Today: 26 June 2026

Marcin Frąckiewicz

Marcin Frąckiewicz is the founder and CEO of TS2 Space, a satellite communications company serving customers around the world. A graduate of the Warsaw School of Economics (SGH), he has more than two decades of experience in telecommunications, satellite services and technology ventures. He writes about satellite communications, space technology, artificial intelligence and the stock market, with a particular focus on technology companies, semiconductors, emerging industries and the trends shaping global innovation.

Databricks Valuation Today (14/12/2025): $134B Fundraising Talk, $100B Baseline, and What Investors Watch Next

Databricks Valuation Today (14/12/2025): $134B Fundraising Talk, $100B Baseline, and What Investors Watch Next

Databricks announced in August 2025 a Series K funding round valuing the company at over $100 billion. Reuters reported on Nov. 30 that Databricks is in talks to raise $5 billion at a $134 billion valuation, though the company declined to comment. The firm recently surpassed a $4 billion revenue run-rate and reported positive free cash flow. Secondary markets list its valuation at $100 billion as of Dec. 14.
14 December 2025
xAI Valuation Today (Dec. 14, 2025): Why Elon Musk’s AI Startup Is Being Priced at $200B–$230B and What Comes Next

xAI Valuation Today (Dec. 14, 2025): Why Elon Musk’s AI Startup Is Being Priced at $200B–$230B and What Comes Next

Elon Musk’s xAI is in advanced talks to raise $15 billion at a reported $230 billion valuation, according to multiple outlets as of December 14, 2025. The distinction between pre- and post-money valuation remains unclear. Musk has publicly disputed some fundraising reports, adding uncertainty. The round is expected to close around December 19.
14 December 2025
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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
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Stock Market Today

  • Summertime Stock Market Trends: Record Highs and Growth Sectors
    June 25, 2026, 6:20 PM EDT. The U.S. stock market has demonstrated orderly trading in summer despite typical seasonal lulls, with the Dow hitting record highs. Strong fundamentals, supported by estimated 2026 earnings per share (EPS) growth across S&P 500 companies, underpin market resilience. Three key sectors are driving performance, including Energy, which has surprised due to geopolitical factors like the Iran situation. The new Federal Reserve chair's tone suggests ongoing interest rate hikes, though the market appears to have priced in this outlook. Analysts highlight Micron (MU), Caterpillar (CAT), and Sandisk (SNDK) as top large-cap stocks benefiting from recent earnings upgrades, indicating potential strength in coming months.

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Bloom Energy (NYSE:BE) trades choppy after Russell Top 200 adds the AI play

Bloom Energy (NYSE:BE) trades choppy after Russell Top 200 adds the AI play

25 June 2026
Bloom Energy plunged 5.2% as it prepares to exit the Russell 2000 and join the Russell Top 200 after a 1,000% stock surge, forcing index funds to rebalance amid a $15 billion one-day equity swing; at $309.18, shares trade 24 times the midpoint of its 2026 revenue guide, still 12% above Barclays’ new target.
Figma drops ahead of Russell close with valuation gap stretching

Figma drops ahead of Russell close with valuation gap stretching

25 June 2026
Figma (NYSE:FIG) plunged 9.8% to $16.84—just above its 52-week low—on heavy volume ahead of its addition to the Russell 3000 after Friday’s close, with index funds tracking $12.2 trillion set to rebalance; Figma now trades at about 5x its 2026 revenue guide, 49% below its IPO price, despite 46% Q1 revenue growth and raised guidance, as analysts cite mixed ratings and persistent losses.
Bitcoin Holds $80,000 as ETF Outflows Put Rally Back on Trial

Bitcoin slips near $59,500 as ETF outflows hit options support

25 June 2026
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $469 million in net outflows on June 24, with IBIT and FBTC accounting for about 77% of the total, sending IBIT down 1.1% and MSTR plunging 9.3%; Citi says ETF flows explain 45% of weekly BTC return variation, highlighting outflows as a key signal for investor sentiment as bitcoin tests the high-$50,000s.
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