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Economic Outlook News 10 November 2025 - 7 December 2025

Russell 2000 Near Record Highs as Fed Cut Bets Grow: Small‑Cap Outlook After 5–7 December 2025

Russell 2000 Near Record Highs as Fed Cut Bets Grow: Small‑Cap Outlook After 5–7 December 2025

The Russell 2000 small‑cap index has entered December 2025 within touching distance of record territory, even after a brief pullback to close last week. As investors price in a high probability of a Federal Reserve rate cut at next week’s meeting, small‑cap stocks have become one of the most closely watched segments of the global equity landscape. Reuters Between 5–7…
Nasdaq World Indices Weekly Wrap: AI Bubble Jitters, New Global Benchmarks and Rate‑Cut Hopes (Dec. 5–7, 2025)

Nasdaq World Indices Weekly Wrap: AI Bubble Jitters, New Global Benchmarks and Rate‑Cut Hopes (Dec. 5–7, 2025)

Between December 5 and 7, 2025, the major Nasdaq world indices – led by the Nasdaq Composite and Nasdaq‑100 – hovered close to record territory as investors priced in an imminent Federal Reserve rate cut, weighed fears of an AI‑driven tech bubble and digested news of a fresh currency‑hedged Nasdaq index for global investors. On Friday, December 5, the Nasdaq…
Silver Price Today (December 7, 2025): Record Highs Near $59, Fed Cut Bets and the 2026–2030 Outlook

Silver Price Today (December 7, 2025): Record Highs Near $59, Fed Cut Bets and the 2026–2030 Outlook

Silver is closing out 2025 in explosive fashion. As of Sunday, 7 December 2025, spot silver (XAG/USD) is trading just below recent record highs, hovering in the $58–59 per ounce zone after a week of powerful gains driven by expectations of U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts, a weaker dollar, and deepening supply shortages. Investing Over the past year, silver has…
Stock Futures Today, December 5, 2025: Wall Street Futures Point to Soft-Landing Optimism as Fed Cut Nears

Stock Futures Today, December 5, 2025: Wall Street Futures Point to Soft-Landing Optimism as Fed Cut Nears

U.S. stock futures on Friday, December 5, 2025, extended their climb as traders leaned into the idea of a “soft landing” and an almost certain Federal Reserve rate cut next week. Futures on the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 and Dow Jones Industrial Average all traded higher, helping push Wall Street to the edge of fresh record highs while global markets…
U.S. Economy Today (Dec. 4, 2025): Fed Rate‑Cut Bets Grow as Jobless Claims Rise and Confidence Falls

U.S. Economy Today (Dec. 4, 2025): Fed Rate‑Cut Bets Grow as Jobless Claims Rise and Confidence Falls

The U.S. economy is sending a mix of signals on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Financial markets are calm near record highs and forecasters are nudging growth estimates up. At the same time, new data show jobless claims edging higher, the dollar weakening on expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut next week, and Americans’ confidence in the economy sinking to…
US Stock Market Outlook, December 1–5, 2025: PCE Inflation, AI Earnings and Fed Rate‑Cut Bets

US Stock Market Outlook, December 1–5, 2025: PCE Inflation, AI Earnings and Fed Rate‑Cut Bets

After a blockbuster Thanksgiving rally, the US stock market heads into the first full week of December with major indices hovering near record highs and the S&P 500 up more than 16% year‑to‑date. Reuters Yet behind the cheerful holiday headlines, investors face a strange mix of delayed government data, a looming Federal Reserve decision, and a wave of high‑profile AI…
Tokyo Stock Market Today (Nov 28–29, 2025): Nikkei 225 Ends Week Higher but Suffers Worst November Since 2011 as Fed Cut Bets and Micron AI Deal Shape Outlook

Tokyo Stock Market Today (Nov 28–29, 2025): Nikkei 225 Ends Week Higher but Suffers Worst November Since 2011 as Fed Cut Bets and Micron AI Deal Shape Outlook

TOKYO — November 29, 2025 Tokyo’s stock market heads into the final month of the year in an uneasy but hopeful mood. On Friday, November 28, the Nikkei 225 eked out a modest gain and finished the week firmly higher, even as November goes into the books as the index’s worst performance for that month in more than a decade.…
Canada Economy Rebounds in Q3 2025 With 2.6% GDP Growth – But Trade War Keeps Outlook Fragile

Canada Economy Rebounds in Q3 2025 With 2.6% GDP Growth – But Trade War Keeps Outlook Fragile

Published: November 28, 2025 – OTTAWA Canada’s economy has pulled off a stronger‑than‑expected rebound just as 2025 winds down, with fresh data showing growth accelerating in the third quarter even while a trade war with the United States reshapes everything from export markets to government policy. New figures from Statistics Canada released on November 28 show real gross domestic product…
28 November 2025
Silver Price Today, 24 November 2025: Spot Holds Above $51 as Rate‑Cut Hopes Ignite Precious Metals Rally

Silver Price Today, 24 November 2025: Spot Holds Above $51 as Rate‑Cut Hopes Ignite Precious Metals Rally

On Monday, 24 November 2025, silver extended its powerful fourth‑quarter comeback, with spot prices holding firmly above the $51 per troy ounce mark and futures gaining as traders priced in aggressive Federal Reserve rate‑cut expectations and falling bond yields. BullionVault Global silver price snapshot – 24 November 2025 Put simply: silver is no longer quietly hanging out in the $20s—it’s…
UK Stock Market Today, 24 November 2025: FTSE 100 Edges Higher on Fed Cut Hopes, Budget Jitters and Ukraine Peace Optimism

UK Stock Market Today, 24 November 2025: FTSE 100 Edges Higher on Fed Cut Hopes, Budget Jitters and Ukraine Peace Optimism

The UK stock market started the new week cautiously higher on Monday, 24 November 2025, as investors balanced growing hopes of a US Federal Reserve rate cut, nerves ahead of Wednesday’s UK budget, and unexpected optimism around a potential Ukraine peace framework. By late in the session, the FTSE 100 hovered around 9,549, up about 0.1% on the day, extending its modest rebound after last…
VOO Stock Today (November 22, 2025): Price, Fund Flows, Fed Uncertainty and What It All Means for the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF

VOO Stock Today (November 22, 2025): Price, Fund Flows, Fed Uncertainty and What It All Means for the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF

VOO stock today, November 22, 2025: latest price, this week’s move, massive fund inflows, Fed rate-cut debate, tech concentration risk and long‑term performance of the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF. Quick Snapshot – VOO on 22 November 2025 Because U.S. markets are closed today (Saturday, November 22), these figures reflect Friday’s trading session and the most recent official data. 1. VOO…
BOJ Signals December Rate Hike Is Near as Summary Turns Hawkish; PM Adviser Urges Delay

BOJ Signals December Rate Hike Is Near as Summary Turns Hawkish; PM Adviser Urges Delay

The Bank of Japan’s latest “Summary of Opinions,” released Monday, signals the central bank is edging toward another rate increase as soon as December, while a top economic adviser to new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi publicly urged caution and argued for waiting until January. Bank of Japan Key takeaways What the BOJ said today The Summary of Opinions from the…

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  • Peninsula Energy's Lance Uranium Project Sees Boost from Mine Unit 4 Outperformance
    January 31, 2026, 1:58 AM EST. Peninsula Energy (ASX:PEN) reported that Mine Unit 4 at its Lance Uranium Project is exceeding early operational expectations, helping maintain 2026 production guidance despite setbacks at Mine Unit 3. The company completed a fully subscribed A$69.9 million equity raise and drew down its Davidson Kempner debt facility, boosting cash reserves to about US$36 million. This financial strength supports ongoing development amid improving uranium market conditions driven by global nuclear demand and policy support. Investors remain focused on execution risks, dilution concerns, and management stability, while fair value estimates for PEN shares span widely. The company's successful ramp-up at Mine Unit 4 reshapes its investment narrative toward a more stable, cash-generating operation.
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