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.

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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UK Stocks to Buy Today (9 December 2025, 8:30 GMT): 9 FTSE Shares to Watch as London Trades Near Record Highs

UK Stocks to Buy Today (9 December 2025, 8:30 GMT): 9 FTSE Shares to Watch as London Trades Near Record Highs

The FTSE 100 traded just under 9,650 at 08:20 GMT Tuesday, near record highs and up 15.5% over 12 months. AstraZeneca shares hovered close to a 52-week high, boosted by expanded cancer drug approvals and plans to align global listings. The FTSE 100 trades at a 30–35% discount to MSCI World, with strategists calling UK equities “cheap” compared to US and European peers.
9 December 2025
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Lloyds Bank Share Price Today: LLOY Hovers Near 96p After Open as £1.7bn Buyback Completes (9 December 2025)

Lloyds Bank Share Price Today: LLOY Hovers Near 96p After Open as £1.7bn Buyback Completes (9 December 2025)

Lloyds Banking Group shares traded at 95.60p as of 08:41 GMT Tuesday, nearly flat from Monday’s close after completing a £1.7bn buyback. The stock hovered just below its 52-week high, with recent trading tight. UK card spending fell 1.1% in November, while the Bank of England base rate remains at 4% ahead of a decision on 18 December.
9 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • GIFT Nifty Drops Over 100 Points Amid Global Tech Sell-Off and US Fed Concerns
    June 26, 2026, 2:47 AM EDT. GIFT Nifty fell 105 points, or 0.44%, reflecting global market caution amid retreating Asian stocks and US technology sell-offs. The decline follows concerns over sustained AI spending and rising US interest rate uncertainty. Indian markets were closed for Muharram. The dip came despite lower crude oil prices, which typically boost oil-importing economies like India. On Wall Street, the Nasdaq slid 0.46% led by heavy losses in Big Tech stocks, including Apple, which slumped after announcing price hikes. Semiconductor firms showed resilience, with Micron Technology surging nearly 16%, signaling strength in AI chip demand. Overall, investors remain wary of the economic outlook as volatility grips global equities.

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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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