. T. Rowe Price+2Trading Economics+2 Below is what mattered in 8–14 December 2025, and what will likely drive Germany’s stock market on 15–19
14 December 2025
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China Stock Market Week Ahead (Dec 15–19, 2025): Shanghai & Shenzhen Outlook After Beijing’s 2026 Policy Signals

China Stock Market Week Ahead (Dec 15–19, 2025): Shanghai & Shenzhen Outlook After Beijing’s 2026 Policy Signals

Updated: December 14, 2025 Mainland China’s stock market heads into the new week with a familiar tug-of-war: supportive policy messaging versus still-stubborn evidence of weak domestic demand—especially in property and household credit. By Friday’s close (Dec 12), the Shanghai Composite finished at 3,889.35, while the Shenzhen Component ended at 13,258.33—leaving the week modestly mixed. Based on Dec 5 to Dec 12 closes, Shanghai slipped about 0.35% while Shenzhen gained about 0.84%, highlighting the market’s ongoing rotation toward selective growth and “theme” trades rather than a broad-based rally. Xinhua News+3Investing.com+3Investing.com+3 The week ahead (Dec 15–19) is set up as a potential inflection point because China’s key November activity data and house-price indicators arrive
14 December 2025
France Stock Market Week Ahead: CAC 40 Braces for ECB, Flash PMIs and a Major Index Reshuffle (Updated Dec 14, 2025)

France Stock Market Week Ahead: CAC 40 Braces for ECB, Flash PMIs and a Major Index Reshuffle (Updated Dec 14, 2025)

Paris equities head into the final full trading week before Christmas with a familiar mix of late‑year themes: central-bank messaging, rate-sensitive sector rotation, and event-driven flows tied to index changes and derivatives expiry. The headline gauge, the CAC 40, finished the latest session (Friday, December 12) at 8,068.62, leaving it about 0.5% lower over the week (from Dec 8–12) and roughly 3% below its 52‑week high. Investing.com The week ahead (Dec 15–19) now looks set to revolve around three catalysts: Below is what mattered on Euronext Paris between 8–14 December, and what investors are likely to prioritize as markets reopen on Monday. What moved Euronext Paris last week (Dec 8–12): rates first, AI second
14 December 2025
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Tokyo Stock Exchange Week Ahead: Nikkei 225, Topix brace for BOJ rate hike and CPI after record highs (Updated Dec 14, 2025)

Tokyo Stock Exchange Week Ahead: Nikkei 225, Topix brace for BOJ rate hike and CPI after record highs (Updated Dec 14, 2025)

Tokyo stocks head into the new week on a fragile—but still constructive—footing: the broader Topix has just logged a record closing high, yet sentiment is being tugged in two directions by (1) growing conviction that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) will raise rates this week and (2) renewed anxiety that the global AI trade is running into a profitability “reality check.” By Friday’s close (Dec. 12), the Nikkei 225 ended at 50,836.55 and the Topix finished at 3,423.83, a record closing highfor the broader index. TradingView Now the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) faces a classic “macro meets micro” setup: BOJ policy, inflation and wage data,
14 December 2025
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Gold Price Holds Near $4,300 After Fed Cut: Weekly Recap (Dec 8–14, 2025), Market Drivers, and 2026 Forecasts

Gold Price Holds Near $4,300 After Fed Cut: Weekly Recap (Dec 8–14, 2025), Market Drivers, and 2026 Forecasts

Gold prices closed the week of December 8–14, 2025 on a firm footing near the $4,300 per ounce area, as traders digested the U.S. Federal Reserve’s year-end rate cut, a softer U.S. dollar, and a renewed tug-of-war between safe-haven demand and “too-far-too-fast” valuation concerns. Across the same week, a sharp surge in silver (including fresh record highs) repeatedly spilled into broader precious-metals sentiment—helping keep gold bid even as physical demand in key Asian markets cooled under the weight of record local prices. Reuters+2Reuters+2 Below is a detailed, publication-ready roundup of the key gold price moves, headline drivers, and the most-circulated
14 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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