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Economic Forecasts 18 October 2025 - 10 December 2025

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) Share Price Today: ACCC Penalty, RBA Hawkish Turn and 2026 Stock Forecasts

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) Share Price Today: ACCC Penalty, RBA Hawkish Turn and 2026 Stock Forecasts

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares traded around A$153–154 on 10 December 2025, down nearly 20% from their 52-week high. The ACCC confirmed CBA paid A$792,000 in penalties for Consumer Data Right breaches, the largest such penalty to date. APRA finalized plans to phase out AT1 hybrid capital from 2027. The stock remains roughly flat for calendar 2025 but is down over 15% in FY26.
10 December 2025
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Bank of Canada Expected to Hold Interest Rate at 2.25% on December 10 as Fed Prepares to Cut

Bank of Canada Expected to Hold Interest Rate at 2.25% on December 10 as Fed Prepares to Cut

The Bank of Canada is expected to hold its key interest rate at 2.25% on December 10, according to a Reuters poll of 33 economists. The U.S. Federal Reserve is widely forecast to cut its rate by 25 basis points the same day. The Bank of Canada will announce its decision at 9:45 a.m. ET, followed by a press conference at 10:30 a.m. The Canadian rate has fallen from 3.25% at the start of 2025.
8 December 2025
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Gold Price Outlook 2025–2026: Gold Holds Above $4,200 as Fed Rate Cut Bets Surge (5–7 December 2025 Update)

Gold Price Outlook 2025–2026: Gold Holds Above $4,200 as Fed Rate Cut Bets Surge (5–7 December 2025 Update)

Gold traded around $4,200 per ounce from December 5–7, 2025, holding near record highs as traders anticipated a possible U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut at the December 9–10 FOMC meeting. U.S. gold futures settled at $4,243 per ounce on Friday. Silver hit a record intraday high near $60 per ounce, doubling year-to-date. CME FedWatch put the odds of a Fed rate cut at about 87%.
7 December 2025
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Wells Fargo (WFC) Stock Near Record Highs: Netflix Mega‑Loan, Asset Cap Exit and 2026 Forecasts Explained

Wells Fargo (WFC) Stock Near Record Highs: Netflix Mega‑Loan, Asset Cap Exit and 2026 Forecasts Explained

Wells Fargo shares closed near a record high of $90.21 on December 4, 2025, up roughly 25% year-to-date and outperforming peers. The Federal Reserve lifted its asset cap on June 3, citing improved risk controls. Quarterly earnings have topped forecasts, and dividends and buybacks increased. Wells Fargo recently led financing for Netflix’s bid for Warner Bros. Discovery.
7 December 2025
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S&P 500 Near Record High on December 5, 2025 as Fed Rate Cut Bets Rise – Latest News, Forecasts and Analysis

S&P 500 Near Record High on December 5, 2025 as Fed Rate Cut Bets Rise – Latest News, Forecasts and Analysis

The S&P 500 closed at 6,870.40 on Friday, up 0.2% and less than 1% below its record, as traders raised bets on a Federal Reserve rate cut next week. Delayed inflation data showed the PCE price index rose 0.3% in September, matching forecasts. The Dow gained 0.22% and the Nasdaq rose 0.31%. For the year, the S&P 500 is up 16.8%.
6 December 2025
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Gold Prices Smash All-Time Highs – Is Now the Moment to Buy or Bail?

Gold Price Forecast 2025: Will the Rally Continue to New Record Highs?

Gold is trading near $4,000 per ounce after hitting a record $4,378 in late October, up about 50% year-to-date. HSBC forecasts gold at $4,600 by end-2025, while ANZ sees $4,400; some analysts warn of a pullback to $3,000 if the economy strengthens. The rally is fueled by inflation, rate cut expectations, global conflicts, and a weaker dollar. Technical support sits near $3,900, with resistance at the recent peak.
4 November 2025
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Platinum Prices Explode in 2025 – Latest Surge, Expert Insights & Forecasts

Platinum Prices Explode in 2025 – Latest Surge, Expert Insights & Forecasts

Platinum jumped to $1,621.60/oz on Oct 31, 2025, up about 80% for the year, outpacing gold, silver, and palladium. The metal broke above $1,600/oz in mid-October and continued rising on strong industrial and jewelry demand, tight supply, and safe-haven flows. Gold ended October near $4,011/oz, up 51% year-to-date. Silver reached $49.10/oz, up 60%.
31 October 2025
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Oil Prices Poised to Plunge in 2026 as Permian Boom Kicks In

Oil Prices Poised to Plunge in 2026 as Permian Boom Kicks In

Chevron CEO Mike Wirth and other oil executives warn U.S. crude output will hit a record 13.5 million barrels per day in 2025, likely triggering a price trough in 2026. The Permian Basin now supplies 40% of U.S. oil and is set to dominate future growth. The IEA projects a global surplus of up to 4 million barrels per day in 2026. Energy stocks have climbed, but analysts warn gains may reverse as oversupply builds.
28 October 2025
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  • Q4 Earnings Highlight Rollins and Peers in Environmental and Facilities Services
    April 10, 2026, 9:09 AM EDT. Q4 earnings from 12 environmental and facilities services stocks showed mixed results, with overall revenues missing estimates by 0.9% and shares declining 5.6% on average. Rollins (NYSE:ROL), known for pest control through brands like Orkin, posted $912.9 million in revenue, a 9.7% increase but falling 1.6% short of forecasts. Its stock dropped 14.7% after the report to $55.97. CEO Jerry Gahlhoff emphasized strong customer retention and ongoing investments. Enviri (NYSE:NVRI), specializing in steel and waste handling, beat revenue and earnings expectations, with a flat $555 million revenue and a 2.7% stock rise to $19.64. These firms operate in sectors benefiting from long-term contracts and sustainability trends but remain sensitive to economic cycles and interest rates impacting demand.

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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Climbs as Traders Eye Fragile Iran Ceasefire

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Climbs as Traders Eye Fragile Iran Ceasefire

10 April 2026
London’s FTSE 100 rose 0.38% to 10,644.28 late Friday morning as investors awaited U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan. Brent crude climbed 1% to $96.83 a barrel, while sterling eased but was on track for its biggest weekly gain since January. The FTSE 250 gained 0.79%. Britain’s 10-year gilt yield stood at 4.807%.
US Stock Market Today: CPI, Oil and Iran Truce Set the Tone Before the Open

US Stock Market Today: CPI, Oil and Iran Truce Set the Tone Before the Open

10 April 2026
Dow e-minis slipped 0.15% before Friday’s open, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures each down 0.08% as traders awaited March CPI data and watched U.S.-Iran tensions. Economists expect headline CPI to rise 0.9% for March and 3.3% year-on-year. Weekly jobless claims increased to 219,000. Brent crude traded near $97 a barrel, while shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained well below normal.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 10.04.2026

10 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 10, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 10, 2026, 9:10 AM EDT Q4 Earnings Highlight Rollins and Peers in Environmental and Facilities Services April 10, 2026, 9:09 AM EDT. Q4 earnings from 12 environmental and facilities services stocks showed mixed results, with overall revenues missing estimates by 0.9% and shares declining 5.6% on average. Rollins (NYSE:ROL), known for pest control through brands like Orkin, posted $912.9 million in revenue, a 9.7% increase but falling 1.6% short of forecasts. Its stock dropped 14.7% after the report to $55.97. CEO Jerry Gahlhoff emphasized strong customer retention and ongoing investments.
MARA Holdings Stock Rises Even After Target Cut as Bitcoin Miner Leans Harder Into AI

MARA Holdings Stock Rises Even After Target Cut as Bitcoin Miner Leans Harder Into AI

9 April 2026
MARA Holdings shares rose 1.7% to $9.67 Thursday despite Cantor Fitzgerald cutting its price target to $10. The company recently sold 15,133 bitcoin for $1.1 billion and agreed to repurchase $1 billion in convertible notes at a discount. MARA is expanding into AI and cloud infrastructure, but fourth-quarter revenue fell 6% and it posted a $1.7 billion net loss.
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