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Shan Ahmed Khan

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São Paulo Stock Exchange (B3) Today: Ibovespa Holds Near 161,000 as Petrobras Strike and Brazil Rate-Cut Debate Set the Tone for Next Week

São Paulo Stock Exchange (B3) Today: Ibovespa Holds Near 161,000 as Petrobras Strike and Brazil Rate-Cut Debate Set the Tone for Next Week

Brazil’s Ibovespa closed up 0.27% at 160,896.64 on Friday, led by utilities and domestic stocks. CPFL Energia hit an all-time high, while Petrobras faced ongoing strike action after a union rejected a deal to end a 12-day protest. Implied volatility for Brazil equities edged higher. Former President Jair Bolsonaro endorsed his son Flávio for the 2026 presidential race, surprising markets.
27 December 2025
Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) Weekend Briefing: All Share Near 117,000 as Rand Strength and Precious-Metals Rally Set Up Monday’s Reopen

Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) Weekend Briefing: All Share Near 117,000 as Rand Strength and Precious-Metals Rally Set Up Monday’s Reopen

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange remains closed for the weekend after early holiday closures and will reopen Monday, Dec. 29, with another shortened session set for Dec. 31. The FTSE/JSE All Share Index last traded near 117,085, close to year-end highs, driven by strong performance in resource stocks amid a global surge in precious metals.
27 December 2025
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Swiss Exchange Outlook: SMI Near Record High as Holiday Shutdown Ends—What Investors Should Watch Before Monday’s Open

Swiss Exchange Outlook: SMI Near Record High as Holiday Shutdown Ends—What Investors Should Watch Before Monday’s Open

The Swiss Market Index closed at 13,242.80 on Dec. 23, up 0.60%, before the SIX Swiss Exchange shut for holidays. Trading remains paused for the weekend, with the next session expected to reflect several days of global market moves. U.S. stocks were little changed on Dec. 26, while silver surged 9% to a record $78.53 an ounce. The Swiss National Bank’s policy rate stands at 0%.
27 December 2025
Singapore Exchange (SGX) Weekend Watch: STI Holds Steady After Post‑Christmas Trade, Factory Output Beats Forecasts, and What Investors Need Before Monday’s Open

Singapore Exchange (SGX) Weekend Watch: STI Holds Steady After Post‑Christmas Trade, Factory Output Beats Forecasts, and What Investors Need Before Monday’s Open

Singapore Exchange shares closed at S$17.13 on Friday, down 0.75%, with trading volumes thin ahead of year-end. The Straits Times Index finished nearly flat at 4,636.15. Singapore’s industrial production jumped 14.3% year-on-year in November, led by a 79.3% surge in biomedical manufacturing, but fell 10.2% from October on a seasonally adjusted basis.
27 December 2025
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Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Update: ASX 200 Set to Reopen After Holiday Shutdown as Wall Street Holds Near Records and Metals Surge

Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Update: ASX 200 Set to Reopen After Holiday Shutdown as Wall Street Holds Near Records and Metals Surge

The S&P/ASX 200 closed December 24 at 8,762.70, down 0.38% for the day but up 1.6% for the week, as miners outperformed and financials lagged. The ASX remains shut through the weekend after a shortened Christmas Eve session. U.S. markets ended Friday little changed, with major indexes near record highs. Silver surged 9% to a record $78.53 an ounce, while gold and platinum also hit new peaks.
27 December 2025
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Korea Exchange (KRX) Weekend Briefing: KOSPI Rallies on Chip Surge as KRX Rewrites Market-Warning Rules and Eyes 12-Hour Trading

Korea Exchange (KRX) Weekend Briefing: KOSPI Rallies on Chip Surge as KRX Rewrites Market-Warning Rules and Eyes 12-Hour Trading

The KOSPI closed up 0.51% at 4,129.68 on Dec. 26, driven by strong foreign buying in semiconductor shares. Samsung Electronics hit a record high, surging 5.31% after GPU development news. KRX announced rule changes excluding the top 100 large-cap stocks from certain trading warnings, effective Dec. 29. Trading volume reached 16 trillion won.
27 December 2025
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National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) Update: Nifty 50 Ends Holiday Week Lower as FII Outflows, Record-Low VIX Shape Monday’s Setup

National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) Update: Nifty 50 Ends Holiday Week Lower as FII Outflows, Record-Low VIX Shape Monday’s Setup

India’s Nifty 50 fell 0.38% and the Sensex dropped 0.43% Friday as traders booked profits near record highs amid thin holiday trading. Foreign institutional investors are set for a record net outflow from Indian equities in 2025, with exits totaling about ₹1.58 lakh crore, according to The Economic Times. Metals and small-caps outperformed for the week.
27 December 2025
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Bombay Stock Exchange Today: Sensex Slips on Year-End Profit-Taking as BSE Bankex Revamp Kicks In

Bombay Stock Exchange Today: Sensex Slips on Year-End Profit-Taking as BSE Bankex Revamp Kicks In

The S&P BSE Sensex fell 0.43% to 85,041.45 and the NSE Nifty 50 dropped 0.38% to 26,042.3 in thin year-end trading Friday, but both indexes still posted modest weekly gains. BSE Bankex expanded to 14 stocks on December 26, adding Canara Bank, AU Small Finance Bank, Punjab National Bank, and Union Bank of India, with a new 45% cap on the top three constituents’ combined weight.
27 December 2025
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Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) Weekend Briefing: Canadian Stocks Head Into the Final 2025 Sessions Near Record Highs as Gold and Silver Smash Records

Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) Weekend Briefing: Canadian Stocks Head Into the Final 2025 Sessions Near Record Highs as Gold and Silver Smash Records

The S&P/TSX Composite Index closed at 31,999.76 on Dec. 24, down 0.2% in light trading before the holiday break. Metals surged globally while Toronto was shut, with silver hitting a record and gold reaching new highs. Oil prices dropped 2.8% in the U.S. session Friday. The TSX resumes trading Monday for the final sessions of 2025.
27 December 2025
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Pegasus Resumes Istanbul–Sulaymaniyah Flights as Turkey Lifts Airspace Ban, Giving Sabiha Gökçen a Year-End Route Boost

Pegasus Resumes Istanbul–Sulaymaniyah Flights as Turkey Lifts Airspace Ban, Giving Sabiha Gökçen a Year-End Route Boost

Pegasus Airlines resumed direct flights between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen and Sulaymaniyah on December 27, restoring service after more than two years. The route operates three times weekly, following Türkiye’s decision to lift airspace restrictions imposed in 2023. A small ceremony marked the first departure in Istanbul. The flight takes about two and a half hours.
27 December 2025
Euronext (ENX) Stock Outlook: Share Price Holds Near €126 as Year-End Trading Returns and 2026 Rate-Cut Bets Build

Euronext (ENX) Stock Outlook: Share Price Holds Near €126 as Year-End Trading Returns and 2026 Rate-Cut Bets Build

Euronext closed at €126.60, up 0.40%, with shares rising about 18% over the past year. Trading volume remains thin as year-end holidays keep many investors away. U.S. markets were shut, and Wall Street ended its last session nearly flat. Investors await Fed minutes for signals on interest rates and watch for shifts outside mega-cap tech stocks.
27 December 2025
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Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) Outlook: China’s New Overseas-Fund Rules, Yuan Strength, and Liquidity Reforms in Focus Ahead of Monday Reopen

Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) Outlook: China’s New Overseas-Fund Rules, Yuan Strength, and Liquidity Reforms in Focus Ahead of Monday Reopen

Hong Kong’s stock market will reopen Dec. 29 after a holiday pause, with the Hang Seng Index last closing at 25,801.77 on Dec. 22. HKEX reported HK$274.6 billion raised from 106 IPOs in 2025, while Deloitte estimates put Hong Kong at the top of global IPO fundraising. Select derivatives continued trading during the cash market closure. Investors await China’s next policy moves as trading resumes.
27 December 2025
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Shenzhen Stock Exchange Update: ChiNext Steadies as Policy Signals Pile Up, With Investors Watching Monday’s Reopen

Shenzhen Stock Exchange Update: ChiNext Steadies as Policy Signals Pile Up, With Investors Watching Monday’s Reopen

The Shenzhen Component Index closed up 0.54% at 13,603.89 on Friday, with spaceflight and battery stocks leading gains. Turnover on Shanghai and Shenzhen markets rose to 2.16 trillion yuan. China’s industrial profits fell 13.1% year-on-year in November, the sharpest drop in over a year. Investors are watching new cross-border fundraising rules and policy moves on advanced manufacturing.
27 December 2025
Shanghai Stock Exchange Today: Shanghai Composite Holds Near 3,964 as China Data, Policy Signals, and 2026 Forecasts Take Center Stage

Shanghai Stock Exchange Today: Shanghai Composite Holds Near 3,964 as China Data, Policy Signals, and 2026 Forecasts Take Center Stage

China’s industrial profits fell 13.1% year-on-year in November, the sharpest drop in over a year, official data showed Saturday. On Friday, the Shanghai Composite Index closed up 0.1% at 3,963.68, a one-month high. The profit slump has intensified debate over possible new stimulus from Beijing ahead of the next trading session.
27 December 2025
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Tokyo Stock Exchange Outlook: Nikkei 225 Holds 50,750 as BOJ Rate Path, Yen Volatility, and Year‑End Holidays Set Up the Next Session

Tokyo Stock Exchange Outlook: Nikkei 225 Holds 50,750 as BOJ Rate Path, Yen Volatility, and Year‑End Holidays Set Up the Next Session

The Tokyo Stock Exchange closed for the weekend after the Nikkei 225 ended Friday at 50,750.39, up 0.68%, and the TOPIX hit a record intraday high before closing at 3,423.06, up 0.15%. Trading volume is thinning ahead of year-end. The yen traded at 156.54 per dollar, with markets watching for possible intervention. U.S. markets closed slightly lower Friday in thin post-holiday trade.
27 December 2025
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S&P 500 Nears 7,000 as Santa Claus Rally Window Opens: Dow and Nasdaq Cap Strong 2025 With Fed Minutes Ahead

S&P 500 Nears 7,000 as Santa Claus Rally Window Opens: Dow and Nasdaq Cap Strong 2025 With Fed Minutes Ahead

The Dow closed at 48,710.97, the S&P 500 at 6,929.94, and the Nasdaq at 23,593.10 on Friday, finishing little changed after a multi-session climb. Weekly gains put the S&P 500 up 1.4%, Dow up 1.2%, and Nasdaq up 1.2%. Trading volume was muted ahead of year-end. The S&P 500 sits just below the 7,000 mark as the Santa Claus rally window opens.
27 December 2025
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London Stock Exchange Update: FTSE 100 Near Record Highs After a Strong 2025 — What to Watch When Trading Reopens

London Stock Exchange Update: FTSE 100 Near Record Highs After a Strong 2025 — What to Watch When Trading Reopens

The London Stock Exchange remains closed for the weekend and will reopen at 8:00 a.m. London time on Monday, December 29. The FTSE 100 ended the Christmas Eve half-day at 9,870.68, down 0.2%. The index is on track for a 20.7% annual gain, outperforming the S&P 500. The Bank of England cut its policy rate to 3.75% in December.
27 December 2025
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Nasdaq Today: Nasdaq Composite Pauses as Santa Rally Begins — What to Watch Before Monday’s Open (Dec. 29)

Nasdaq Today: Nasdaq Composite Pauses as Santa Rally Begins — What to Watch Before Monday’s Open (Dec. 29)

The Nasdaq Composite closed Friday, Dec. 26 at 23,593.10, down 0.09% in light post-holiday trading. The index remains up about 22% for 2025, with mega-cap tech and AI stocks leading gains. Nvidia rose after announcing a chip technology deal with Groq. Markets are in the Santa Claus rally window, with thin volumes and few catalysts ahead of Monday’s reopening.
27 December 2025
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New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Weekend Outlook: S&P 500 Near 7,000 as Fed Minutes Loom and Year-End Trading Enters the Final Stretch

New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Weekend Outlook: S&P 500 Near 7,000 as Fed Minutes Loom and Year-End Trading Enters the Final Stretch

The New York Stock Exchange is closed as of 7:52 a.m. ET Saturday, following a flat Friday session where the S&P 500 slipped 2.11 points to 6,929.94. Major indexes remain near record highs, with the S&P 500 up about 17.8% and the Nasdaq up 22.2% for the year. Trading volume Friday was notably light at 10.22 billion shares. Three NYSE sessions remain in 2025.
27 December 2025
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