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Economic Outlook News 7 December 2025 - 14 December 2025

USD/INR Outlook: Rupee Hits Record Low Near 90.55 — What Moved INR-USD Last Week and What to Watch Next (Dec 15–19, 2025)

USD/INR Outlook: Rupee Hits Record Low Near 90.55 — What Moved INR-USD Last Week and What to Watch Next (Dec 15–19, 2025)

The Indian rupee had a historic week against the U.S. dollar, finishing Friday at ₹90.4150 per $1 after briefly touching a fresh all‑time low of ₹90.55. That move pushed the widely watched USD/INR pair to record highs—and by definition dragged INR/USD lower (one rupee worth roughly $0.0111 at the week’s close). Reuters What made last week stand out wasn’t just…
14 December 2025
UK Stock Market Week Ahead: FTSE 100 Braces for Bank of England Decision After Weak GDP and Fed Cut (15–19 December 2025)

UK Stock Market Week Ahead: FTSE 100 Braces for Bank of England Decision After Weak GDP and Fed Cut (15–19 December 2025)

London’s stock market heads into the final full trading week before Christmas with a familiar combination of catalysts: a Bank of England (BoE) rate decision, fresh UK inflation and jobs data, and global risk sentiment shaped by the US Federal Reserve’s latest cut — plus renewed “AI angst” that rattled Wall Street late last week. The FTSE 100 finished Friday…
14 December 2025
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Germany Stock Market Week Ahead: DAX Outlook as ECB Decision, Ifo Survey and AI-Driven Volatility Shape Frankfurt’s Next Move

Germany Stock Market Week Ahead: DAX Outlook as ECB Decision, Ifo Survey and AI-Driven Volatility Shape Frankfurt’s Next Move

Germany’s DAX heads into the week of Dec. 15–19, 2025 after a choppy stretch marked by a U.S. Fed cut, rising bond yields, and renewed “AI bubble” worries. Here’s what to watch in Frankfurt: the ECB meeting, Germany’s Ifo survey, key stock stories, and market levels. FRANKFURT | Dec. 13, 2025 — Germany’s stock market enters the final full pre‑Christmas…
13 December 2025
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NatWest Group Plc Stock: NWG Shares Steady Near Highs as Cushon Sale, Buybacks and Rate-Cut Bets Shape the Outlook (Dec. 12, 2025)

NatWest Group Plc Stock: NWG Shares Steady Near Highs as Cushon Sale, Buybacks and Rate-Cut Bets Shape the Outlook (Dec. 12, 2025)

LONDON (12 December 2025) — NatWest Group Plc stock (LSE: NWG, NYSE: NWG) is ending the week with investors weighing a familiar trio of drivers for UK bank shares: capital returns (buybacks and dividends), strategic simplification (asset sales), and the interest-rate path heading into 2026. NatWest shares were around 623p at the close on Friday, 12 December 2025, leaving the…
12 December 2025
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Boeing (BA) Stock After Hours on December 10, 2025: DHS 737 Deal, Airbus Order Race, and Fed Cut – What to Know Before the December 11 Open

Boeing (BA) Stock After Hours on December 10, 2025: DHS 737 Deal, Airbus Order Race, and Fed Cut – What to Know Before the December 11 Open

Boeing stock ended Wednesday’s session under modest pressure as investors weighed a politically charged new 737 order from the U.S. government, fresh delivery data, and a major shift in the Airbus–Boeing order race, all against the backdrop of a Federal Reserve rate cut. Heading into the U.S. stock market open on Thursday, December 11, 2025, Boeing (ticker: BA) sits at…
11 December 2025
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Fed Rate Cut or Not? What to Expect From the December 2025 FOMC Meeting – And What It Means for You

Fed Rate Cut or Not? What to Expect From the December 2025 FOMC Meeting – And What It Means for You

Updated: December 10, 2025 – before the Fed’s decision is announced The Federal Reserve wraps up its final policy meeting of 2025 today, and markets are almost certain the central bank will cut interest rates again. Fed funds futures put the odds of a 0.25 percentage point (“25‑basis‑point”) rate cut at roughly 85–90%, implying a move from the current 3.75%–4.00%…
10 December 2025
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Fed Meeting Today: Markets Brace for December 2025 Rate Cut Decision — What to Expect from Powell and the FOMC

Fed Meeting Today: Markets Brace for December 2025 Rate Cut Decision — What to Expect from Powell and the FOMC

The U.S. Federal Reserve begins its final policy meeting of 2025 today, Tuesday, December 9, with investors overwhelmingly betting on another interest rate cut and watching just as closely for clues about what happens to borrowing costs in 2026. The two-day Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting runs December 9–10 and will conclude with a policy statement at 2 p.m.…
9 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…
9 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today, December 9, 2025: FTSE 100 Holds Firm as Unilever Spin-Off, Bank Rally and Rate-Cut Hopes Shape Sentiment

UK Stock Market Today, December 9, 2025: FTSE 100 Holds Firm as Unilever Spin-Off, Bank Rally and Rate-Cut Hopes Shape Sentiment

The UK stock market heads into Tuesday, December 9, 2025, trading just below record highs, with investors balancing fresh corporate reshuffles against a pivotal week for global interest rates. Market snapshot: FTSE indices ease but stay near all‑time highs As of the close on Monday, December 8, 2025: Monday’s decline came as investors positioned for this week’s interest‑rate decisions from…
9 December 2025
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What to Know Before the Singapore Market Opens on 9 December 2025: Fed Cut Bets, Hiring Jitters and Genting in Focus

What to Know Before the Singapore Market Opens on 9 December 2025: Fed Cut Bets, Hiring Jitters and Genting in Focus

Singapore investors head into Tuesday’s session with a mixed backdrop: Wall Street has eased off record highs ahead of a closely watched US Federal Reserve meeting, oil prices have slipped, local hiring sentiment has cooled, and several SGX names – from Sembcorp and Genting Singapore to high‑flyers like MetaOptics – are in the spotlight. Here’s a pre‑open playbook for the…
8 December 2025
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Bank of Canada Interest Rate Decision on December 10, 2025: Why Markets Expect a Hold at 2.25% as the Fed Cuts Again

Bank of Canada Interest Rate Decision on December 10, 2025: Why Markets Expect a Hold at 2.25% as the Fed Cuts Again

With just two days to go before the Bank of Canada’s final interest rate announcement of 2025, attention in global markets is firmly fixed on Wednesday, December 10. The decision will land within minutes of a highly anticipated U.S. Federal Reserve meeting, setting up a rare dual rate day on both sides of the border. RBC The Bank of Canada…
8 December 2025
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Euronext 100 Index and World Indices: Autos Rally, Fed Cut Bets and 2026 Outlook (5–7 December 2025)

Euronext 100 Index and World Indices: Autos Rally, Fed Cut Bets and 2026 Outlook (5–7 December 2025)

The Euronext 100 Index ended the first week of December 2025 essentially flat but still parked near record territory, as autos, tech and basic‑resources stocks powered Europe’s year‑end rally while strategists turned increasingly vocal about upside for 2026 — and the risks that come with it. TechStock² Euronext 100 at a Glance: Near Record Highs, Modest Weekly Gain The Euronext…
7 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Barclays Shares Surge 68% in Year as Valuation Nears Fair Value
    January 30, 2026, 11:41 PM EST. Barclays (LSE:BARC) posted £26 billion revenue and £5.9 billion net income, spurring a 68.05% total shareholder return over the past year. Shares trade at £4.86, close to a fair value estimate of £4.92, suggesting the recent rally remains within valuation bounds. Key growth drivers include digital banking investments and client expansion, while strategic cost controls and tech upgrades improve earnings quality. However, risks linger from potential deposit instability, credit quality declines, and competition pressures that could weigh on margins. Investors are weighing if the roughly 45% intrinsic discount provides a buying opportunity or reflects growth expectations already priced in. Barclays' outlook balances steady revenue expansion with cautious risk factors in the financial sector.
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