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Canada Economy News Today (December 3, 2025): Big Bank Earnings, Cooling Housing and a Cautious Bank of Canada

Canada Economy News Today (December 3, 2025): Big Bank Earnings, Cooling Housing and a Cautious Bank of Canada

Canada’s economy is sending mixed signals this Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Big banks are reporting strong profits and raising dividends, the stock market is hovering near record highs, but the housing market – especially in Toronto – is clearly soft, and the Bank of Canada is in no rush to cut interest rates further. Here’s a full look at today’s key developments for the Canadian economy.
3 December 2025
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Fresnillo PLC (LON:FRES) on 3 December 2025: Silver Super‑Cycle Star or Overheated FTSE 100 High‑Flyer?

Fresnillo PLC (LON:FRES) on 3 December 2025: Silver Super‑Cycle Star or Overheated FTSE 100 High‑Flyer?

Fresnillo PLC’s stock has gone from sleepy mid‑cap miner to one of the loudest names on the London market in 2025, powered by record precious‑metal prices, surging profits and a bold move into Canada. As of 3 December 2025, investors are grappling with a simple but uncomfortable question: how much good news is already in the price? At around 11:00 GMT on 3 December, Fresnillo’s London‑listed shares were trading at 2,788p, up about 2.2% on the day and a staggering ~319% higher than a year ago. That puts the company’s market value near £20.8bn, with a trailing P/E ratio of about 60x and a modest dividend yield of roughly 1.2%. FT Markets
3 December 2025
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US Economy News Today, December 3, 2025: Fed Cut Bets, Weaker Dollar, Data Deluge and Shutdown Fallout

US Economy News Today, December 3, 2025: Fed Cut Bets, Weaker Dollar, Data Deluge and Shutdown Fallout

The United States economy today looks like a tug‑of‑war: powerful investment in artificial intelligence and fresh fiscal stimulus are pulling growth along, while tariffs, a softening labor market and the after‑effects of a record‑long government shutdown tug in the opposite direction. As of Wednesday, December 3, markets are leaning toward the optimistic side of that rope. Stocks are climbing, the dollar is sliding, and traders are almost certain the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at next week’s policy meeting—even as new data show growth moderating and inflation stuck around 3%.
3 December 2025
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Ashtead Group plc (LON:AHT) Stock on 3 December 2025: Share Price, $1.5bn Buyback, US Listing Plan and 2026 Outlook

Ashtead Group plc (LON:AHT) Stock on 3 December 2025: Share Price, $1.5bn Buyback, US Listing Plan and 2026 Outlook

Ashtead Group plc, the FTSE 100 equipment rental giant behind the Sunbelt Rentals brand, is trading well below its peak as of 3 December 2025, yet is returning billions to shareholders and preparing to shift its primary listing to New York. With Q2 results due on 9 December and a $1.5 billion buyback in full swing, the stock sits at the crossroads of cyclical worries and a still‑compelling long‑term growth story. ashtead-group.com+1 By late morning in London, Ashtead Group shares were quoted around 4,665p, down about 0.4% on the day, giving the group a market value just under £20 billion. FT Markets
3 December 2025
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Marks & Spencer (MKS.L) Stock Update: Price Action, Outlook and Analyst Forecasts – 3 December 2025

Marks & Spencer (MKS.L) Stock Update: Price Action, Outlook and Analyst Forecasts – 3 December 2025

Marks and Spencer Group plc stock is back in the spotlight after a profit hit from a cyberattack, a fresh Christmas marketing push – and a headline-grabbing long‑term analyst call of 705p per share. Performance-wise, data from Hargreaves Lansdown and StockAnalysis shows M&S shares are modestly negative year‑to‑date in 2025 but still up strongly over the medium term — roughly +170% over three years and +150% over five years. Intelligent Investor+1
3 December 2025
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Silver Price Today, December 3, 2025: Record Highs Near $58 Fuel Bold 2026–2027 Outlook

Silver Price Today, December 3, 2025: Record Highs Near $58 Fuel Bold 2026–2027 Outlook

Silver has stormed back into the spotlight in 2025. The metal is trading near fresh record highs around $58 per ounce, capping what multiple analysts describe as silver’s strongest year since 1979.JM Bullion+2Meyka+2 Below is a detailed look at today’s silver price, the forces behind the 2025 rally, and what major banks and market strategists now expect for 2026 and beyond.
3 December 2025
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Gold Price Today, December 3, 2025: XAU Holds Above $4,200 as Fed Cut Bets and Weak Currencies Drive Global Rally

Gold Price Today, December 3, 2025: XAU Holds Above $4,200 as Fed Cut Bets and Weak Currencies Drive Global Rally

Gold prices are holding firmly above the key $4,200-per-ounce level on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, as traders double down on expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut next week, a weaker U.S. dollar, and strong central-bank demand. In India and much of Asia, local gold rates have surged to record or near‑record highs as domestic currencies slide against the dollar, amplifying the move in local terms. RTTNews+1 Below is a detailed look at today’s gold price, what’s driving the move, and how major banks, institutions and models are positioning their forecasts for 2025–2030.
3 December 2025
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Mortgage Rates Today, December 3, 2025: 30‑Year Fixed Hovers Around 6.2% Ahead of Key Fed Meeting

Mortgage Rates Today, December 3, 2025: 30‑Year Fixed Hovers Around 6.2% Ahead of Key Fed Meeting

Mortgage rates are kicking off December in a narrow band around the low‑6% range, as markets wait for next week’s Federal Reserve decision and fresh inflation data. Different national trackers disagree by a few basis points, but they all paint the same picture: borrowing is cheaper than it was at the start of 2025, yet still well above the sub‑3% pandemic era. Different outlets track mortgage rates using different data sets—lender quotes, live rate sheets, or actual loan applications—which explains why their numbers don’t match exactly. Here’s how the main trackers line up this morning:
3 December 2025
Solana Price Today, December 3, 2025: SOL Reclaims $140 as ETF Inflows and On‑Chain Demand Spike

Solana Price Today, December 3, 2025: SOL Reclaims $140 as ETF Inflows and On‑Chain Demand Spike

Solana’s price is surging today. As of publication on December 3, 2025, SOL is trading around $141–$142, up roughly 11% in the last 24 hours, with a market cap of about $79 billion, keeping it firmly in the global top‑10 cryptocurrencies. CoinMarketCap+1 At the same time, Solana remains about 55–57% below its all‑time high near $295, reminding traders that the current rally is taking place after a deep, multi‑month drawdown. Pintu
3 December 2025
Crypto Prices Today, December 3, 2025: Bitcoin Reclaims $93K as Ethereum’s Fusaka Upgrade and ETF News Fuel Rally

Crypto Prices Today, December 3, 2025: Bitcoin Reclaims $93K as Ethereum’s Fusaka Upgrade and ETF News Fuel Rally

The crypto market snapped back hard today, with Bitcoin back above $93,000, Ethereum comfortably reclaiming $3,000, and a wave of altcoins—from Sui to Pudgy Penguins and Hyperliquid—posting double‑digit gains. A mix of ETF breakthroughs, macro tailwinds, and a major Ethereum upgrade is driving the rebound. crypto.news+2ABP Live+2 Below is a detailed look at crypto prices today plus the freshest news, forecasts, and analysis published today that traders are watching.
3 December 2025
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Prudential plc (LON: PRU) Near 52‑Week High on $2bn Buyback: What 3 December 2025 Means for the Stock

Prudential plc (LON: PRU) Near 52‑Week High on $2bn Buyback: What 3 December 2025 Means for the Stock

Prudential plc’s share price has quietly turned into one of the FTSE 100’s comeback stories. On 3 December 2025, the Asia‑focused insurer is trading just under £11, close to its 52‑week high, after a year of strong operational growth and an aggressive share buyback programme that is eating through the share count. Hargreaves Lansdown+2MarketWatch+2 At the same time, analysts still see double‑digit upside from here, and fresh regulatory news shows that buybacks are continuing right up to year‑end. So is Prudential plc stock still a buy in December 2025, or has the easy money been made?
3 December 2025
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Singapore Stock Market Today, 3 December 2025: STI Extends Rally on Fed Cut Hopes and UltraGreen.ai’s Blockbuster IPO

Singapore Stock Market Today, 3 December 2025: STI Extends Rally on Fed Cut Hopes and UltraGreen.ai’s Blockbuster IPO

Singapore’s stock market extended its year-end rally on Wednesday, 3 December 2025, as the Straits Times Index logged a sixth straight day of gains. Rate‑cut optimism, a record‑high OCBC share price and the high‑profile UltraGreen.ai listing on SGX all helped keep sentiment risk‑on, even as broader market breadth remained slightly negative. The Business Times+1 Singapore shares tracked the positive tone across Asia, with both the STI and the iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index finishing in the green. The STI added 16.56 points, or nearly 0.4%, to 4,554.52, while the iEdge Next 50 – which is heavy on S‑REITs and mid‑caps – climbed 6.36 points to 1,447.52. The Business Times+2The Straits Times+2
3 December 2025
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Tokyo Stock Market Today, December 3, 2025: Nikkei 225 Rebounds Toward 50,000 as Tech Rallies and BOJ Jitters Cool

Tokyo Stock Market Today, December 3, 2025: Nikkei 225 Rebounds Toward 50,000 as Tech Rallies and BOJ Jitters Cool

Tokyo – The Tokyo stock market snapped back on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, as the Nikkei 225 jumped 1.14% to close at 49,864.68, reclaiming much of Monday’s Bank of Japan–driven losses and briefly surging above the psychologically important 50,000 line.Nikkei Indexes+1 The rebound was powered by heavyweight technology and AI-related names such as Tokyo Electron, Advantest and SoftBank Group, even as broader market breadth remained negative and the more domestically focused Topix index slipped 0.2% to 3,334.32.Times Union+1
3 December 2025
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Whitbread PLC (LON: WTB) Share Price on 3 December 2025: Budget Hit, Buybacks and 2026 Stock Forecast

Whitbread PLC (LON: WTB) Share Price on 3 December 2025: Budget Hit, Buybacks and 2026 Stock Forecast

Whitbread PLC, the Premier Inn owner and one of the FTSE 100’s most cyclically exposed consumer stocks, is trading in the aftermath of a brutal late‑November sell‑off driven by the UK Budget’s business‑rates shock and a flurry of analyst revisions. As of the morning of 3 December 2025, Whitbread shares are trading around 2,415p, roughly 14% lower than a year ago and well below their early‑October peak. FT Markets+1 Despite the hit, most broker models still point to sizeable upside over the next 12 months – but that upside now comes with a clearly higher dose of policy and cost‑inflation risk than before the UK’s Autumn Budget.
3 December 2025
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German Stock Market Today, December 3, 2025: DAX Extends Rebound as Tech & Industrials Rise While PMI and Auto Sector Gloom Weigh

German Stock Market Today, December 3, 2025: DAX Extends Rebound as Tech & Industrials Rise While PMI and Auto Sector Gloom Weigh

The German stock market in Frankfurt inched higher on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, with the DAX 40 up around 0.3% and trading near 23,780 points by late morning, extending Tuesday’s rebound after a weak start to December. Gains were led by technology and industrial names, in line with a broader European upswing, even as fresh PMI data and a sharp deterioration in auto‑sector sentiment highlighted how fragile Germany’s recovery remains. Reuters+4Reuters+4Investing.com+4 After a rocky start to the month, the DAX 40 is slowly clawing back lost ground:
3 December 2025
XRP Price Today Holds Above $2 as ETF Inflows and Singapore License Spark Bold Forecasts (December 3, 2025)

XRP Price Today Holds Above $2 as ETF Inflows and Singapore License Spark Bold Forecasts (December 3, 2025)

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. After a choppy start to the week, XRP is back comfortably above the $2 mark, trading around $2.18–$2.20 at press time. Data from CryptoSlate shows XRP up 8.6% over the last 24 hours, with 24‑hour volume near $4.8 billion and a market capitalization around $132 billion. CryptoSlate
3 December 2025
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