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.

XRP Price Today: XRP Holds Near $2 as Ripple Wins Trust Bank Approval, TOXR XRP ETF Launches, and New Cross-Chain Utility Emerges

XRP Price Today: XRP Holds Near $2 as Ripple Wins Trust Bank Approval, TOXR XRP ETF Launches, and New Cross-Chain Utility Emerges

XRP traded between $2.01 and $2.11 during Dec. 8–14, 2025, ending the week near $2.02, down about 1% from Dec. 8. Ripple received conditional OCC trust bank approval, and the 21Shares XRP ETF (TOXR) launched, but the token’s price held steady amid risk-off macro conditions. Market capitalization hovered near $121.9 billion.
14 December 2025
UK Economic Calendar This Week (8–14 December 2025): UK GDP Slips, Trade Deficit Widens, and BoE Rate-Cut Bets Rise

UK Economic Calendar This Week (8–14 December 2025): UK GDP Slips, Trade Deficit Widens, and BoE Rate-Cut Bets Rise

UK official data showed the economy slowed into October, with ONS reporting weaker GDP, services, production, construction, and trade figures. Surveys flagged soft demand, cautious hiring, and consumer spending down 1.1% year-on-year. Markets focused on the Bank of England’s 18 December rate decision as inflation expectations stayed elevated.
14 December 2025
UK Stock Market Week Ahead: FTSE 100 Braces for Bank of England Decision After Weak GDP and Fed Cut (15–19 December 2025)

UK Stock Market Week Ahead: FTSE 100 Braces for Bank of England Decision After Weak GDP and Fed Cut (15–19 December 2025)

The FTSE 100 closed Friday at 9,649.03 after a US-led sell-off and renewed AI concerns hit global markets. UK GDP shrank 0.1% in October, fueling expectations for a Bank of England rate cut. Sterling slipped and gilts rose on the weak data. Card Factory shares dropped after a profit warning, highlighting fragile consumer sentiment.
India Stock Market Week Ahead: Nifty, Sensex Outlook for Dec 15–19, 2025 as Rupee Hits Record Lows, Trade Talks and WPI Inflation Take Center Stage

India Stock Market Week Ahead: Nifty, Sensex Outlook for Dec 15–19, 2025 as Rupee Hits Record Lows, Trade Talks and WPI Inflation Take Center Stage

The Nifty 50 closed at 26,046.95, down 0.53% for the week ending December 12, while the Sensex finished at 85,267.66, off about 0.5%. Markets swung between profit-booking and a late rebound after the U.S. Fed rate cut. The rupee hit a record low of 90.07 per dollar. Investors now watch WPI inflation, trade data, and IPO activity for the week ahead.
14 December 2025
US Stock Market Week Ahead (Dec. 15–19, 2025): Delayed Jobs & CPI Data, AI-Trade Volatility, and a High-Stakes Year-End Test

US Stock Market Week Ahead (Dec. 15–19, 2025): Delayed Jobs & CPI Data, AI-Trade Volatility, and a High-Stakes Year-End Test

The Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points on Dec. 10, drawing three dissents and sparking debate over policy direction. The Dow and S&P 500 hit record highs Thursday, but tech stocks slumped late in the week on renewed “AI bubble” concerns. The S&P 500 ended down 0.63% and the Nasdaq fell 1.6% for the week. Investors now await key economic data and earnings.
14 December 2025
GBP/USD and EUR/USD Weekly Outlook: Pound and Euro Hold Gains After Fed Cut — What to Watch Next Week (Dec 8–14, 2025)

GBP/USD and EUR/USD Weekly Outlook: Pound and Euro Hold Gains After Fed Cut — What to Watch Next Week (Dec 8–14, 2025)

Sterling and euro both rose against the US dollar last week after the Federal Reserve cut rates by a quarter point and US data disappointed. GBP/USD closed at 1.3373, up 0.36%, while EUR/USD gained 0.88% to 1.1743. The pound slipped 0.52% against the euro. Traders await ECB and Bank of England decisions on December 18, plus delayed US economic data.
14 December 2025
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 14.12.2025

Chemours shares rose over 12% after Q3 2025 results, despite earnings missing estimates. Revenue fell 0.4% to $1.50 billion; EPS reached $0.20, $0.04 below consensus. Freon sales dropped 36%, while Opteon refrigerants jumped 80% to $560 million. J.P. Morgan and Alembic Global cut price targets and maintained cautious ratings.
14 December 2025
Crypto This Week & Week Ahead (Dec. 13, 2025): Bitcoin Near $90K as U.S. Bank Charters, a Staked Ethereum ETF Filing, and Tokenization Headlines Reshape the Market

Crypto This Week & Week Ahead (Dec. 13, 2025): Bitcoin Near $90K as U.S. Bank Charters, a Staked Ethereum ETF Filing, and Tokenization Headlines Reshape the Market

Bitcoin held near $90,000 Saturday, steady after a volatile year marked by rallies and risk shocks. The Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points this week, but internal divisions signaled a slower easing path. U.S. regulators advanced new crypto banking charters and ETF filings tied to Ethereum staking. Bitcoin remains closely linked to broader market sentiment, after peaking above $126,000 in October.
13 December 2025
DroneShield Share Price Today (ASX:DRO): Stock Ends the Week at A$2.08 After Belgium “Drone Gun” Deal — Outlook for the Week Ahead (13 Dec 2025 Update)

DroneShield Share Price Today (ASX:DRO): Stock Ends the Week at A$2.08 After Belgium “Drone Gun” Deal — Outlook for the Week Ahead (13 Dec 2025 Update)

DroneShield (ASX:DRO) closed Friday at A$2.08, down 1.42% but up 10% for the week after sharp swings. Shares surged midweek following news of Belgium’s €2.8 million order for DroneShield jammers, then pulled back. Volume spiked on Wednesday and Thursday, with about 24 million shares traded each day. The stock traded between A$1.83 and A$2.36 over the week.
Lloyds Share Price Today: LLOY Ends the Week at 93.72p as Car Finance Redress Fears Return — What to Watch Next Week (Updated 13 Dec 2025)

Lloyds Share Price Today: LLOY Ends the Week at 93.72p as Car Finance Redress Fears Return — What to Watch Next Week (Updated 13 Dec 2025)

Lloyds Banking Group shares closed at 93.72p on Friday, down 1.37% for the day and 2.1% for the week. The stock moved between 96.00p and 93.08p amid renewed UK rate-cut speculation and fresh headlines on car finance redress, with compensation estimates rising to £18–£20 billion. Lloyds completed a £1.7bn buyback during the week.
13 December 2025
Bitcoin Price Today (Dec. 13, 2025): BTC Hovers Near $90K as Fed Signals, ETF Flows and Options Expiry Shape the Outlook

Bitcoin Price Today (Dec. 13, 2025): BTC Hovers Near $90K as Fed Signals, ETF Flows and Options Expiry Shape the Outlook

Bitcoin traded near $90,452 early Saturday, December 13, 2025, after a volatile week, with prices ranging from $90,123 to $90,558. YCharts showed Bitcoin closing at $90,307.26, down from $92,494.18 the previous day. Spot ETF flows posted a net $49.1 million inflow on December 12. A major options expiry Friday centered around the $90,000 level.
Gold Price Today (Dec. 13, 2025): Gold Holds Near $4,300 After Fed Cut as Traders Eye New Record Highs

Gold Price Today (Dec. 13, 2025): Gold Holds Near $4,300 After Fed Cut as Traders Eye New Record Highs

Gold ended Friday near $4,300 an ounce after hitting a seven-week high of $4,353.56, following a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut. Spot gold settled at $4,293.43, with U.S. futures at $4,328.3. The Fed lowered its target range to 3.50%–3.75% on December 10, with officials split on the move. A weaker dollar and shifting rate expectations fueled the rally.
13 December 2025
Ethereum Price Today (Dec. 13, 2025): ETH Slides to $3,120 as ETF Flows Turn Negative and Staking-ETF Momentum Builds

Ethereum Price Today (Dec. 13, 2025): ETH Slides to $3,120 as ETF Flows Turn Negative and Staking-ETF Momentum Builds

Ethereum traded near $3,121 Saturday, down about 4% after a volatile session between $3,052 and $3,253. U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs saw a net outflow of $19.4 million on Dec. 12, with inflows to BlackRock’s ETHA offset by outflows from Fidelity and Grayscale funds. Traders focused on the $3,150 and $3,000 levels as institutional demand and ETF flows remain in the spotlight.
13 December 2025
XRP Price Today (Dec. 13, 2025): XRP Holds Near $2 as Ripple Wins Conditional U.S. Trust Bank Approval — News, Forecasts, and Key Levels

XRP Price Today (Dec. 13, 2025): XRP Holds Near $2 as Ripple Wins Conditional U.S. Trust Bank Approval — News, Forecasts, and Key Levels

XRP traded near $2.03 Saturday, down 0.5% in 24 hours, as Ripple secured conditional approval from U.S. regulators to launch a national trust bank. Market cap stands at $123 billion, ranking fourth among cryptocurrencies. Trading volume reached about $2.7 billion. Price action remains range-bound, with traders watching the $2.00 level amid muted demand and broader crypto market uncertainty.
13 December 2025
Silver Price Today (December 13, 2025): Spot Silver Holds Near $62 After Record High — Latest News, Forecasts, and What Comes Next

Silver Price Today (December 13, 2025): Spot Silver Holds Near $62 After Record High — Latest News, Forecasts, and What Comes Next

Spot silver fell to $61.87 per ounce Friday, down 2.57% on the day after hitting a record $64.64 earlier in the week, according to Kitco. Investing.com showed silver at $62.02, off roughly 2.4% from the previous close. The pullback follows profit-taking and a firmer U.S. dollar. Silver remains up more than 110% year-to-date.
13 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Brinker International (EAT) Rises Amid Market Decline: Key Earnings Outlook
    June 25, 2026, 7:28 PM EDT. Brinker International (EAT) shares edged up 0.14% to $132.29, outperforming the declining S&P 500 which dropped 0.43%. The restaurant operator, known for Chili's Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy, gained 1.45% over the past month, outpacing sector and market losses. Analysts expect Brinker to report earnings per share of $1.64, a 65.66% year-over-year rise, and revenue of $1.21 billion, up 12.9%. Full-year projections include $5.91 EPS and $4.83 billion revenue, reflecting strong growth. Brinker holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) with a forward P/E of 22.36 below the industry average 24.65. Its PEG ratio of 1.36 suggests reasonable valuation against expected growth. Investors monitor Brinker's earnings sentiment amid broader Retail-Restaurants sector placed in the bottom 46% by Zacks Industry Rank.

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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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