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Semiconductor Stocks Weekly Recap (Dec 1–7, 2025): AI Mega-Deals, New Chip Laws and a Near-4% Sector Surge

Semiconductor Stocks Weekly Recap (Dec 1–7, 2025): AI Mega-Deals, New Chip Laws and a Near-4% Sector Surge

Semiconductor stocks quietly extended their dominance this week. While the broader U.S. market posted modest gains, chipmakers rallied on the back of blockbuster AI infrastructure deals, fresh forecasts calling for nearly $1 trillion in annual chip sales, and a new wave of U.S. legislation aimed at tightening advanced chip exports to China. Semiconductor Industry Association+1 Sector Snapshot: Chip Stocks Outrun the Market Again The PHLX Semiconductor Index (SOX) ended the week around 7,294, up from roughly 7,020 on December 1 – a gain of about 3.9% over five trading days, and near the top of its 52‑week range (high just
7 December 2025
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India Stock Market Preview for Monday, December 8, 2025: Nifty 50, Sensex Outlook After RBI Rate Cut and Rupee Shock

India Stock Market Preview for Monday, December 8, 2025: Nifty 50, Sensex Outlook After RBI Rate Cut and Rupee Shock

India’s stock market heads into the new week balancing a rare “Goldilocks” macro backdrop—strong growth and low inflation—with rising global and currency risks. After the RBI’s surprise rate cut and the rupee’s slide past ₹90 per dollar, traders are watching how Nifty 50 and Sensex will react when markets reopen on Monday, December 8, 2025. Reuters+1 Friday recap: RBI rate cut lifts Nifty, banks and IT On Friday, December 5, benchmark indices ended firmly higher after the Reserve Bank of India cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25% and announced bond purchases and FX swaps to infuse
7 December 2025
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AI Stocks Weekly Recap (Dec. 1–7, 2025): Nvidia–Synopsys Deal, C3.ai’s HHS Win, Micron’s AI Pivot and China’s GPU Frenzy

AI Stocks Weekly Recap (Dec. 1–7, 2025): Nvidia–Synopsys Deal, C3.ai’s HHS Win, Micron’s AI Pivot and China’s GPU Frenzy

Week of December 1–7, 2025 – AI stocks enter a “show‑me” phase as mega‑cap leaders wobble, chipmakers double down on data centers, and new challengers emerge. Big picture: AI trade wobbles, but the theme is very much alive The first week of December was another rollercoaster for artificial intelligence stocks. Major U.S. indexes edged higher, helped by softer inflation data and rising expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut next week. The Nasdaq Composite finished the week up around 0.9%, but tech leadership looked very different from earlier in 2025.Investopedia Under the surface, the “Magnificent Seven” – Nvidia, Apple, Alphabet,
7 December 2025
EV Stocks Weekly Recap: Tesla’s China Bounce, Rivian Recall and Policy Shockwaves Rock the Sector (Dec 1–7, 2025)

EV Stocks Weekly Recap: Tesla’s China Bounce, Rivian Recall and Policy Shockwaves Rock the Sector (Dec 1–7, 2025)

The first week of December 2025 was anything but quiet for electric vehicle (EV) stocks. While global EV adoption is still on a long‑term upward trajectory, markets spent the week wrestling with collapsing U.S. EV sales, fresh recalls, aggressive Chinese competition, and yet more price cuts from Tesla. Below is a news-style recap of the key EV stock movers and the major forecasts and analyses that shaped sentiment between 1–7 December 2025. This Week in EV Stocks – At a Glance Key EV & auto headlines, Dec 1–7 2025 Barron’s Ford Stock Falls. It’s Getting Ugly for EV Sales. 5
7 December 2025
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Brent Crude Oil Last Day Financial Futures (BZ=F) Hit Two‑Week High on Fed Cut Bets and Geopolitical Risks – Full News & Forecasts, 5–7 December 2025

Brent Crude Oil Last Day Financial Futures (BZ=F) Hit Two‑Week High on Fed Cut Bets and Geopolitical Risks – Full News & Forecasts, 5–7 December 2025

Brent crude oil’s financial benchmark is ending the first week of December on a surprisingly firm footing. The front‑month Brent Crude Oil Last Day Financial futures contract (ticker BZ=F) settled around $63.75 per barrel on Friday, 5 December, its highest close in two weeks and roughly the second straight weekly gain for the benchmark. Reuters+2Investing.com+2 The move comes even as forecasters warn of a looming supply surplus in 2026 and see Brent drifting back toward $55–$60 per barrel next year. Yet for now, rate‑cut expectations from the U.S. Federal Reserve and a new wave of geopolitical tension are putting a
7 December 2025
UK Stock Market Preview for Monday 8 December 2025: FTSE 100, Magnum Listing, Shell Dividend and BoE Cut Bets

UK Stock Market Preview for Monday 8 December 2025: FTSE 100, Magnum Listing, Shell Dividend and BoE Cut Bets

London’s stock market goes into Monday’s session with the FTSE 100 still close to record highs, but momentum has cooled as energy and bank shares come under pressure and investors focus on a pivotal week for central banks. At the same time, a major consumer spin‑off – The Magnum Ice Cream Company – is set to start trading in London, while a wave of index, dividend and corporate actions adds extra moving parts for traders to digest. TechStock²+1 Here’s what to watch before the opening auction on Monday 8 December 2025. 1. Where the FTSE 100 Starts the Week The FTSE 100
7 December 2025
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Copper Dec 25 (HGZ25) Futures: Record Highs, Supply Squeeze and 2026 Price Outlook (5–7 December 2025)

Copper Dec 25 (HGZ25) Futures: Record Highs, Supply Squeeze and 2026 Price Outlook (5–7 December 2025)

Copper’s December 2025 futures contract on COMEX (symbol HGZ25, often quoted as Copper Dec 25) is trading just below record territory, with prices around $5.38 per pound at the close on Friday, 5 December 2025.Investing.com+1 A powerful mix of tariff fears, mine disruptions, AI‑driven demand and aggressive bank forecasts has pushed copper – and especially the Dec 25 contract – back into the spotlight for traders watching commodities into year‑end. Below is a news‑style deep dive into what happened between 5–7 December 2025, what the latest forecasts say, and what it all could mean for Copper Dec 25 futures. Key
7 December 2025
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US Stock Market Preview for Monday, December 8, 2025: Fed Rate Cut Bets, AI Jitters and Key Data to Watch

US Stock Market Preview for Monday, December 8, 2025: Fed Rate Cut Bets, AI Jitters and Key Data to Watch

As Wall Street heads into Monday, December 8, 2025, the US stock market is walking a tightrope: major indexes are near record highs, traders are leaning heavily on expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut this week, and the once-unstoppable AI trade is starting to look a little wobbly. On Friday, the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq Composite all eked out modest gains, capping a second straight positive week as a cooler inflation backdrop kept hopes for a Fed cut alive. The S&P 500 rose about 0.2% on the day and roughly 0.3% on the week, the
7 December 2025
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Silver Price Hits Record High Near $59: What the December 5–7 Rally Signals for the 2026 Silver Commodities Outlook

Silver Price Hits Record High Near $59: What the December 5–7 Rally Signals for the 2026 Silver Commodities Outlook

Published: 8 December 2025 Key takeaways 1. What happened to silver prices between 5 and 7 December 2025? A three‑day burst at record levels The latest leg of the silver rally began before 5 December, when the metal first broke above previous records near $58/oz in early December. One widely cited report notes an intraday high around $59.66/oz, taking silver’s gain for 2025 to roughly +100%, with ETF holdings and tight supply underpinning the move. The Economic Times+1 By the Fed policy week of 5–7 December, price action accelerated: In short, the 5–7 December window solidified silver’s breakout above previous
7 December 2025
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Tokyo Stock Market Preview for Monday, December 8, 2025: Nikkei 225 Braces for GDP Shock, BOJ Hike Bets and Fed Cut Drama

Tokyo Stock Market Preview for Monday, December 8, 2025: Nikkei 225 Braces for GDP Shock, BOJ Hike Bets and Fed Cut Drama

When the Tokyo Stock Exchange opens on Monday, December 8, the market will be hit by a three‑way macro crossfire: Put simply, the Nikkei 225 goes into Monday sitting near 50,500, caught between global risk‑on sentiment and rising domestic yields plus a firmer yen. FXEmpire+3The Economic Times+3Reuters+3 Below is a detailed look at what just happened in Tokyo, what’s on Monday’s calendar, and how the latest forecasts and analysis from December 7 point the market for the next session. 1. Where Tokyo Stands After a Wild Week Last week was a textbook “BOJ whipsaw” for Japanese assets. Monday–Friday: From rate‑shock
7 December 2025
XRP Price Forecast for December 2025: Will Ripple’s Token Hold $2 or Break Toward $3?

XRP Price Forecast for December 2025: Will Ripple’s Token Hold $2 or Break Toward $3?

On 7 December 2025, XRP is trading a little above the psychologically crucial $2.00 level, with a market cap around the mid‑$120 billion range and sitting among the top four cryptocurrencies by size.CoinMarketCapAt the same time, U.S. spot XRP ETFs have quietly absorbed close to $900 million in just a few weeks, even as price has slipped from its summer highs near $3.60.CryptoPotato+1 Yet sentiment sits deep in “extreme fear”, and December forecasts for XRP now range from sub‑$2.00 retests to bullish calls near $3.00.CCN.com+3changelly.com+3CoinDCX+3 This article pulls together the latest news, on‑chain data, and analyst predictions as of 7 December 2025 to map out what XRP might realistically do
7 December 2025
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Australia Stock Market Preview for Monday 8 December 2025: ASX Braces for Fed Cut, RBA Hold and Commodities Cross‑winds

Australia Stock Market Preview for Monday 8 December 2025: ASX Braces for Fed Cut, RBA Hold and Commodities Cross‑winds

SYDNEY — Sunday, 7 December 2025 Australia’s sharemarket heads into Monday’s session walking a tightrope between upbeat global risk sentiment and renewed concerns about “higher for longer” interest rates at home. The S&P/ASX 200 finished Friday at 8,634.6 points, up 0.19% for the day, with materials and banks again doing the heavy lifting.News.com.au+1 Over the weekend, December S&P/ASX 200 futures have hovered around 8,622, just 10–15 points below Friday’s cash close, pointing to a flat to slightly softer open on Monday.Investing.com+1 Wall Street ended Friday higher, pushing the S&P 500 to 6,870.40 (+0.2%), the Dow Jones to 47,954.99 (+0.2%) and the Nasdaq to 23,578.13 (+0.3%), all hovering near record
7 December 2025
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Bitcoin Price Forecast for December 2025: Will BTC Hold $80K or Race Back Toward $120K?

Bitcoin Price Forecast for December 2025: Will BTC Hold $80K or Race Back Toward $120K?

As of 7 December 2025, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading around $89,000, down sharply from its October all‑time high above $125,000 but still dominating crypto markets. Several major research desks, options traders, and high‑profile analysts now see December as a make‑or‑break month: either Bitcoin holds the $80K–$85K support zone and grinds sideways… or it finally breaks lower before any attempt at six‑figure prices later on. changelly.com+1 Below is a synthesis of the latest forecasts and analyses published up to 7 December 2025 — including on‑chain, ETF, macro and technical views — and what they imply for Bitcoin’s price path through the rest of December. Disclaimer: This article is informational only and not
7 December 2025
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Natural Gas Jan ’26 Futures Surge Above $5 as Cold Snap, LNG Exports and Coal Switching Drive Three‑Year High

Natural Gas Jan ’26 Futures Surge Above $5 as Cold Snap, LNG Exports and Coal Switching Drive Three‑Year High

In the first week of December 2025, January 2026 Henry Hub natural gas futures (NGF26) punched decisively through the psychologically important $5.00/MMBtu level, closing around $5.29 on Friday, 5 December, while the front‑month continuous contract touched roughly $5.34 — the highest levels since late 2022.Investing.com+3Barchart.com+3MarketWatch+3 The move capped a stunning rally: U.S. natural gas futures are up about 65% from mid‑October lows and roughly 70% year‑on‑year, with the Jan ’26 contract alone gaining more than 18% over the past month and trading near the top of its 52‑week range.Barchart.com+2Trading Economics+2 At the same time, global benchmarks are telling a split
7 December 2025
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Meesho IPO GMP Today: 79x Subscription, December 10 Listing Date, Price Band and Brokerages’ Views Explained

Meesho IPO GMP Today: 79x Subscription, December 10 Listing Date, Price Band and Brokerages’ Views Explained

Dateline: 7 December 2025 SoftBank‑backed e‑commerce platform Meesho is heading for one of India’s most closely watched listings of 2025. Its ₹5,421‑crore initial public offering (IPO) closed on 5 December with eye‑popping demand, a strong grey market premium (GMP) and an increasingly loud chorus of “subscribe” calls from leading brokerages.mint+2ThePrint+2 With allotment due on Monday and listing slated for Wednesday, 10 December, investors are now focused on one question: how much of the expected IPO “pop” is already priced in — and what happens after day one? Where the Meesho IPO Stands as of 7 December 2025 Record subscription: roughly
7 December 2025
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OpenAI Certifications Hit 10,000 Workers as Accenture Bets Big on ChatGPT Enterprise and Agentic AI

OpenAI Certifications Hit 10,000 Workers as Accenture Bets Big on ChatGPT Enterprise and Agentic AI

The race to build an AI‑literate workforce just shifted up a gear. In the first week of December 2025, OpenAI confirmed that more than 10,000 employees across its partners are now pursuing or holding OpenAI Certifications, with consulting giant Accenture emerging as the flagship example after signing a deep partnership to roll out ChatGPT Enterprise and large‑scale AI training to tens of thousands of staff. Reuters+3OpenAI+3Forbes+3 The deal isn’t just another software rollout. It’s a signal of how quickly “AI fluency” is becoming a core job requirement, and how consulting, enterprise IT and even hiring platforms are being rebuilt around
7 December 2025
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‘Godfather of AI’ Geoffrey Hinton: Why Computer Science Degrees Still Matter in the Age of AI and “Vibe Coding”

‘Godfather of AI’ Geoffrey Hinton: Why Computer Science Degrees Still Matter in the Age of AI and “Vibe Coding”

On December 7, 2025, Geoffrey Hinton — the Nobel Prize–winning pioneer often called the “Godfather of AI” — sent a clear message to anxious students and software developers: don’t give up on computer science degrees or learning to code just because AI can now write programs. Business Insider+1 Speaking to Business Insider, Hinton argued that computer science (CS) is far more than “just programming,” and that the underlying math, statistics, and systems thinking will “remain valuable for quite a long time,” even as AI tools automate more of the routine coding work. Business Insider+1 Indian business daily Mint quickly amplified those comments, publishing its own analysis on December 7 that
7 December 2025
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Nikkei 225 Pulls Back as BoJ Jitters Hit Japan While World Indices Hover Near Records (5–7 December 2025)

Nikkei 225 Pulls Back as BoJ Jitters Hit Japan While World Indices Hover Near Records (5–7 December 2025)

Japan’s Nikkei 225 spent the first week of December swinging between record‑adjacent highs and a sharp end‑of‑week pullback, just as U.S. and European benchmarks flirted with all‑time peaks. The period from 5–7 December 2025 encapsulates the big themes driving global markets right now: central bank divergence, an AI‑driven equity boom, and growing unease about stretched consumers. Below is a detailed recap of the latest news, forecasts and analyses on the Nikkei 225 and its place among the world’s major indices. A volatile finish: Nikkei 225 drops back from near‑record highs After a powerful mid‑week rally, Japan’s benchmark index gave back
7 December 2025
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Japanese Yen Index and World Indices Weekly Outlook: BoJ Rate Hike Bets Reshape Global Markets (5–7 December 2025)

Japanese Yen Index and World Indices Weekly Outlook: BoJ Rate Hike Bets Reshape Global Markets (5–7 December 2025)

The Japanese yen is back at the center of global market narratives. Between 5 and 7 December 2025, investors have been juggling two conflicting forces: a still‑weak yen index hovering near multi‑year lows, and increasingly hawkish signals from the Bank of Japan (BoJ) that a rate hike is coming this month. At the same time, world equity indices such as the S&P 500, MSCI World and STOXX 600 are sitting near record or multi‑year highs, even as Japanese stocks wobble. TradingView+3Reuters+3Investing.com+3 Below is a detailed look at what just happened with the Japanese Yen Index and global stock benchmarks, plus
7 December 2025
S&P BSE Sensex Rallies on RBI Rate Cut as Global Indices Eye Fed Move: Market Wrap & Outlook (5–7 December 2025)

S&P BSE Sensex Rallies on RBI Rate Cut as Global Indices Eye Fed Move: Market Wrap & Outlook (5–7 December 2025)

India’s benchmark S&P BSE Sensex ended the week on a strong note after a surprise rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), even as global stock indices from Wall Street to the Gulf traded around record or multi‑year highs on growing expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate cut next week. Reuters+2Reuters+2 Between 5 and 7 December 2025, traders digested a flurry of central‑bank signals, soft but steady inflation data and currency volatility, setting up a potentially volatile but upward‑biased week ahead for Sensex, Nifty and major world indices. Financial Express+1 India: Sensex and Nifty Rebound After Surprise
7 December 2025
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Energy stocks set for a geopolitical week after Iran warning and oil rebound

Energy stocks set for a geopolitical week after Iran warning and oil rebound

7 February 2026
U.S. energy stocks rose Friday, with the S&P 500 energy sector up 1.88% and Exxon Mobil gaining 2.03%. Brent crude settled at $68.05 a barrel after Iran threatened U.S. bases if attacked. Saudi Aramco cut March Arab Light crude prices to a five-year low for Asia. Kazakhstan’s CPC Blend exports may drop 35% this month due to Tengiz oilfield disruptions.
Financial services stocks rally as XLF jumps, Dow hits 50,000 — what to watch next week

Financial services stocks rally as XLF jumps, Dow hits 50,000 — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
U.S. financial stocks rose Friday, with the XLF fund up 1.8% and the Dow closing above 50,000 for the first time, gaining 2.47%. Goldman Sachs jumped 4.3%, JPMorgan 3.9%, and Citigroup 6.0%. The Federal Reserve held rates steady, and San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly signaled possible cuts this year. Investors await January jobs and inflation data next week.
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