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Mortgage Rates Today (Dec. 13, 2025): What the Fed’s Rate Cut Means for a $600,000 Mortgage Payment—and Why Housing Still Won’t Get “Much Relief”

Mortgage Rates Today (Dec. 13, 2025): What the Fed’s Rate Cut Means for a $600,000 Mortgage Payment—and Why Housing Still Won’t Get “Much Relief”

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark rate by 0.25% on December 10, bringing the target range to 3.50%–3.75%. Mortgage rates remain above 6% for a 30-year fixed loan, with Bankrate reporting 6.29% and Freddie Mac at 6.22%. A $600,000 mortgage at these rates means monthly payments near $3,700. Fed officials signaled no rapid return to lower rates.
13 December 2025
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Bitcoin Price Today (Dec. 12, 2025): BTC Slides Toward $90,000 — Why Bitcoin Is Down as Fed Pause Jitters and Tech Selloff Hit Risk Appetite

Bitcoin Price Today (Dec. 12, 2025): BTC Slides Toward $90,000 — Why Bitcoin Is Down as Fed Pause Jitters and Tech Selloff Hit Risk Appetite

Bitcoin fell near $90,000 Friday, down about 1.6% in 24 hours after failing to hold early gains. Traders cited uncertainty over Federal Reserve rate signals, volatility in AI and tech stocks, and choppy ETF flows. BTC traded between $89,585 and $93,519 during the session. The market remains rangebound as risk appetite fades.
12 December 2025
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Gold Price Today (December 12, 2025): Why Gold Is Down After a Seven-Week High — Fed Rate-Cut Bets, Dollar Bounce, and Profit-Taking in Focus

Gold Price Today (December 12, 2025): Why Gold Is Down After a Seven-Week High — Fed Rate-Cut Bets, Dollar Bounce, and Profit-Taking in Focus

Gold slipped 0.2% to $4,277.64/oz early Friday, retreating from a seven-week high after the Fed rally. The dip followed profit-taking, a firmer U.S. dollar, and renewed interest in stocks and industrial metals. Spot prices later stabilized near $4,280 and reached $4,330/oz in early U.S. trading. Asian demand cooled at higher prices, but traders still expect Fed easing in 2026.
12 December 2025
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Gold Holds Near a Seven-Week High as Dollar Weakens; Silver Hits Fresh Record Above $64 After Split Fed Rate Cut

Gold Holds Near a Seven-Week High as Dollar Weakens; Silver Hits Fresh Record Above $64 After Split Fed Rate Cut

Silver hit a record $64.64 an ounce on Friday before retreating, while gold traded above $4,300 per ounce, near a seven-week high, as the U.S. dollar weakened after the Federal Reserve’s divided rate cut. The Fed lowered its benchmark rate to 3.50%–3.75% amid internal disagreement, fueling bets on further easing. Platinum reached a 14-year peak; palladium also gained.
12 December 2025
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Morgan Stanley Stock (MS) Today: Shares Hover Near Record Levels as Fed Cuts Rates, Analysts Update Targets Ahead of Q4 Earnings

Morgan Stanley Stock (MS) Today: Shares Hover Near Record Levels as Fed Cuts Rates, Analysts Update Targets Ahead of Q4 Earnings

Morgan Stanley stock traded at $180.51 as of 15:48 UTC Friday, near a record high set the previous session. Shares have surged from a 52-week low of $94.33 in April, boosted by a Federal Reserve rate cut and renewed dealmaking activity. The Fed’s decision on Dec. 10 was split, with three officials dissenting. Wall Street analysts note the stock now trades above many 12-month target prices.
12 December 2025
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Best Stocks to Buy Now in the U.S. Stock Market (Dec. 12, 2025): Top Picks as the Fed Cuts Rates and the AI Trade Wobbles

Best Stocks to Buy Now in the U.S. Stock Market (Dec. 12, 2025): Top Picks as the Fed Cuts Rates and the AI Trade Wobbles

The S&P 500 closed at a record high Thursday as investors shifted from AI mega-caps into financials and materials after the Fed cut rates. Oracle and Broadcom earnings reignited concerns about AI profitability, triggering volatility in the sector. Markets remain focused on next week’s delayed jobs and inflation data, which could influence further rate moves. Valuations are elevated, with the S&P 500 trading at 22 times expected earnings.
12 December 2025
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Silver Price Today, December 12, 2025: Spot Silver Near Record High Above $64 as Fed Cuts and Supply Fears Fuel Rally

Silver Price Today, December 12, 2025: Spot Silver Near Record High Above $64 as Fed Cuts and Supply Fears Fuel Rally

Spot silver hit a record $64.32 per ounce Friday before easing to $63.87 by 09:45 GMT, Reuters reported. U.S. retail feeds showed silver trading near $64.20–$64.32 in the morning. The price surge follows a Federal Reserve rate cut, new Treasury-bill purchases, and ongoing concerns over tight inventories. Silver is now listed as a U.S. critical mineral for 2025, adding policy risk to the market.
12 December 2025
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Bitcoin Price Today (Dec 12, 2025): BTC Holds Near $92,500 as Fed Cut, ETF Flows and $3.7B Options Expiry Shape the Outlook

Bitcoin Price Today (Dec 12, 2025): BTC Holds Near $92,500 as Fed Cut, ETF Flows and $3.7B Options Expiry Shape the Outlook

Bitcoin traded between $92,300 and $92,600 early Friday, up about 2.5% from earlier in the week but still 29% below its October record. The move follows a Fed rate cut, tech-sector volatility after Oracle’s outlook, and a major crypto options expiry. Trading volumes remain steady, but bitcoin is down about 3% for 2025. Markets remain cautious despite a softer dollar.
12 December 2025
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Gold Price Today (December 12, 2025): Gold Jumps Above $4,300 as Fed-Cut Bets, Weak Dollar and Geopolitics Lift Bullion

Gold Price Today (December 12, 2025): Gold Jumps Above $4,300 as Fed-Cut Bets, Weak Dollar and Geopolitics Lift Bullion

Spot gold rose 0.7% to $4,311.73 per ounce by 09:45 GMT Friday, hitting its highest since October and heading for a 2.7% weekly gain. U.S. gold futures traded at $4,343.50. Prices climbed after the Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points and the U.S. dollar weakened, while rising jobless claims and U.S.–Venezuela tensions fueled safe-haven demand.
12 December 2025
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Asia Stock Markets Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Japan’s Topix Hits Record as Fed Cut Lifts Sentiment, Oracle Rekindles AI Valuation Jitters

Asia Stock Markets Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Japan’s Topix Hits Record as Fed Cut Lifts Sentiment, Oracle Rekindles AI Valuation Jitters

Japan’s Topix index hit a record high Friday as Asian stock markets climbed, tracking Wall Street gains after the U.S. Federal Reserve cut rates for a third time this year. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose 1.8%, and Shanghai copper futures set a record on demand hopes. Tech shares remained volatile after Oracle’s 13% drop revived concerns about AI investment returns.
12 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Futures Mixed at 5:30 a.m. ET as Broadcom Slides; S&P 500 and Dow Hit Record Highs After Fed Cut

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Futures Mixed at 5:30 a.m. ET as Broadcom Slides; S&P 500 and Dow Hit Record Highs After Fed Cut

U.S. stock futures were mixed and mostly flat at 5:30 a.m. ET Friday after the Dow and S&P 500 closed at record highs, while the Nasdaq fell 0.3% Thursday. Dow futures edged higher, S&P 500 futures were steady, and Nasdaq-100 futures slipped amid renewed pressure on AI-linked tech stocks following Oracle’s drop and Broadcom’s margin warning. The Fed’s recent rate cut and cautious outlook continue to shape trading.
12 December 2025
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JPMorgan Chase Stock After the Bell on December 11, 2025: Key News, Fed Moves and What to Watch Before the December 12 Open

JPMorgan Chase Stock After the Bell on December 11, 2025: Key News, Fed Moves and What to Watch Before the December 12 Open

JPMorgan Chase shares closed at $317.38 on Thursday, up 2.3% and near a 52-week high, rebounding after Tuesday’s sharp drop on expense concerns. Trading volume reached 9.4 million shares. The stock has gained about 30% year-to-date, outpacing the S&P 500. JPMorgan now projects 2026 expenses of $105 billion, above analyst expectations.
11 December 2025
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Stock Market Today: Dow and S&P 500 Hover Near Records as Fed’s Hawkish December 2025 Rate Cut Rattles Futures

Stock Market Today: Dow and S&P 500 Hover Near Records as Fed’s Hawkish December 2025 Rate Cut Rattles Futures

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage point Wednesday, bringing the target range to 3.50%–3.75%. The move, the third cut of 2025, came with rare dissent among policymakers and signals of a likely pause ahead. Stocks traded near record highs Thursday, while bond yields slipped and index futures pointed lower. Key economic data remain delayed due to a recent government shutdown.
11 December 2025
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Bitcoin Price Today, December 11, 2025: BTC Hovers Around $92K After Dipping Below $90K on Fed Cut and AI Jitters

Bitcoin Price Today, December 11, 2025: BTC Hovers Around $92K After Dipping Below $90K on Fed Cut and AI Jitters

Bitcoin recovered above $92,000 late Thursday after briefly sliding below $90,000 during U.S. trading hours. The move followed a Federal Reserve rate cut and a sharp drop in AI-linked tech stocks after Oracle’s earnings. Spot prices ranged from $89,400 to $94,200 over 24 hours, with Bitcoin down about 1–3% on the day and 27% below its October all-time high.
11 December 2025
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US Economic Calendar Today, December 11, 2025: Jobless Claims Jump, Trade Gap Shrinks as Fed Enters “Data-Dark” Pause

US Economic Calendar Today, December 11, 2025: Jobless Claims Jump, Trade Gap Shrinks as Fed Enters “Data-Dark” Pause

U.S. weekly jobless claims jumped by 44,000 to 236,000, exceeding forecasts, while continuing claims fell by 99,000 to 1.838 million. The trade deficit narrowed more than expected and wholesale inventories rose. Key inflation data remains delayed due to the government shutdown, leaving gaps in economic reporting. Markets digested the figures a day after the Fed’s third straight rate cut and signal to pause.
11 December 2025
US Stock Market Today, December 11, 2025: Dow Climbs While Oracle-Led AI Sell-Off Hits Nasdaq After Fed Rate Cut

US Stock Market Today, December 11, 2025: Dow Climbs While Oracle-Led AI Sell-Off Hits Nasdaq After Fed Rate Cut

The Dow rose 0.6–0.9% by late morning Thursday, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.2–0.5% and the Nasdaq fell nearly 1% as investors sold off AI-linked stocks following Oracle’s 14% plunge. The split comes a day after the Fed cut rates for the third time in 2025 and the S&P 500 closed just below its record high.
11 December 2025
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EU Stock Market Today, 11 December 2025: Cyclicals Rally While Tech Stumbles After Fed Rate Cut and SNB Hold

EU Stock Market Today, 11 December 2025: Cyclicals Rally While Tech Stumbles After Fed Rate Cut and SNB Hold

European stocks closed higher on December 11, with the STOXX Europe 600 up 0.66% and the Euro Stoxx 50 gaining 1.0%, as investors favored financials and cyclicals after the Fed’s rate cut. Germany’s DAX and Spain’s IBEX 35 hit new highs. Technology shares lagged, with SAP dropping up to 3% after Oracle’s weak outlook revived concerns over AI sector profits.
11 December 2025
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Bitcoin Price Today, December 11, 2025: BTC Hovers Around $90K as Fed Cut and AI Jitters Test the Rally

Bitcoin Price Today, December 11, 2025: BTC Hovers Around $90K as Fed Cut and AI Jitters Test the Rally

Bitcoin traded near $90,000 on December 11, 2025, after swinging between $89,623 and $94,177. The price is down about 2–3% in 24 hours and roughly 14% over the past month, well below October’s record high. The drop follows a Federal Reserve rate cut and weak tech sentiment after Oracle’s outlook. Major cryptocurrencies also fell, with ETH and SOL down 4–6%.
11 December 2025
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