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Economic Data News 17 November 2025 - 9 December 2025

German Stock Market Outlook Today (9 December 2025): DAX Futures Flat as Fed Cut Bets, Strong Data and M&A Shape the Open

German Stock Market Outlook Today (9 December 2025): DAX Futures Flat as Fed Cut Bets, Strong Data and M&A Shape the Open

Germany’s stock market heads into Tuesday’s session with the DAX hovering just above the 24,000‑point mark, futures signalling only a marginal move at the open, and investors focused squarely on this week’s U.S. Federal Reserve decision and a string of surprisingly strong German data. Below is a full pre‑market briefing on what to know before Frankfurt opens today. Key takeaways…
US Stock Market Preview for Monday, December 8, 2025: Fed Rate Cut Bets, AI Jitters and Key Data to Watch

US Stock Market Preview for Monday, December 8, 2025: Fed Rate Cut Bets, AI Jitters and Key Data to Watch

As Wall Street heads into Monday, December 8, 2025, the US stock market is walking a tightrope: major indexes are near record highs, traders are leaning heavily on expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut this week, and the once-unstoppable AI trade is starting to look a little wobbly. On Friday, the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq…
Stock Market Today: Futures Edge Higher as September PCE Inflation Data Keeps Fed Rate‑Cut Bets Alive

Stock Market Today: Futures Edge Higher as September PCE Inflation Data Keeps Fed Rate‑Cut Bets Alive

On Friday, December 5, 2025, Wall Street is trading around a single question: Did the long‑delayed September PCE inflation report do anything to derail the Federal Reserve’s December rate‑cut narrative? So far, the answer looks like “not really.” U.S. stock‑index futures are modestly higher, global shares are on track for a second straight week of gains, and fresh inflation data…
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…
Tokyo Stock Market Outlook for November 28, 2025: Nikkei 225, Yen and Key Data to Watch Before the Open

Tokyo Stock Market Outlook for November 28, 2025: Nikkei 225, Yen and Key Data to Watch Before the Open

As Tokyo investors gear up for Friday’s cash session on November 28, 2025, the backdrop is a potent mix of record‑level equities, a firmer yen, fresh economic data, and growing expectations that both the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan (BoJ) could move rates in December. On Thursday, November 27, the Nikkei 225 jumped 1.23% to close at 50,167.10, reclaiming the psychologically important 50,000 line. The Topix added 0.39% to 3,368.57, helped by chip, AI‑linked and financial…
US Dollar Index Slips Below 100 as Weak US Data Turbocharges December Fed Rate‑Cut Bets (DXY Today: 25 November 2025, After the Bell)

US Dollar Index Slips Below 100 as Weak US Data Turbocharges December Fed Rate‑Cut Bets (DXY Today: 25 November 2025, After the Bell)

The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) finished Tuesday’s session under pressure, sliding back below the psychologically important 100 level as a batch of delayed U.S. economic data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in December. By around 4:05 p.m. ET, the dollar index was hovering just under 100 near 99.8–99.9, down roughly 0.3–0.5% on the day, according…
US PPI Rises 0.3% in September as Energy Costs Jump: What the Delayed Inflation Report Means for the Fed on November 25, 2025

US PPI Rises 0.3% in September as Energy Costs Jump: What the Delayed Inflation Report Means for the Fed on November 25, 2025

The long-delayed September 2025 US Producer Price Index (PPI) rose 0.3%, driven by higher energy costs, while core wholesale inflation stayed tame. Here’s what today’s report means for the Federal Reserve, markets, and the broader inflation outlook. Headline numbers: wholesale inflation heats up, but not too much The US government finally released its shutdown-delayed September Producer Price Index (PPI) this…
US Treasury Yields Slip as 2025 Bond Rally Enters ‘Waiting Game’ Amid Delayed Economic Data – November 24, 2025

US Treasury Yields Slip as 2025 Bond Rally Enters ‘Waiting Game’ Amid Delayed Economic Data – November 24, 2025

Yields drift lower as the week begins U.S. Treasury markets opened the week with a cautious tone. As of early Monday trading, the 10‑year Treasury yield was around 4.05%, slightly below Friday’s close near 4.07%, according to MarketWatch data. MarketWatch At the same time, the 2‑year yield was roughly 3.52%, a touch higher than its prior close, leaving the spread…
Gold Soars Past $4,000 for the First Time – Inside the Historic Rally and What’s Next

Gold Price Today, 19 November 2025: XAU/USD Holds Above $4,080 as Fed Minutes and Jobs Data Loom

Gold prices are trading slightly higher on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, with spot XAU/USD holding just above the $4,080 per ounce mark as investors balance safe‑haven demand against nervousness ahead of key U.S. economic releases and Federal Reserve minutes.  Reuters Headline gold price today – 19 November 2025 By late morning in New York, spot gold was quoted around $4,081 per…
Stocks Skyrocket to Record Highs as Fed Set to Cut Rates Again

Fed Minutes Reveal Deep Divide on Rate Cuts as Data Drought Clouds December Decision

The Federal Reserve’s newly released minutes from its October 28–29 meeting show a central bank that is more split, more cautious, and more data‑dependent than markets had hoped — and that’s forcing investors to rethink the odds of another interest‑rate cut at the December 9–10 meeting. At that October meeting, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) cut its benchmark federal…
Gold Soars Past $4,000 for the First Time – Inside the Historic Rally and What’s Next

Gold Price Today, November 17, 2025: Spot Gold Slips Toward $4,020 as Dollar Firms; Traders Eye Fed Minutes and Delayed U.S. Jobs Data

Published November 17, 2025 Summary: Gold prices eased on Monday as a stronger U.S. dollar and fading odds of a near‑term Federal Reserve rate cut dented demand for the non‑yielding metal. By mid‑afternoon in New York, spot bullion traded near $4,019 per ounce and December COMEX futures settled around $4,074.50. Markets are now focused on this week’s Fed minutes and…
US Stock Market Today, November 17, 2025: Wall Street Wobbles as Nvidia Earnings and Jobs Data Loom

US Stock Market Today, November 17, 2025: Wall Street Wobbles as Nvidia Earnings and Jobs Data Loom

New York, November 17, 2025 – The US stock market started the new week on an uncertain footing as investors braced for a packed few days of economic data and blockbuster earnings led by Nvidia, while a rare tech bet from Warren Buffett sent Alphabet shares to record highs. By late morning in New York, the Dow Jones Industrial Average…
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  • Costco Stock Soars 13% in 2026: Is It Still a Buy?
    January 26, 2026, 8:03 PM EST. Costco Wholesale (COST) shares have surged over 13% year to date in 2026, outperforming the S&P 500 by more than 10 percentage points. The company's fiscal first-quarter results showed net sales growth of 8.2% to $66 billion and a 6.4% increase in comparable sales, excluding gas and forex effects. Membership fee income rose 14%, driven by price hikes and membership upgrades. Digital sales climbed 20.5%, signaling Costco's strength in e-commerce. Despite the strong momentum, shares trade at a high valuation, reflecting investor confidence in Costco's resilient membership-based model and steady expansion. The key question remains whether investors have missed out or if Costco is still a compelling buy amid lofty prices.
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