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Currency Prices Today (Dec 17, 2025): Dollar Index Near 2½‑Month Lows, Pound Slides on UK Inflation, Yen in Focus Ahead of BoJ

Currency Prices Today (Dec 17, 2025): Dollar Index Near 2½‑Month Lows, Pound Slides on UK Inflation, Yen in Focus Ahead of BoJ

Foreign-exchange markets are closing in on the end of 2025 with a clear theme: central banks (and the data that shapes them) are back in the driver’s seat. On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, the U.S. dollar steadied but remained close to its weakest levels since early October, as traders weighed mixed U.S. labor data, a looming inflation print, and a packed central-bank calendar. The British pound fell sharply after a downside surprise in U.K. inflation strengthened expectations of a Bank of England rate cut. Meanwhile, the Japanese yen stayed under pressure ahead of what markets widely expect to be a
17 December 2025
Commodities Prices Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Oil Jumps on Venezuela Blockade, Silver Hits Record High, Copper and Iron Ore Firm

Commodities Prices Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Oil Jumps on Venezuela Blockade, Silver Hits Record High, Copper and Iron Ore Firm

December 17, 2025 — Commodity markets are closing out the year with a familiar mix of geopolitics, interest-rate expectations, and supply constraints driving sharp day-to-day moves. Today’s biggest story is energy: oil prices rebounded more than 2% after the U.S. ordered a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, injecting fresh uncertainty into a market that had just been trading near five-year lows on oversupply fears. Reuters+2Reuters+2 At the same time, the metals complex continues to dominate the “commodities prices today” conversation: silver surged to new all-time highs above $66/oz and gold held firm above $4,300/oz as softer
17 December 2025
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US Treasury Bond Prices Today (Dec 17, 2025): Yields Edge Higher With CPI Looming and Fed Liquidity Moves in Focus

US Treasury Bond Prices Today (Dec 17, 2025): Yields Edge Higher With CPI Looming and Fed Liquidity Moves in Focus

NEW YORK, Dec. 17, 2025 — U.S. Treasury bond prices are slightly lower today, nudging yields modestly higher across key maturities as investors position for a pivotal inflation update due Thursday and digest fresh signals about liquidity conditions into year-end. In early trading, benchmark yields hovered near recent highs: the 10-year Treasury yield sat around 4.17% and the 2-year yield held near 3.51%, reflecting a market that’s still debating how quickly the Federal Reserve can cut rates in 2026. MarketWatch+2Morningstar+2 The backdrop is unusually complicated: delayed U.S. economic data releases following recent shutdown-related disruptions, rising geopolitical noise that has pushed
17 December 2025
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Agape ATP Corporation (ATPC) Stock News Today: After-Hours Spike on Dec. 17, 2025 as Investors Weigh Volatility Statement, Proxy Proposals, and Forecast Signals

Agape ATP Corporation (ATPC) Stock News Today: After-Hours Spike on Dec. 17, 2025 as Investors Weigh Volatility Statement, Proxy Proposals, and Forecast Signals

Agape ATP Corporation (NASDAQ: ATPC) is back on traders’ radars on December 17, 2025, after a sharp after-hours move to around $0.13 following a regular-session close near $0.09. Benzinga+2Public+2 That bounce is the latest twist in what can only be described as a violent December tape for ATPC: the stock suffered a single-day plunge of roughly 95% on Dec. 10, then staged a dramatic rebound the next session with extraordinary volume, before sliding again into mid-December. StockAnalysis So what’s behind today’s headline move—and what are investors focusing on next? The short answer: (1) the company’s recent statement addressing the volatility,
17 December 2025
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Gold Price Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Spot Gold Holds Near $4,320 as Fed Cut Bets and Geopolitical Risks Support Bullion

Gold Price Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Spot Gold Holds Near $4,320 as Fed Cut Bets and Geopolitical Risks Support Bullion

December 17, 2025 — Gold is holding firm in the low-$4,300s on Wednesday, staying close to recent highs as investors weigh a cooling U.S. labor market, a softer dollar backdrop, and a fresh round of geopolitical tension—all while bracing for U.S. inflation data that could set the tone into year-end. In the latest session, spot gold rose 0.4% to $4,318.99 per ounce by 10:15 GMT, while U.S. gold futures gained 0.4% to $4,348.10. Gold is now up about 65% year-to-date, one of its strongest annual performances in decades. Reuters Gold price today: what’s happening right now Gold’s price action on
17 December 2025
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European Stock Markets Today: STOXX 600 Near Record as Banks, Oil and Miners Rally on UK Inflation Surprise (Dec. 17, 2025)

European Stock Markets Today: STOXX 600 Near Record as Banks, Oil and Miners Rally on UK Inflation Surprise (Dec. 17, 2025)

European stock markets pushed higher on Wednesday, December 17, as a broad rebound in financials and commodity-linked shares helped the region recover from the prior session’s dip—while a sharp downside surprise in UK inflation turbocharged rate-cut expectations and lifted London-listed equities. The pan-European STOXX 600 rose 0.4% to 581.81 by mid-morning in Europe, moving back within “striking distance” of its record high. Banks led, supported by energy and mining after a jump in oil and precious metals. Reuters+1 In the largest national moves, the UK’s FTSE 100 outperformed after inflation data strengthened the case for a Bank of England cut
17 December 2025
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XRP Price Today (Dec. 17, 2025): XRP Trades Near $1.91 as $2 Resistance Holds and $1.77 Support Comes Into Focus

XRP Price Today (Dec. 17, 2025): XRP Trades Near $1.91 as $2 Resistance Holds and $1.77 Support Comes Into Focus

XRP is trading around $1.91 on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, with an intraday range roughly between $1.90 and $1.94 as traders weigh a risk-off crypto tape against a growing list of XRP-specific catalysts (ETFs, new derivatives products, and Ripple’s regulatory progress). Depending on the data feed and exchange, spot pricing is clustering in the $1.90–$1.93 area today, with composite pricing around $1.91 also reflected on major market trackers. CoinGecko+1 The key takeaway for today’s XRP market: price action is still struggling to reclaim $2, even as institutional access continues to expand. Several analysts publishing on Dec. 17 are calling attention
17 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Jumps as UK Inflation Cools and Bank of England Rate-Cut Bets Surge (17 December 2025)

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Jumps as UK Inflation Cools and Bank of England Rate-Cut Bets Surge (17 December 2025)

London stocks closed firmly higher on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, after a sharper-than-expected drop in UK inflation turbocharged expectations of an imminent Bank of England (BoE) interest-rate cut and triggered a broad rally across rate-sensitive and internationally exposed sectors. Key takeaways from UK markets today Market snapshot: where UK indices finished on 17 December 2025 FTSE 100 (UK large caps)The FTSE 100 closed at 9,847.61, up 1.68% on the day. It traded between 9,744.40 and 9,850.70, after opening at 9,762.26. Investing.com FTSE 250 (UK mid caps)The FTSE 250 ended at 22,230.76, up 0.86%. It ranged from 22,041.74 to 22,269.24 after
17 December 2025
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Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 slips to 8,585 as banks and energy weigh, while gold and lithium miners rally (Dec 17, 2025)

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 slips to 8,585 as banks and energy weigh, while gold and lithium miners rally (Dec 17, 2025)

Australia’s share market finished modestly lower on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, with the S&P/ASX 200 easing for a third straight session as weakness in banks, energy, healthcare and consumer staples outweighed a strong rebound across gold and lithium-linked resources stocks. TradingView+2ABC+2 The headline index closed down 13.7 points (‑0.16%) at 8,585.2, after a choppy day in which advancers narrowly beat decliners across the broader market—an intraday tug-of-war reflecting a late-year market stuck between “Santa rally” hopes and renewed concern about 2026 interest rates. TradingView+1 ASX close: What happened in the Australian share market on 17 December 2025 The ASX 200 ended the day lower by about 0.2%, with 10 of 11 sectors in the red
17 December 2025
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India Stock Market Today (Dec 17, 2025): Sensex slips 120, Nifty ends below 25,900 as FII selling and trade-deal uncertainty weigh; rupee rebounds on RBI support

India Stock Market Today (Dec 17, 2025): Sensex slips 120, Nifty ends below 25,900 as FII selling and trade-deal uncertainty weigh; rupee rebounds on RBI support

Mumbai, December 17, 2025: Indian equities ended marginally lower for the third consecutive session, with benchmark indices struggling to extend early gains as investors weighed persistent foreign outflows, a still-fragile rupee narrative, and a lack of fresh clarity on India–U.S. trade negotiations. Reuters+1 Market close: Sensex, Nifty edge lower; broader market remains under pressure By the closing bell on Wednesday: Reuters noted the benchmarks are down about 0.9% across three sessions, highlighting how the market has remained in “wait-and-watch” mode despite only mild single-day losses. Reuters Why the market fell today: 4 drivers investors tracked most closely 1) Foreign selling keeps sentiment cautious A key overhang remains the pace
17 December 2025
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Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Futures Edge Higher as Oil Jumps on Venezuela Blockade, Investors Eye Key Data and Rate Signals (Dec. 17, 2025)

Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Futures Edge Higher as Oil Jumps on Venezuela Blockade, Investors Eye Key Data and Rate Signals (Dec. 17, 2025)

As of 6:15 a.m. EST on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, Canada’s stock market setup is being pulled in two directions: year-end profit-taking after a blockbuster 2025 run and a fresh commodity-driven tailwind led by a sharp rebound in oil prices overnight. The early read is cautiously constructive. S&P/TSX 60 December futures were modestly higher in overnight trading, pointing to a steadier start for Bay Street after three straight down sessions on the TSX. Barchart.com But today’s tone may hinge less on “risk-on/risk-off” headlines and more on how traders digest three immediate catalysts: Below is what matters most for Canadian stocks today—what’s driving the pre-market narrative, what data could
17 December 2025
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Transocean (RIG) Stock News and Forecast for Dec. 17, 2025: Analyst Moves, Backlog Updates, and 2026 Guidance

Transocean (RIG) Stock News and Forecast for Dec. 17, 2025: Analyst Moves, Backlog Updates, and 2026 Guidance

Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) is back in the spotlight on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, after a sharp pullback that interrupted what had been a strong run for the offshore driller earlier this month. In early pricing, RIG was around $3.84. The setup is classic Transocean: a company with tangible signs of operational improvement (backlog additions, rising activity, clearer guidance) colliding with the two forces that never really leave the stock alone—oil-price sensitivity and balance-sheet scrutiny. Transocean stock today: what investors are reacting to on Dec. 17 RIG’s latest move comes immediately after a bruising session on Tuesday, Dec. 16, when
17 December 2025
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First Majestic Silver Stock (NYSE: AG) News Today: Silver Tops $65, Santa Elena Updates, Convertible Notes, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 17, 2025)

First Majestic Silver Stock (NYSE: AG) News Today: Silver Tops $65, Santa Elena Updates, Convertible Notes, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 17, 2025)

First Majestic Silver Corp. (NYSE: AG; TSX: AG) is back in the spotlight on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, as the precious-metals rally intensifies and fresh company developments continue to ripple through the market. In early trading action, U.S.-listed precious-metal miners—including First Majestic—rose about 3%, helped by a surge in bullion prices that pushed silver above $65 for the first time, according to Reuters. Reuters AG stock has already had a high-volatility, high-momentum run in December—exactly the kind of tape action you’d expect when the underlying commodity is making historic moves and investors are hunting for “leveraged-to-silver” exposure. Nasdaq+1 Below is
17 December 2025
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Asia Stock Markets Today: Nikkei, Hang Seng, Shanghai and Kospi Rise as Tech Rebounds; Australia, Malaysia Slip (Dec. 17, 2025)

Asia Stock Markets Today: Nikkei, Hang Seng, Shanghai and Kospi Rise as Tech Rebounds; Australia, Malaysia Slip (Dec. 17, 2025)

Asian stock markets ended mixed but broadly firmer on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, with North Asia leading gains as chip and AI-linked stocks rebounded, while Australia and parts of Southeast Asia showed more caution amid banking-sector pressure and rate-path uncertainty. A tech-led bounce across Japan, South Korea, mainland China and Hong Kong followed mixed cues from the U.S. (Nasdaq higher, broader indices softer), while investors continued to weigh what a “noisy” U.S. jobs report means for the Federal Reserve’s next moves. TradingView+2TradingView+2 At the same time, markets faced a cluster of policy catalysts: traders were positioning for a Bank of Japan decision later this week, Thailand delivered another rate cut, and Indonesia
17 December 2025
US Stock Market Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Futures Tick Higher Ahead of Inflation Data and Fed Speakers

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Futures Tick Higher Ahead of Inflation Data and Fed Speakers

NEW YORK — 6:15 a.m. ET, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. U.S. stock futures are edging higher early Wednesday after a mixed Tuesday session, as investors recalibrate expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts and brace for a late-week burst of inflation data. The pre-market tone is being shaped by three forces: a “noisy” jobs report that revived easing bets, a rebound in oil after fresh Venezuela headlines, and a busy stretch for earnings and deal-driven single-stock moves. markets.businessinsider.com+2Reuters+2 US stock futures rise modestly ahead of the opening bell As of roughly 5:50 a.m. ET, futures pointed to a slightly stronger start for Wall Street:
17 December 2025
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Rio Tinto (RIO) news today: Rhodes Ridge greenlights $191m study, green iron momentum builds, and Rusal court ruling adds legal noise (17 Dec 2025)

Rio Tinto (RIO) news today: Rhodes Ridge greenlights $191m study, green iron momentum builds, and Rusal court ruling adds legal noise (17 Dec 2025)

Rio Tinto plc (NYSE: RIO) is in focus on 17 December 2025 as a cluster of iron-ore growth and decarbonisation headlines land alongside a renewed legal overhang tied to its alumina joint venture with Russia’s Rusal. In Australia, Rio-backed initiatives spanning Pilbara supply growth (Rhodes Ridge) and lower‑emissions iron and steel pathways (Calix “Zesty” and the NeoSmelt consortium) are shaping the narrative, while competitive pressure around Guinea’s next wave of high-grade iron ore projects continues to build. What’s driving the Rio Tinto story on 17 December 2025 Here are the key Rio-linked developments circulating today: Rio Tinto share price check
17 December 2025
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APA Corporation Stock (APA) News Today, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook — What’s Driving APA Shares on Dec. 17, 2025

APA Corporation Stock (APA) News Today, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook — What’s Driving APA Shares on Dec. 17, 2025

APA Corporation (NASDAQ: APA) is back in the spotlight on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, after a sharp energy-sector slide pushed the stock notably lower in the prior session—just as crude oil whipsawed on a mix of oversupply fears and fresh geopolitical headlines. APA’s share move is happening at the intersection of three storylines investors care about right now: Below is what’s new, what analysts are forecasting, and what matters next for APA stock as of 17.12.2025. APA stock price action: why APA shares fell, and what’s happening premarket on Dec. 17 APA closed Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 at $23.96, down
17 December 2025
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Altimmune (ALT) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Pemvidutide Catalysts, CEO Transition, and Wall Street Price Targets

Altimmune (ALT) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Pemvidutide Catalysts, CEO Transition, and Wall Street Price Targets

Altimmune, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALT) is back in the biotech spotlight on December 17, 2025—less because the company suddenly became “safe,” and more because it’s heading into the kind of binary stretch that turns small-cap biotech charts into roller coasters: a high-stakes clinical update is expected before year-end, leadership is changing hands, and Wall Street price targets remain dramatically spread out. Shares were indicated around $5.03 early Wednesday, after closing at roughly the same level on Tuesday (Dec. 16). MarketBeat Altimmune stock price action: why traders keep circling ALT ALT has been showing the classic behavior of a catalyst-driven biotech: sharp
17 December 2025
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Compass Group PLC (CPG) in Focus Today: BNP Exane Downgrade, Share Price Moves, and What Investors Are Watching (17 December 2025)

Compass Group PLC (CPG) in Focus Today: BNP Exane Downgrade, Share Price Moves, and What Investors Are Watching (17 December 2025)

Compass Group PLC (LSE: CPG) drew fresh attention on 17 Dec 2025 after a BNP Exane downgrade. Here’s what happened today, how the stock traded, and what’s next. Compass Group PLC (LSE: CPG) — the FTSE 100 catering and support services giant — is back in the spotlight on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, after a notable analyst downgrade sparked debate about one of the company’s most important operational metrics: client retention, particularly in the US healthcare vertical. investments.halifax.co.uk Even without a new regulatory announcement from the company today, the stock is giving investors plenty to digest: a sharp difference of
17 December 2025
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GSK plc (GSK) news: FDA approves twice‑yearly asthma biologic Exdensur on Dec. 17, 2025

GSK plc (GSK) news: FDA approves twice‑yearly asthma biologic Exdensur on Dec. 17, 2025

GSK plc (GSK) announced today that the FDA approved Exdensur (depemokimab‑ulaa) for severe eosinophilic asthma in patients 12+. Here’s what it means for GSK’s respiratory pipeline, competition, and shareholders on 17.12.2025. GSK plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) is in the spotlight on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, after the company confirmed US FDA approval for Exdensur (depemokimab‑ulaa)—a new twice‑yearly biologic for severe asthma—while also releasing its latest share buyback update through a regulatory filing. Investegate+1 Below is a full, reader-friendly rundown of all current GSK news items dated 17.12.2025, plus what they signal for patients, clinicians, and investors. Today’s GSK headlines (17.12.2025) 1)
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Deutsche Telekom stock slips despite fresh buyback — what matters before earnings

Deutsche Telekom stock slips despite fresh buyback — what matters before earnings

8 February 2026
Deutsche Telekom shares fell 1.1% to 30.26 euros Friday, despite the company repurchasing 250,873 shares for about 7.63 million euros on Xetra. The drop came as European stocks rose and T-Mobile US shares slipped 2.2%. Deutsche Telekom’s 2025 results are due Feb. 26. The company has completed its 2025 buyback and launched a new 2 billion euro programme for 2026.
Airbus stock price ends higher near 191 euros as January deliveries slow, earnings loom

Airbus stock price ends higher near 191 euros as January deliveries slow, earnings loom

8 February 2026
Airbus shares rose 0.94% to 191.30 euros Friday as the company reported 19 aircraft deliveries in January, down from 25 a year earlier. Supply chain bottlenecks remain an issue, with executives at the Singapore Airshow calling delays “unacceptable.” Jefferies kept a Neutral rating and a 215-euro price target. Airbus will report full-year 2025 results on Feb. 19.
Banco Santander stock heads into Monday after Friday bounce as buyback and Webster deal loom

Banco Santander stock heads into Monday after Friday bounce as buyback and Webster deal loom

8 February 2026
Banco Santander shares closed up 1.85% at €10.66 in Madrid Friday after launching a €5.03 billion buyback and agreeing to acquire U.S. lender Webster Financial for $12.2 billion. Santander said its board will review the 2025 cash dividend proposal on Feb. 24. The bank also raised its UK motor finance redress provision to £461 million amid regulatory uncertainty.
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