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XRP Price Today (Dec. 24, 2025): XRP Holds Near $1.85–$1.86 as ETF Inflows Clash With Holiday Weakness

XRP Price Today (Dec. 24, 2025): XRP Holds Near $1.85–$1.86 as ETF Inflows Clash With Holiday Weakness

XRP traded around $1.85–$1.86 on December 24, 2025, down about 1% over 24 hours, with volume near $2 billion and a market cap above $110 billion. The price slipped after failing to break resistance near $1.96, as traders cited profit-taking and technical selling. Spot ETF inflows continued despite weaker retail sentiment. Large Ripple-linked transfers drew fresh attention.
24 December 2025
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India Clears Al Hind Air and FlyExpress as New Airlines, Signalling Push to Break IndiGo–Air India Duopoly

India Clears Al Hind Air and FlyExpress as New Airlines, Signalling Push to Break IndiGo–Air India Duopoly

India’s civil aviation ministry has granted No Objection Certificates to Al Hind Air and FlyExpress, clearing the way for both startups to launch commercial flights. Shankh Air, based in Uttar Pradesh, already holds an NOC and is expected to begin operations in 2026. The move follows major disruptions at IndiGo earlier this month, which saw over 4,000 flights canceled. IndiGo and the Tata-owned Air India Group currently control over 90% of the domestic market.
24 December 2025
Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) in Focus on Dec. 24, 2025: New Institutional Filings Land as Google’s $4.75B Intersect Deal Targets the AI Data Center Power Crunch

Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) in Focus on Dec. 24, 2025: New Institutional Filings Land as Google’s $4.75B Intersect Deal Targets the AI Data Center Power Crunch

Alphabet agreed to acquire Intersect, an energy and data center infrastructure firm, aiming to boost power and capacity for AI operations. December 24 SEC filings show mixed Q3 moves: Clarius Group and CHICAGO TRUST Co NA trimmed Alphabet stakes, while Charles Schwab Trust Co more than doubled its position. The Intersect deal highlights rising energy needs in AI expansion.
24 December 2025
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Night Sky Today: What to See Tonight on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2025 — Crescent Moon, Saturn, Jupiter, ISS Flyby and Aurora Chances

Night Sky Today: What to See Tonight on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2025 — Crescent Moon, Saturn, Jupiter, ISS Flyby and Aurora Chances

A waxing crescent Moon, about 20% illuminated, will be visible in the southwest after sunset on December 24, 2025. The International Space Station is expected to make bright flybys, with good visibility in parts of North America and Europe. Elevated aurora chances are forecast at higher latitudes due to solar activity. Jupiter and Saturn remain prominent in the evening sky.
24 December 2025
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Top Stocks to Buy Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Nvidia, Amazon, Meta, Reddit, Rocket Lab and More as the S&P 500 Nears 7,000

Top Stocks to Buy Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Nvidia, Amazon, Meta, Reddit, Rocket Lab and More as the S&P 500 Nears 7,000

The S&P 500 closed at a record high ahead of a shortened Christmas Eve session, with the NYSE and Nasdaq set to close at 1:00 p.m. ET. Trading volume remains light, amplifying price swings and volatility. U.S. GDP grew 4.3% in Q3, but consumer confidence fell to 89.1. Analysts expect 2026 market leadership to broaden beyond big tech.
24 December 2025
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Top Stocks to Buy Today in India: ITC, Tata Steel, Dr Reddy’s, Coal India, Ajanta Pharma and More (24 December 2025)

Top Stocks to Buy Today in India: ITC, Tata Steel, Dr Reddy’s, Coal India, Ajanta Pharma and More (24 December 2025)

Indian equities slipped into the red by late afternoon Wednesday, with the Nifty 50 near 26,200 and the Sensex around 85,600 as IT and pharma stocks dragged. Early gains from strong US growth data faded amid cautious trading and thin holiday volumes. RBI’s planned liquidity injection and US visa policy changes weighed on sentiment. Technical analysts flagged Nifty support at 26,050 and resistance near 26,300.
24 December 2025
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Natural Gas Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Prices Rebound on Record LNG Demand as Europe’s TTF Softens

Natural Gas Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Prices Rebound on Record LNG Demand as Europe’s TTF Softens

U.S. natural gas futures surged Tuesday, with the NYMEX front-month contract settling up 11.17% at $4.408 per mmBtu, driven by record-high LNG export flows near 18.6 bcfd. European benchmark prices eased as traders weighed mild weather forecasts and stable Norwegian supply. Lower 48 U.S. demand, including exports, is projected to rise to 136 bcfd in the next two weeks. Geopolitical and infrastructure developments continue to affect global gas trade.
24 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today (Dec. 24, 2025): S&P 500 Near 7,000 After Record Close as Wall Street Trades a Short Christmas Eve Session

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 24, 2025): S&P 500 Near 7,000 After Record Close as Wall Street Trades a Short Christmas Eve Session

The S&P 500 closed at a record 6,909.79 Tuesday, with the Dow at 48,442.41 and Nasdaq at 23,561.84. U.S. markets will shut early at 1 p.m. ET on Christmas Eve, with futures flat to slightly lower in premarket trading. Third-quarter GDP was revised up to 4.3%, beating forecasts, dampening expectations for a January Fed rate cut. Markets remain closed on Christmas Day.
24 December 2025
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Top UK Stocks to Buy Today (24 December 2025): Best FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 Shares to Watch on the London Stock Exchange

Top UK Stocks to Buy Today (24 December 2025): Best FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 Shares to Watch on the London Stock Exchange

BP agreed to sell a 65% stake in Castrol to Stonepeak for $10.1 billion, generating about $6 billion for debt reduction. The London Stock Exchange closes early at 12:30 GMT for Christmas, with thin trading and the FTSE 100 steady. Wickes completed a £20 million buyback, while Barclays and NatWest advanced in the Evelyn Partners auction. The pound remains above $1.35.
24 December 2025
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Tokyo Stock Market Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Nikkei 225 Slips as a Rebounding Yen Hits Exporters, While Chip Stocks Rally

Tokyo Stock Market Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Nikkei 225 Slips as a Rebounding Yen Hits Exporters, While Chip Stocks Rally

Nikkei 225 closed down 68.77 points at 50,344.10 on Wednesday, while TOPIX fell 15.88 points to 3,407.37 as a stronger yen pressured exporters. Toyota dropped 1.8%, Sony slid 1.9%. Chip stocks outperformed, with Advantest up 2.5% and Screen Holdings surging 10%. Trading was thin ahead of Christmas, with the dollar in the mid-155s yen.
24 December 2025
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Asian Stock Markets Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Shanghai Rises, Nikkei Flat as Holiday Trading Thins and Metals Hit Records

Asian Stock Markets Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Shanghai Rises, Nikkei Flat as Holiday Trading Thins and Metals Hit Records

Asian stocks ended mixed in thin Christmas Eve trading on Wednesday, with modest gains in China and Hong Kong offset by losses in South Korea and Australia. Japan’s Nikkei closed flat as investors weighed Bank of Japan signals, a stronger yen, and rising bond yields. The Shanghai Composite rose 0.53%, while the Kospi slipped 0.21%. U.S. markets set a record, but regional moves stayed narrow.
24 December 2025
EU Stock Markets Today (24 December 2025): STOXX 600 Flat on Christmas Eve as BP Castrol Deal, Sanofi’s Dynavax Move and Record Metals Set the Tone

EU Stock Markets Today (24 December 2025): STOXX 600 Flat on Christmas Eve as BP Castrol Deal, Sanofi’s Dynavax Move and Record Metals Set the Tone

The STOXX 600 index was flat at 588.93 by 08:09 GMT on December 24, 2025, as EU stock markets saw sharply reduced liquidity with Germany and Italy closed and other exchanges running shortened sessions for Christmas Eve. Energy shares rose on firmer oil, while miners tracked gains in precious metals. Trading volumes were thin across the continent.
24 December 2025
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Silver Price UK Today: £53/oz as Global Silver Breaks $72 — Latest News, Drivers and 2026 Forecasts (24 December 2025)

Silver Price UK Today: £53/oz as Global Silver Breaks $72 — Latest News, Drivers and 2026 Forecasts (24 December 2025)

Silver prices in the UK hit £53.20 per troy ounce on 24 December, according to The Royal Mint, as global spot silver reached a record $72.70/oz. The surge caps a year in which silver has jumped around 150%. UK buyers face additional costs, with 20% VAT applied to physical silver purchases. The rally is linked to rate-cut expectations, a weaker dollar, and strong demand.
24 December 2025
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Silver Price Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Silver Hits Record Near $73 as Fed Cut Bets and a Weaker Dollar Supercharge the Rally

Silver Price Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Silver Hits Record Near $73 as Fed Cut Bets and a Weaker Dollar Supercharge the Rally

Spot silver surged to a record high of $72.70 per ounce on Dec. 24, later trading near $71.95 during thin holiday markets. The rally followed investor bets on U.S. rate cuts, a weaker dollar, and heightened geopolitical tensions. Major bullion dealers and futures markets reported prices in the low $72 range through early U.S. hours.
24 December 2025
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  • Oil Drops to 3-Month Low as Hormuz Reopens; ASX Energy Stocks Dip
    June 19, 2026, 4:20 PM EDT. Oil prices plunged to their lowest since March after a temporary US-Iran deal reopened the Strait of Hormuz, easing conflict-driven supply fears. Brent crude fell over a third from this year's peak as the 'war premium' from Middle East tensions unwound. Australian energy stocks followed, with Woodside, Santos, and Karoon Energy all dropping. Woodside's hedged production and near-complete Scarborough LNG project provide resilience, while Santos and Karoon face more risk amid uncertain oil prices. Market watchers see the selloff as sentiment-driven rather than demand-related but note the fragile truce could unravel, potentially reigniting volatility.

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