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Economic Policy News 20 December 2025 - 8 January 2026

Blackstone stock steadies in premarket after Trump threatens Wall Street home-buying ban

Blackstone stock steadies in premarket after Trump threatens Wall Street home-buying ban

NEW YORK, Jan 8, 2026, 05:11 EST — Premarket Blackstone Inc shares held steady before the open on Thursday, after a sharp selloff tied to fresh political risk around institutional home buying. The stock last traded at $153.59, unchanged from Wednesday’s close after it fell as low as $147.52 in the session. Yahoo Finance Why it matters now: the housing…
8 January 2026
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Dow Jones falls from intraday record as Trump policy moves hit financials; jobs report next

Dow Jones falls from intraday record as Trump policy moves hit financials; jobs report next

NEW YORK, January 7, 2026, 17:25 EST — After-hours The Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI) fell 466 points, or 0.94%, to 48,996.08 on Wednesday, retreating from an intraday record as Trump policy comments hit financials and defense shares. JPMorgan dropped 2.3% after Wolfe Research downgraded it to “peer perform” from “outperform,” and “Rumors that the AI trade was done turned…
7 January 2026
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Rio Tinto stock dips from a fresh high as copper’s tariff-driven rally keeps miners in focus

Rio Tinto stock dips from a fresh high as copper’s tariff-driven rally keeps miners in focus

London, Jan 7, 2026, 08:15 GMT — Regular session Rio Tinto (RIO.L) shares edged down 0.22% to 6,280 pence in early London trading on Wednesday, easing from an intraday peak of 6,317 pence as investors locked in gains after the stock set a fresh high in the previous session. The miner closed at 6,291 pence on Tuesday and is up…
7 January 2026
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Sensex slips from record high as IT selloff and Trump tariff talk drag Nifty

Sensex slips from record high as IT selloff and Trump tariff talk drag Nifty

Markets – New Delhi, January 5, 2026, 05:25 ET Indian shares ended lower on Monday after paring early gains that pushed the Nifty 50 to a record high, as IT stocks slid and worries over possible additional U.S. tariffs dented sentiment. The Nifty fell 0.30% to 26,250.3 and the Sensex dropped 0.38% to 85,439.62. (source) The retreat mattered because benchmarks…
5 January 2026
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Circle (CRCL) stock slips into year-end close as Fed minutes keep rate bets in focus

Circle (CRCL) stock slips into year-end close as Fed minutes keep rate bets in focus

NEW YORK, December 30, 2025, 20:36 ET — Market closed Circle Internet Group shares ended lower on Tuesday, closing at $79.89 as U.S. stocks eased in holiday-thin trading. The USDC stablecoin issuer traded between $79.68 and $82.88. Reuters The stock’s sensitivity to interest rates is front and center heading into year-end. Circle’s core earnings power is tied to yield on…
31 December 2025
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Bank of America CEO Moynihan warns markets will punish any Fed meddling as tariff outlook steadies

Bank of America CEO Moynihan warns markets will punish any Fed meddling as tariff outlook steadies

NEW YORK, December 30, 2025, 04:32 ET Bank of America Chief Executive Brian Moynihan warned that financial markets would not tolerate political interference at the Federal Reserve as President Donald Trump looks for a successor to Chair Jerome Powell. The remarks matter now because Trump has signaled he wants sweeping changes at the central bank as it continues to steer…
30 December 2025
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PENN stock holds near $15 before the bell as year-end trading thins and Fed minutes loom

PENN stock holds near $15 before the bell as year-end trading thins and Fed minutes loom

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 05:10 ET — Premarket PENN Entertainment shares were indicated near $15.10 in premarket trading on Monday, little changed from recent levels after the stock’s roughly 3% rise in the last session. TradingView The muted move comes as U.S. markets head into the final trading days of the year, a period when light participation can amplify…
29 December 2025
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Sandisk stock faces Monday test after weekend downgrade as Fed minutes loom

Sandisk stock faces Monday test after weekend downgrade as Fed minutes loom

NEW YORK, December 28, 2025, 20:48 ET — Market closed. Sandisk Corp shares ended Friday little changed at $250.05, and investors will look for direction when U.S. markets reopen on Monday after Wall Street Zen downgraded the stock over the weekend. MarketBeat The timing matters because trading is expected to stay thin into year-end, which can amplify price moves, while…
29 December 2025
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Basic Materials Stocks Today: Metals Rally, China Policy Signals, and Fed-Cut Bets Shape the Week Ahead

Basic Materials Stocks Today: Metals Rally, China Policy Signals, and Fed-Cut Bets Shape the Week Ahead

NEW YORK, Dec. 28, 2025, 1:26 p.m. ET — Market closed (U.S. equities; weekend) Basic materials stocks are heading into the final trading stretch of 2025 with a powerful set of cross-currents: record-setting precious metals prices, fresh China policy headlines that matter for global demand (and supply risk), and a U.S. market backdrop defined by light year-end liquidity and an…
28 December 2025
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Caterpillar (CAT) News and Stock Forecast for 2026: AI Data Center Power Tailwind, Mining Autonomy Deals, Tariff Risks and Key Analyst Calls (Dec. 25, 2025)

Caterpillar (CAT) News and Stock Forecast for 2026: AI Data Center Power Tailwind, Mining Autonomy Deals, Tariff Risks and Key Analyst Calls (Dec. 25, 2025)

IRVING, Texas — December 25, 2025 — Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) closes out 2025 at the center of several powerful cross-currents: a surge in demand for on-site power tied to AI data centers, accelerating mining autonomy and electrification, a strategic push deeper into software, and a still-material cost overhang from tariffs—plus fresh legal risk in compact equipment. Reuters With U.S.…
25 December 2025
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US Economy Ends 2025 With 4.3% GDP Growth—Why the Affordability Crisis Still Defines Trump’s America

US Economy Ends 2025 With 4.3% GDP Growth—Why the Affordability Crisis Still Defines Trump’s America

December 25, 2025 On paper, the U.S. economy is finishing 2025 with the kind of headline numbers politicians love: strong growth, rising corporate profits, and a stock market that just hit fresh records heading into the holiday break. But on the ground—at grocery stores, on rent renewals, and in household budgets—many Americans are still asking the same question: If growth…
25 December 2025
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Caterpillar (CAT) Stock Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook as AI Power Demand Meets Tariffs and Legal Risk

Caterpillar (CAT) Stock Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook as AI Power Demand Meets Tariffs and Legal Risk

Dec. 20, 2025 — Caterpillar, Inc. (NYSE: CAT) has spent much of 2025 acting like two stocks at once: the classic “global growth proxy” tied to construction, mining, and infrastructure—and, increasingly, a surprise beneficiary of the AI boom through power-generation equipment demand from data centers. As of the latest available quote on Dec. 20, 2025, Caterpillar shares were around $576.…
20 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • MLK Day 2026: Banks Closed, Stock Market Holiday Hours
    January 18, 2026, 3:29 PM EST. On Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed as a federal holiday. Most banks, credit unions and other financial institutions will be closed and reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 20. The U.S. stock market will also be closed that day, with normal hours resuming on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. ET. ATMs and online banking remain available, but transactions won't post until banks reopen. Local branches may vary, so check with your institution. Banks closed on MLK Day include Bank of America, Chase, Citibank, Capital One, Navy Federal Credit Union, PNC Bank, Santander Bank, State Employees' Credit Union, TD Bank, Truist and Wells Fargo. Other federal holidays in 2026 will similarly affect banking hours. Plan ahead.
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