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Economic Data News 15 December 2025 - 16 December 2025

Silver Price Today: Spot Silver Holds Near $63.75 as Record Rally Pauses Ahead of Key U.S. Data (Dec. 16, 2025)

Silver Price Today: Spot Silver Holds Near $63.75 as Record Rally Pauses Ahead of Key U.S. Data (Dec. 16, 2025)

NEW YORK (Updated: Dec. 16, 2025 | 2:15 PM EST) — Silver prices are easing in early-afternoon trade after a red-hot run to fresh records last week, as traders lock in gains while keeping one eye on U.S. inflation data and the Federal Reserve’s 2026 rate path. Spot silver (XAG/USD) was last seen hovering in the mid-$63s per ounce—about $63.75 in early afternoon New York trading—after pulling back from last Friday’s record high near $64.65. Reuters Even with today’s pause, silver’s 2025 performance remains exceptional: the metal is still up roughly 118% year-to-date, underscoring how quickly sentiment has shifted toward precious metals that also sit at the
16 December 2025
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Gold Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025, 2:15 PM EST): Gold Holds Near $4,308 as Jobs, Retail Sales and PMI Data Shake the Dollar

Gold Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025, 2:15 PM EST): Gold Holds Near $4,308 as Jobs, Retail Sales and PMI Data Shake the Dollar

Gold is back in the spotlight on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, after a volatile session that saw prices dip below key psychological levels and then rebound as markets digested a delayed U.S. jobs report, softer business-activity data, and a mixed read on consumer spending. As of around 2:15 p.m. EST, spot gold was trading near $4,308 per ounce, with today’s range roughly $4,271 to $4,336—a wide intraday swing that underscores how sensitive the metal remains to shifting expectations for interest rates, the U.S. dollar, and safe-haven demand. kitco.com Gold price today: Where spot gold and futures stand now Mid-afternoon in New York, spot gold is hovering just
16 December 2025
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VIX Today After the Bell: “Fear Gauge” Holds Near 17 as Jobs Data, Yields and Skew Keep Volatility Bid (Dec. 16, 2025)

VIX Today After the Bell: “Fear Gauge” Holds Near 17 as Jobs Data, Yields and Skew Keep Volatility Bid (Dec. 16, 2025)

New York — Dec. 16, 2025 (11:30 a.m. EST). The Cboe Volatility Index (VIX)—Wall Street’s most-watched snapshot of expected S&P 500 volatility over the next 30 days—is firming again Tuesday as investors digest a heavy batch of delayed U.S. macro data, a still-choppy tech tape, and an options market that continues to price downside protection at a premium. By late morning, the VIX was hovering around the 17 area (Investing.com showed ~17.13 at 11:38 a.m. with a 16.31–17.51 intraday range), a notable step up from Monday’s close and a reminder that while volatility isn’t “crisis-high,” it also isn’t back in the ultra-calm regime that defined parts of the recent rally. Investing.com
16 December 2025
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Russell 2000 Today After the Bell: Small Caps Slip as Delayed Jobs Data Reshapes Rate-Cut Bets (Dec. 16, 2025)

Russell 2000 Today After the Bell: Small Caps Slip as Delayed Jobs Data Reshapes Rate-Cut Bets (Dec. 16, 2025)

As U.S. markets trade through Tuesday’s session, the Russell 2000—Wall Street’s most-watched small-cap index—is navigating a familiar late-year tug-of-war: optimism about easier money versus anxiety about what the economy is really doing beneath the surface. By late morning (around 11:30 a.m. ET) on Dec. 16, 2025, the Russell 2000 was modestly lower and off its intraday highs, reflecting a broader “wait-and-see” mood across equities as investors digest a delayed U.S. labor-market updateand fresh data on consumer spending and inventories. markets.businessinsider.com+2Investopedia+2 With the closing bell still ahead—and several key reports and earnings catalysts arriving after the bell—small-cap traders are increasingly focused on what happens next: interest-rate expectations, credit-sensitive sectors,
16 December 2025
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Nasdaq Today After the Bell: What to Watch on Dec. 16, 2025 as Jobs Data, AI Volatility, and 23‑Hour Trading Plans Collide

Nasdaq Today After the Bell: What to Watch on Dec. 16, 2025 as Jobs Data, AI Volatility, and 23‑Hour Trading Plans Collide

As of 10:30 a.m. ET on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, the Nasdaq has been chopping around the flatline—a sign the market is still trying to “price” a rare combination of fresh macro data, renewed AI-trade scrutiny, and shifting expectations for 2026 rate cuts. One major headline is already reshaping how traders think about the post-close session: Nasdaq has filed to expand weekday trading to 23 hours, accelerating Wall Street’s push toward near round-the-clock equities trading. Investopedia+2Reuters+2 But the near-term catalyst for the Nasdaq’s next move—into the close and especially after the bell—remains the data dump: the long-delayed October and November jobs figures, plus flat retail sales and a
16 December 2025
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Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Slips Mid-Morning as Oil Drops and U.S. Jobs Data Shifts Rate Bets — What to Watch After the Bell (Dec. 16, 2025)

Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Slips Mid-Morning as Oil Drops and U.S. Jobs Data Shifts Rate Bets — What to Watch After the Bell (Dec. 16, 2025)

TORONTO — Canada’s stock market opened softer on Tuesday and stayed under pressure into mid-morning as investors digested a delayed batch of U.S. labour-market data, a sharp pullback in crude oil, and a fresh wave of big-ticket Canadian corporate headlines spanning energy, engineering services, and mining. As of 10:34 a.m. ET (Dec. 16, 2025), the S&P/TSX Composite Index was at 31,370.69, down 0.36% on the day, after trading in a range of 31,299.60–31,480.64. Investing.com The early dip comes against a backdrop of a standout year for Canadian equities: Canada’s benchmark is still up sharply year-to-date and has been pacing for its strongest annual run in more than a
16 December 2025
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Stock Market Today: Dow and S&P 500 Turn Choppy on Delayed Jobs Data; Lennar Earnings in Focus After the Bell (Dec. 16, 2025)

Stock Market Today: Dow and S&P 500 Turn Choppy on Delayed Jobs Data; Lennar Earnings in Focus After the Bell (Dec. 16, 2025)

U.S. stocks were trading in a tight, volatile range late Tuesday morning as Wall Street digested a rare burst of catch-upeconomic data after the recent government shutdown—while investors also looked ahead to a small but potentially market-moving after-hours earnings slate led by homebuilder Lennar. Reuters+1 By late morning in New York, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq were hovering near flat after an early dip, with sector performance telling the story: healthcare and energy were among the biggest laggards, while parts of tech held up better. Reuters+1 Why the market is wobbly today: a delayed jobs report with a mixed signal The key catalyst on Dec. 16 is the delayed
16 December 2025
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SPY Stock Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025): S&P 500 ETF Slips in Premarket as Traders Brace for Delayed Jobs Data

SPY Stock Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025): S&P 500 ETF Slips in Premarket as Traders Brace for Delayed Jobs Data

SPY stock price today is in focus as markets head into a rare Tuesday release of delayed U.S. employment reports—an unusual setup that’s amplifying uncertainty around the Federal Reserve’s 2026 rate path and keeping risk appetite fragile. SPY price today: the latest levels investors are watching The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY)—the world’s most heavily traded ETF and a key proxy for the broader U.S. stock market—closed Monday (Dec. 15, 2025) at $680.73, down 0.15% on the day. StockAnalysis+1 Early Tuesday, SPY was modestly lower in premarket trading, with some quote feeds showing the ETF near $680.26 around 7:10 a.m. ET. StockAnalysis Another widely followed feed pegged SPY premarket
16 December 2025
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EU Stock Markets Today (16.12.2025): STOXX 600 Holds Steady as Banks Rise, Defence Stocks Slide Ahead of Key U.S. Jobs Data

EU Stock Markets Today (16.12.2025): STOXX 600 Holds Steady as Banks Rise, Defence Stocks Slide Ahead of Key U.S. Jobs Data

European stock markets were largely subdued on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, as investors kept risk-taking in check ahead of a pivotal U.S. employment report and a packed week of central-bank decisions. Beneath the calm headline moves, sector rotation was pronounced: European bank and healthcare shares advanced, while defence and technology stocks dropped sharply—dragged lower by shifting geopolitics and persistent valuation concerns in mega-cap tech. Reuters+1 The tone across EU markets today is best described as “wait-and-see.” Traders are bracing for a combined October-and-November U.S. jobs report—delayed by a prolonged U.S. government shutdown—while also positioning for the European Central Bank’s meeting
16 December 2025
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Dow Jones Today: Dow Slips 41 Points After the Bell as Wall Street Braces for Jobs, Inflation Data and More AI “Bubble” Debate (Dec. 15, 2025)

Dow Jones Today: Dow Slips 41 Points After the Bell as Wall Street Braces for Jobs, Inflation Data and More AI “Bubble” Debate (Dec. 15, 2025)

The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished Monday’s session little changed but slightly lower, closing down 41.43 points (-0.09%) at 48,416.62 in choppy trade as investors positioned for a data-heavy week and reassessed the durability of the AI-led rally. The S&P 500 ended down 9.95 points (-0.15%) at 6,816.34, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 135.14 points (-0.58%) to 23,060.03, underperforming again as technology and AI-linked names remained volatile. TradingView The tone was cautious rather than panicky: traders started the last full trading week of 2025 weighing two storylines at once—whether incoming economic reports will validate expectations for more rate cuts, and whether the market’s AI trade is showing early signs of
15 December 2025
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S&P 500 Today (Dec. 15, 2025): Index Slips After the Bell as AI-Bubble Jitters Persist and Markets Brace for Jobs, CPI

S&P 500 Today (Dec. 15, 2025): Index Slips After the Bell as AI-Bubble Jitters Persist and Markets Brace for Jobs, CPI

The S&P 500 finished modestly lower on Monday, December 15, 2025, as Wall Street entered the final full trading week of the year with a familiar tension: investors are increasingly reluctant to keep “all the eggs in the AI basket,” but they’re still waiting for the next clear catalyst to define leadership into year-end. TradingView S&P 500 closing recap: a small dip that signals a bigger debate After a choppy session, the S&P 500 ended down 0.15%, falling 9.95 points to 6,816.34 (preliminary), according to Reuters. The Nasdaq Composite underperformed, pressured by ongoing volatility in AI-linked megacaps and high-growth software, while the Dow was nearly flat. TradingView
15 December 2025
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Dow Jones Today (Dec. 15, 2025): DJIA Turns Choppy Near 48,400 as Wall Street Eyes Delayed Jobs Data, CPI, and the Fed’s 2026 Path

Dow Jones Today (Dec. 15, 2025): DJIA Turns Choppy Near 48,400 as Wall Street Eyes Delayed Jobs Data, CPI, and the Fed’s 2026 Path

As of late morning on Monday, December 15, 2025 (latest available quote around 10:43–10:45 a.m. ET, just ahead of 11 a.m.), the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was slightly lower, trading near 48,406, down about 52 points (-0.11%) after an early lift at the open. markets.businessinsider.com That “up-then-down” pattern has been the story of the morning: Wall Street opened higher as investors tried to stabilize after last week’s tech-led wobble, but sentiment has quickly shifted into wait-and-see mode ahead of a data-packed week that could reshape expectations for interest-rate cuts going into 2026. Reuters+1 Dow Jones today: What’s happening right now Early on, major indexes were modestly positive as dip-buying returned to large-cap names, with Reuters reporting the Dow up
15 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell Friday after the company announced a $200 billion AI infrastructure plan for 2026, exceeding analyst expectations and reviving investor concerns about profitability. Combined 2026 capex flagged by Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta now tops $630 billion. Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom shares surged on the news, while software and data firms remained under pressure.
Nvidia stock jumps nearly 8% as Big Tech AI spending bets lift chipmakers and Dow tops 50,000

Nvidia stock jumps nearly 8% as Big Tech AI spending bets lift chipmakers and Dow tops 50,000

7 February 2026
Nvidia surged 7.8% Friday, leading a chip stock rally that pushed the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. The PHLX semiconductor index gained 5.7% as Advanced Micro Devices rose 8.3% and Broadcom 7.1%. Amazon fell 5.6% after projecting $200 billion in 2026 capital spending. Investors weighed a $600 billion AI infrastructure outlay against sharp losses in software shares.
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