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Marcin Frąckiewicz

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

Fed Meeting Today: Markets Brace for December 2025 Rate Cut Decision — What to Expect from Powell and the FOMC

Fed Meeting Today: Markets Brace for December 2025 Rate Cut Decision — What to Expect from Powell and the FOMC

The Federal Reserve opened its final policy meeting of 2025 on Tuesday, with markets pricing in a 90% chance of a 0.25 percentage point rate cut. The two-day session ends Wednesday, when officials will announce their decision and Chair Jerome Powell will hold a press conference. Economic data remain clouded by a recent government shutdown, and Fed officials are split on whether to continue easing.
9 December 2025
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Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Nears December 19 Flyby: New Hubble Photos, First X‑Rays and How to See It Today

Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Nears December 19 Flyby: New Hubble Photos, First X‑Rays and How to See It Today

Japan’s XRISM satellite has captured the first X-ray image of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, now 278 million km from Earth and moving at 60 km/s. Hubble, ESA’s JUICE, and amateur astronomers released new images showing a bright coma and multiple tails. The comet will pass 1.8 AU from Earth on December 19, with no impact risk. 3I/ATLAS remains too faint for the naked eye.
9 December 2025
XRP Price Today, December 9, 2025: Can ETFs, Wall Street Money and the Fed Push Ripple Back Above $2.50?

XRP Price Today, December 9, 2025: Can ETFs, Wall Street Money and the Fed Push Ripple Back Above $2.50?

XRP traded around $2.07 on December 9, 2025, with 24-hour volume near $2.47 billion and a market cap of about $125.1 billion, ranking fourth globally. The token is down roughly 0.7% to 2% on the day and sits about 43% below its July peak. Crypto markets showed broad declines ahead of a key Federal Reserve meeting, with sentiment indicators showing “extreme fear.”
9 December 2025
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Top US Stock Market Losers Today (December 9, 2025): HURA, Phreesia, Virgin Galactic, SLM, Gogo and More

Top US Stock Market Losers Today (December 9, 2025): HURA, Phreesia, Virgin Galactic, SLM, Gogo and More

TuHURA Biosciences plunged 36.9% after announcing a $15.6 million direct offering with warrants, triggering heavy dilution concerns. Phreesia, Euda Health, SLM Corp, Virgin Galactic, and Gogo each fell more than 15%. Major indexes stayed mostly flat, with the Dow up 0.2% and the S&P 500 up 0.1% as traders awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy decision.
9 December 2025
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Bitcoin Price Today, December 9, 2025: BTC Holds $90K as Standard Chartered Slashes Target and Fed Rate Cut Looms

Bitcoin Price Today, December 9, 2025: BTC Holds $90K as Standard Chartered Slashes Target and Fed Rate Cut Looms

Bitcoin hovered near $90,500 on Tuesday, down about 1% over 24 hours, after Standard Chartered issued a downgrade and ahead of a key Federal Reserve rate decision. Intraday, prices ranged from $89,735 to $92,203. Bitcoin’s market cap stood at roughly $1.8 trillion, with dominance near 57%. Traders showed caution as futures priced in a likely Fed rate cut on Wednesday.
9 December 2025
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Top Gainers on the US Stock Market Today (December 9, 2025): AFJK, NCPL, XCUR, ALEX and More Surge as Fed Meeting Looms

Top Gainers on the US Stock Market Today (December 9, 2025): AFJK, NCPL, XCUR, ALEX and More Surge as Fed Meeting Looms

Small- and mid-cap US stocks surged Tuesday, with Aimei Health Technology jumping 180% and Netcapital up 134%, driven by deal and biotech news. Major indexes were muted ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision; the Dow edged higher, the S&P 500 was flat, and the Nasdaq slipped. Traders focused on Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s upcoming press conference and expectations of a rate cut.
9 December 2025
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Canada Stock Market Today, December 9, 2025: TSX Climbs as Gold Stocks Rally Ahead of Fed and Bank of Canada Decisions

Canada Stock Market Today, December 9, 2025: TSX Climbs as Gold Stocks Rally Ahead of Fed and Bank of Canada Decisions

Toronto’s S&P/TSX Composite Index closed up 0.5% at 31,328.16 on Tuesday, led by gains in gold miners, utilities, and major financials. The benchmark hovered near its all-time high as investors awaited interest-rate decisions from the U.S. Federal Reserve and Bank of Canada. Trading volume topped 37 million shares. Gold-mining stocks and TransAlta posted strong advances.
9 December 2025
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Gold Price Today, December 9, 2025: XAU/USD Holds Above $4,200 as Traders Brace for Fed Rate Cut

Gold Price Today, December 9, 2025: XAU/USD Holds Above $4,200 as Traders Brace for Fed Rate Cut

Gold traded near $4,200 per ounce on December 9, 2025, with spot prices up about 0.3% for the day and nearly 56% year-on-year. Markets are positioning ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy decision, with futures showing a similar range and a 12-month gain of about 56%. CME data indicates around a 90% chance of a 25 basis point rate cut. Recent U.S. economic data has supported expectations for easier monetary policy.
9 December 2025
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Silver Price Today, December 9, 2025: XAG/USD Near $60 as Fed Rate Cut Bets and Supply Squeeze Drive Fresh Rally

Silver Price Today, December 9, 2025: XAG/USD Near $60 as Fed Rate Cut Bets and Supply Squeeze Drive Fresh Rally

Spot silver traded near $60.05 per ounce in New York on Monday morning, up 2.9% on the day and just below last week’s record settlements. Prices have doubled in 2025, with some sources reporting year-to-date gains over 100%. Intraday trading ranged from $57.61 to $60.00. Traders are watching the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting, which concludes tomorrow.
9 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today (9 December 2025): FTSE 100 Edges Higher as Defence Stocks Offset BAT Slide

UK Stock Market Today (9 December 2025): FTSE 100 Edges Higher as Defence Stocks Offset BAT Slide

The FTSE 100 closed up 0.23% at 9,667.35 on Tuesday, lifted by gains in defence stocks like BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce after news of a major German defence deal. British American Tobacco fell nearly 3% after warning on 2026 trading. The FTSE 250 ended 0.16% higher. Trading was subdued ahead of interest rate decisions from the Fed and Bank of England.
9 December 2025
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‘Superflu’ H3N2 K-Strain: Symptoms, Vaccine Protection and How the New Flu Variant Is Hitting Hospitals This Winter

‘Superflu’ H3N2 K-Strain: Symptoms, Vaccine Protection and How the New Flu Variant Is Hitting Hospitals This Winter

A/H3N2 subclade K, known as the “K-strain,” now makes up about 90% of flu samples in the UK and Japan and has been found on every continent. NHS leaders in London report hospital flu admissions have tripled from last year, with no sign of a peak. Early data indicate this season’s flu vaccine remains strongly protective against severe illness.
9 December 2025
UK Stock Market Movers Today (9 December 2025): Most‑Active FTSE 100 Stocks and What’s Driving Them

UK Stock Market Movers Today (9 December 2025): Most‑Active FTSE 100 Stocks and What’s Driving Them

The FTSE 100 closed nearly flat at 9,650 on December 9, 2025, as traders awaited a US Federal Reserve decision. Trading volumes were heavy in Lloyds, Legal & General, Glencore, Vodafone, Barclays, Tesco, BP, BT, Rolls-Royce, Magnum Ice Cream, and British American Tobacco. Unilever’s ice-cream spin-off and strong bank shares featured among the session’s main themes.
9 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Top Losers Today (9 December 2025): BAT Leads FTSE 100 Fallers as Unilever Hangover Lingers

UK Stock Market Top Losers Today (9 December 2025): BAT Leads FTSE 100 Fallers as Unilever Hangover Lingers

The FTSE 100 closed down 0.1% at about 9,640 on Tuesday, its lowest in two weeks, as investors awaited central bank decisions. British American Tobacco fell 3.5–4.5% after warning of slower growth in heated-tobacco and vaping. UK consumer data showed November card spending down 1.1% year-on-year, the steepest drop since early 2021. Retail sales growth remained weak despite Black Friday.
9 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today: Unilever, WPP, Babcock, Trustpilot and Ocado Lead Top Gainers on 9 December 2025

UK Stock Market Today: Unilever, WPP, Babcock, Trustpilot and Ocado Lead Top Gainers on 9 December 2025

Unilever shares jumped 13.1% in London after the company completed the spin-off of its ice cream business and a share consolidation. The FTSE 100 closed up 0.08% at 9,653.19, while the FTSE 250 rose 0.17%. WPP, Babcock, Trustpilot, Ocado, Helios Towers, Man Group, and Moonpig also posted strong gains. European markets edged higher as investors awaited the US Federal Reserve meeting.
9 December 2025
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Octopus Energy Stock in 2025: ORIT Share Price, 10% Yield and Kraken’s $15 Billion Spin‑Off Explained

Octopus Energy Stock in 2025: ORIT Share Price, 10% Yield and Kraken’s $15 Billion Spin‑Off Explained

Octopus Energy Group remains privately owned; the publicly traded Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust (LON: ORIT) is often mistaken for “Octopus Energy stock.” On 9 December 2025, ORIT traded near 59.2p, about 40% below its latest reported NAV of 98.46p. Kraken, Octopus’s software arm, is being spun off with a targeted $15 billion valuation and possible IPO within a year.
9 December 2025
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US Economy News Today: Fed Rate Cut Looms as Inflation Sticks Near 3%, Layoffs Surge and Housing Begins a “Great Reset”

US Economy News Today: Fed Rate Cut Looms as Inflation Sticks Near 3%, Layoffs Surge and Housing Begins a “Great Reset”

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates by a quarter point at its December 9–10 meeting, marking a third consecutive reduction despite inflation holding near 3%. Layoffs have reached their highest level since the pandemic, and the national debt has surpassed $38 trillion. Policymakers face data gaps after a 43-day government shutdown delayed key economic reports. Markets assign an 80–90% chance of a rate cut this week.
9 December 2025
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UK Economy News Today, 9 December 2025: Spending Slump, Weak Jobs Market and Rate‑Cut Hopes Define Outlook

UK Economy News Today, 9 December 2025: Spending Slump, Weak Jobs Market and Rate‑Cut Hopes Define Outlook

UK household spending fell 1.1% year-on-year in November, the sharpest drop since early 2021, according to Barclays. Unemployment rose to 5%, and inflation eased to 3.6% but food prices remain high. GDP grew just 0.1% in Q3, with September output down. Markets expect the Bank of England to cut rates soon after a narrow vote to hold at 4%.
9 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Hammer Metals and Two Other ASX Penny Stocks Worth Watching Amid Market Challenges
    June 4, 2026, 3:36 PM EDT. Australian shares are set to open lower due to renewed Iran-U.S. tensions affecting global markets. Despite this, penny stocks-smaller or newer companies often seen as speculative bets-remain in focus for growth potential. Hammer Metals Limited (ASX:HMX), a debt-free Australian miner with a market cap of A$45.53 million, recently secured government funding for exploration at its Mount Isa Project. It shows improved, though still unprofitable, financial health with A$0.26 million revenue and assets exceeding liabilities. Perenti Limited (ASX:PRN), a global mining services company worth A$1.98 billion, impresses with diversified revenue streams and sound debt management, backed by new CEO Dr. Vanessa Torres. These selections highlight the mix of risk and opportunity in the ASX's lower-priced stocks.

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ChronoScale shares soared nearly 18% to $22.43 after appointing ex-Tesla VP Raj Jegannathan as CTO and Lawrence Lam as CPO, just a month after its Nasdaq debut following a merger with Applied Digital’s cloud business and Ekso Bionics; Applied Digital and affiliates hold about 97% of shares, giving the company a $3.21 billion equity value, while investors weigh execution risks and integration challenges.
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Oscar Health gains after Wells Fargo upgrade

Oscar Health gains after Wells Fargo upgrade

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