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Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Futures Soft as Bank of Canada and Fed Rate Decisions Loom – What to Know Before the Open on December 10, 2025

Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Futures Soft as Bank of Canada and Fed Rate Decisions Loom – What to Know Before the Open on December 10, 2025

TORONTO – As Canadian investors get ready for the Toronto Stock Exchange to open on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, markets are staring down a rare double‑header of central bank decisions: the Bank of Canada in the morning and the U.S. Federal Reserve later in the day. Here’s a detailed look at how futures, global markets, commodities and key stocks are setting up before the bell — and what to watch as policy makers take centre stage. 1. Pre‑Market Snapshot: TSX Futures Point to a Slightly Softer Open Futures trading suggests a cautious tone in Canada before the open. In other
10 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today, 10 December 2025: FTSE 100 Steadies as Fed Rate Cut and BoE Signals Take Center Stage

UK Stock Market Today, 10 December 2025: FTSE 100 Steadies as Fed Rate Cut and BoE Signals Take Center Stage

London – December 10, 2025 The United Kingdom stock market traded in a narrow range on Wednesday, with the FTSE 100 hovering just above the 9,650 level as investors weighed a heavy slate of corporate news against looming interest‑rate decisions from the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England (BoE). European markets drifted lower, but London’s blue‑chip index managed modest gains, while mid‑caps lagged.tradingview.com+ 2Reuters+ 2 FTSE 100 edges up while FTSE 250 lags At the open, the FTSE 100 index ticked about 0.1% higher, near 9,650 , extending an attempted rebound after three straight sessions of losses. The
10 December 2025
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Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Eases as RBA Hawkish Shift and Fed Decision Keep Investors on Edge (10 December 2025)

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Eases as RBA Hawkish Shift and Fed Decision Keep Investors on Edge (10 December 2025)

The Australian stock market spent Wednesday treading water, weighed down by a hawkish Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), rising bond yields and bail ahead of a key US Federal Reserve rate decision. The S&P/ASX 200 – Australia’s main benchmark of the top 200 listed companies, covering around three-quarters of local equity market value – finished slightly lower, around 8,577 points, down about 0.1% after trading between roughly 8,560 and 8,610 during the session.Market Index+ 2Intelligent Investor+ 2 Losses were modest but extended Tuesday’s 0.45% fall to 8,585.9 , which followed the RBA’s clear signal that rate cuts are off the
10 December 2025
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Swiss Stock Market Outlook Today (9 December 2025): Roche Catalysts, SNB Rate Bets and Fed Jitters Set the Tone

Swiss Stock Market Outlook Today (9 December 2025): Roche Catalysts, SNB Rate Bets and Fed Jitters Set the Tone

Zurich’s stock market is heading into Tuesday’s session with the Swiss Market Index (SMI) hovering just under the symbolic 13,000 level, as investors juggle a powerful mix of bullish news from Roche, cautious analyst calls on financials and industrials, and a high‑stakes week for central banks led by the Swiss National Bank (SNB) and the U.S. Federal Reserve. Below is a structured rundown of what you need to know before the SIX Swiss Exchange opens today. 1. Where the Swiss Market Index Stands Before the Bell Monday’s close: SMI flirts with 13,000 Pre‑market indication: slightly softer start Taken together, the signals suggest a broadly flat
9 December 2025
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Nordic Nasdaq Pre‑Market Today (9 December 2025): BioArctic, Rusta, Sampo and Vestjysk Bank in Focus as Fed Meeting Begins

Nordic Nasdaq Pre‑Market Today (9 December 2025): BioArctic, Rusta, Sampo and Vestjysk Bank in Focus as Fed Meeting Begins

Investors across Stockholm, Helsinki, Copenhagen and Reykjavik wake up to a cautious but event‑packed Tuesday. A soft close in global equities, fresh corporate news from several Nordic blue chips and growth names, and the start of a pivotal U.S. Federal Reserve meeting are set to shape the tone when the Nasdaq Nordic markets open today. Business Recorder Quick pre‑open snapshot Against that backdrop, today’s Nordic Nasdaq session is likely to open cautious but busy, with several stock‑specific catalysts and structural changes on the regional exchanges. 1. Fed meeting dominates global backdrop The U.S. Federal Reserve begins a two‑day meeting today, and it is
9 December 2025
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Australia Economic Calendar Today: RBA Rate Decision and NAB Business Survey in Focus – 9 December 2025

Australia Economic Calendar Today: RBA Rate Decision and NAB Business Survey in Focus – 9 December 2025

Australia’s economic calendar for Tuesday, 9 December 2025 is dominated by two high‑impact events: Both hit just weeks after inflation jumped to 3.8% year‑on‑year in October, the fastest pace this year, and after Q3 GDP grew 2.1% annually, the strongest in two years. Australian Bureau of Statistics+3Australian Bureau of Statistics+3Australian Bureau of Statistics+3 Below is a structured look at the day’s key events, the latest data, and what it all means for the AUD, bond markets and the ASX 200. Australia’s 9 December 2025 economic calendar at a glance Local times are AEDT (Sydney/Canberra). 1. RBA December meeting: a “hawkish hold” is the base case
9 December 2025
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Fed, RBA, BoC and SNB: The Central‑Bank Heavy Economic Calendar for 8–15 December 2025

Fed, RBA, BoC and SNB: The Central‑Bank Heavy Economic Calendar for 8–15 December 2025

The coming week is one of the most important of the year for macro traders. Between 8 and 15 December 2025, four major central banks meet, China releases fresh trade and inflation data, and Europe and the UK publish key inflation and growth numbers. All of it lands against a backdrop of moderating but still‑sticky global inflation and mounting political pressure for easier policy. Financial Times+2Trading Economics+2 Below is a detailed, day‑by‑day guide to the global economic calendar, plus the latest forecasts and market narratives as of 7 December 2025. Big picture: Why this week matters In short: rates are no
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
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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
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USD to INR Today, 4 December 2025: Rupee Breaches 90, RBI’s New Stance, Fed Cut Hopes and 2026–2030 Forecasts

USD to INR Today, 4 December 2025: Rupee Breaches 90, RBI’s New Stance, Fed Cut Hopes and 2026–2030 Forecasts

The US dollar–Indian rupee (USD/INR) pair is trading around historic territory on 4 December 2025, with the rupee having slipped past the psychologically crucial ₹90 per dollar level for the first time this week and briefly hitting fresh all‑time lows near ₹90.4.Investing.com+2dtnext+2 At the time of writing, most real‑time trackers show USD/INR fluctuating roughly between ₹89.9 and ₹90.6, with indicative spot quotes close to ₹90.0–90.3: In short: one US dollar now buys roughly ₹90, a new regime for a currency pair that spent most of early 2025 in the mid‑80s.Exchange Rates UK 1. How We Got to 90: A Week
4 December 2025
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Luxembourg Goes Full Bitcoin: First Eurozone Sovereign Wealth Fund Puts 1% Into BTC as Europe Tests Central Bank Crypto

Luxembourg Goes Full Bitcoin: First Eurozone Sovereign Wealth Fund Puts 1% Into BTC as Europe Tests Central Bank Crypto

Luxembourg’s 1% Bitcoin Bet: Small Slice, Huge Signal Luxembourg has confirmed that its Intergenerational Sovereign Wealth Fund (FSIL) now holds 1% of its portfolio in Bitcoin, roughly €7 million out of about €700–730 million in assets. coinpaprika.com+2Luxembourg for Finance+2 The move stems from a July 2025 policy revision that lets FSIL allocate up to 15% of its holdings to “alternative investments” such as private equity, real estate, and digital assets. Bitcoin is the first crypto asset to make the cut. Luxembourg for Finance+2Goodwin Law Firm+2 According to official and legal briefings: In other words, Luxembourg hasn’t gone “all‑in” on BTC
14 November 2025
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Gold Prices Smash All-Time Highs – Is Now the Moment to Buy or Bail?

Gold Price Today, 7 November 2025: XAU/USD holds above $4,000 as rate‑cut bets rise; China’s central bank extends buying streak

Summary: Gold is trading just over the $4,000/oz mark today as a softer dollar earlier in the session and growing expectations for another U.S. rate cut buoy bullion. The world’s biggest official-sector buyer—China—also extended its gold‑buying streak in October, underscoring persistent central‑bank support. A record‑long U.S. government shutdown has delayed key data releases, pushing traders to lean on private labor indicators and policy signals. Reuters+2TradingView+2 Live gold price snapshot (as of Friday, 7 November 2025) Editor’s note: Intra‑day price swings mean “weekly change” signals are mixed across publications; the market has been essentially flat to marginally positive/negative this week depending
7 November 2025
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Stock Market Today

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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