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US CPI Report: Inflation Cools to 2.7% in November as Stock Futures Jump, Jobless Claims Fall, and Fed Rate-Cut Bets Reprice

US CPI Report: Inflation Cools to 2.7% in November as Stock Futures Jump, Jobless Claims Fall, and Fed Rate-Cut Bets Reprice

U.S. inflation slowed to 2.7% in November, but the data followed a government shutdown that disrupted October’s figures, complicating comparisons. Stock futures rose and Treasury yields slipped Thursday after the report and upbeat news from a major AI chipmaker, reversing losses from a tech-led selloff the previous day.
18 December 2025
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U.S. Inflation Report Today: November CPI Arrives After Shutdown, With Tariffs and Fed Policy in Focus

U.S. Inflation Report Today: November CPI Arrives After Shutdown, With Tariffs and Fed Policy in Focus

The November 2025 U.S. Consumer Price Index report, delayed by a 43-day federal shutdown, is missing most month-to-month data due to gaps in October’s figures. Economists expect annual inflation to reach 3.1%, the highest since May 2024, with core inflation at 3.0%. The Bureau of Labor Statistics warns it cannot fully reconstruct lost data. Markets and policymakers will rely on year-over-year comparisons.
18 December 2025
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Silver Price Today (December 18, 2025): XAG/USD Near Record Highs Around $66 as US CPI and Fed Rate-Cut Bets Drive Volatility

Silver Price Today (December 18, 2025): XAG/USD Near Record Highs Around $66 as US CPI and Fed Rate-Cut Bets Drive Volatility

Spot silver traded near $66.36/oz in early trade Thursday, just below Wednesday’s record high of $66.88/oz, according to Reuters. Prices swung between $65.55 and $66.63 as investors weighed Fed rate-cut expectations and a strong dollar. Silver has gained about 130% year-to-date, outpacing most major assets.
18 December 2025
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Big Tech Stocks Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Magnificent Seven Slide on AI Infrastructure Jitters as Amazon–OpenAI Talks and Fed Rate Outlook Take Center Stage

Big Tech Stocks Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Magnificent Seven Slide on AI Infrastructure Jitters as Amazon–OpenAI Talks and Fed Rate Outlook Take Center Stage

Big Tech stocks fell midday Wednesday, with Nvidia down 3.6% and Alphabet off 2.4%, after Oracle’s $10 billion Michigan data center project for OpenAI lost key funding. Amazon shares edged higher on reports of a potential $10 billion OpenAI investment. Semiconductor and AI-linked stocks led declines, with the VanEck Semiconductor ETF down 3%.
17 December 2025
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Gold Price Today at 12:10 (Dec. 17, 2025): Spot Gold Near $4,333 as Fed Cut Bets and $5,000 Forecasts Fuel the Rally

Gold Price Today at 12:10 (Dec. 17, 2025): Spot Gold Near $4,333 as Fed Cut Bets and $5,000 Forecasts Fuel the Rally

Spot gold hovered near $4,333 per ounce around 12:10, up about 0.7% on the day, holding above $4,300 as investors weighed US labor data and inflation signals. Intraday trading ranged from $4,302 to $4,349. Renewed expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts and geopolitical tensions supported prices. US gold futures also traded higher in early US hours.
17 December 2025
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S&P 500 Index Today (Dec. 17, 2025, 11:47 a.m. ET): Wall Street Slips as AI Stocks Weigh, Oil Rebounds, and Fed-Cut Debate Intensifies

S&P 500 Index Today (Dec. 17, 2025, 11:47 a.m. ET): Wall Street Slips as AI Stocks Weigh, Oil Rebounds, and Fed-Cut Debate Intensifies

The S&P 500 hovered near 6,760 late Wednesday morning, down 0.6% and on track for a fourth straight decline. Mega-cap and AI-linked stocks slid, with Nvidia among the biggest drags, while energy shares rose as oil prices rebounded on geopolitical news. The index traded between 6,742 and 6,812 after closing at 6,800.26 Tuesday.
17 December 2025
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US Economic Calendar Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Fed Speakers, Oil Inventories, and CPI Countdown

US Economic Calendar Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Fed Speakers, Oil Inventories, and CPI Countdown

Mortgage applications fell 3.8% for the week ending December 12, with the 30-year fixed rate rising to 6.38%. Several key U.S. economic releases remain delayed after the recent government funding lapse, leaving today’s calendar subject to change. Markets are focused on remarks from three Fed officials and the weekly oil inventory report ahead of Thursday’s inflation data.
17 December 2025
Silver Price Today Hits Fresh Record Above $66 as Fed Rate-Cut Bets, Tight Supply, and Industrial Demand Fuel the Rally (Dec. 17, 2025)

Silver Price Today Hits Fresh Record Above $66 as Fed Rate-Cut Bets, Tight Supply, and Industrial Demand Fuel the Rally (Dec. 17, 2025)

Spot silver hit a record $66.52 per ounce Wednesday before easing to $65.91, up 3.3% on the day. The surge follows softer U.S. labor data, renewed Fed rate cut expectations, and tight physical supply. Silver is up about 125% year-to-date, sharply outpacing gold. The gold/silver ratio stands near 65.7.
17 December 2025
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US Treasury Bond Prices Today (Dec 17, 2025): Yields Edge Higher With CPI Looming and Fed Liquidity Moves in Focus

US Treasury Bond Prices Today (Dec 17, 2025): Yields Edge Higher With CPI Looming and Fed Liquidity Moves in Focus

U.S. Treasury yields edged higher early Wednesday, with the 10-year at 4.17% and the 2-year at 3.51%, as traders awaited Thursday’s inflation report. Prices slipped amid concerns over delayed economic data, year-end liquidity, and ongoing Fed efforts to ease funding pressures. The 30-year yield hovered near 4.83%. Tuesday’s 10-year yield closed at 4.15%.
17 December 2025
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Gold Price Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Spot Gold Holds Near $4,320 as Fed Cut Bets and Geopolitical Risks Support Bullion

Gold Price Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Spot Gold Holds Near $4,320 as Fed Cut Bets and Geopolitical Risks Support Bullion

Gold rose 0.4% to $4,318.99 per ounce by 10:15 GMT Wednesday, holding near record highs as investors await U.S. inflation data. The metal is up about 65% year-to-date. Softer U.S. jobs data and a weaker dollar are supporting prices, while geopolitical tensions add safe-haven demand. U.S. gold futures also gained 0.4% to $4,348.10.
17 December 2025
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Mortgage Rates Today (Dec. 17, 2025): 30-Year Fixed Hovers Near 6% After the Fed Cut—What It Means for Refinancing and a $700,000 Mortgage

Mortgage Rates Today (Dec. 17, 2025): 30-Year Fixed Hovers Near 6% After the Fed Cut—What It Means for Refinancing and a $700,000 Mortgage

Mortgage rates remained in the low-6% range after the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark rate to 3.5%–3.75% on December 10. Bankrate reported a 30-year fixed purchase rate at 6.26% and a 15-year at 5.67% as of December 17. NerdWallet listed the 30-year fixed at 6.11% APR. Mortgage rates have not dropped in step with the Fed due to influences from Treasury yields and inflation expectations.
17 December 2025
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US Jobs Report and Retail Sales Today: What October–November Data Could Reveal About the Economy and Fed Policy (Dec. 16, 2025)

US Jobs Report and Retail Sales Today: What October–November Data Could Reveal About the Economy and Fed Policy (Dec. 16, 2025)

The U.S. government will release a combined October-November jobs report Tuesday after a 43-day shutdown delayed data collection. October’s household survey was not conducted, so no official October unemployment rate will be published—a first since 1948. September’s figures showed nonfarm payrolls up 119,000 and unemployment at 4.4%. The Federal Reserve cut rates last week citing labor market softness.
16 December 2025
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Dow Jones Today (Dec. 15, 2025): DJIA Turns Choppy Near 48,400 as Wall Street Eyes Delayed Jobs Data, CPI, and the Fed’s 2026 Path

Dow Jones Today (Dec. 15, 2025): DJIA Turns Choppy Near 48,400 as Wall Street Eyes Delayed Jobs Data, CPI, and the Fed’s 2026 Path

The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 52 points to 48,406 late Monday morning after opening higher. Early gains faded as investors awaited delayed jobs and inflation data expected this week. Markets remain sensitive to interest rate expectations following last week’s Fed cut. The “AI trade” and uncertainty over year-end rallies added to the cautious tone.
15 December 2025
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Santa Claus Rally 2025: AI Jitters, Fed Signals and Global Central Banks Put Wall Street’s Year-End Bounce to the Test

Santa Claus Rally 2025: AI Jitters, Fed Signals and Global Central Banks Put Wall Street’s Year-End Bounce to the Test

U.S. stocks opened modestly higher Monday as tech giants rebounded and investors braced for a week of delayed economic data and major central bank decisions. The Dow rose 0.20%, S&P 500 gained 0.33%, and Nasdaq climbed 0.39% by mid-morning. iRobot shares plunged after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and announced a buyout by Picea Robotics.
15 December 2025
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US Economic Calendar Today (Dec. 15, 2025): Empire State Manufacturing, NAHB Housing Index, Fed Speaker Williams, and Treasury Bill Auctions

US Economic Calendar Today (Dec. 15, 2025): Empire State Manufacturing, NAHB Housing Index, Fed Speaker Williams, and Treasury Bill Auctions

The Empire State Manufacturing Survey is due at 8:30 a.m. ET, with forecasts expecting a drop to 10.0 from 18.7. The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index follows at 10:00 a.m., with builder confidence seen edging up to 39. Markets remain alert after a record U.S. government shutdown delayed key data and disrupted economic reporting.
15 December 2025
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US Treasury Bonds Forecast for December 2025: Fed Rate Cut, Delayed Jobs & CPI Data, and Auction Supply Set Up a Volatile Finish

US Treasury Bonds Forecast for December 2025: Fed Rate Cut, Delayed Jobs & CPI Data, and Auction Supply Set Up a Volatile Finish

The Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points on Dec. 10 and announced renewed purchases of short-term Treasury bills to support money market liquidity. Benchmark yields as of Dec. 11: 2-year at 3.52%, 10-year at 4.14%, and 30-year at 4.79%. The 10-year/2-year spread widened to 0.62 points. Traders await a surge of delayed economic data and key Treasury auctions later in December.
14 December 2025
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  • CRCL Stock Dips on $280M Crypto Hack Lawsuit Impact
    April 17, 2026, 6:02 AM EDT. Circle Internet Group (CRCL) shares slipped about 1% in premarket trading following news of a class action lawsuit tied to a $280 million crypto hack. The April 1 Drift Protocol exploit on the Solana blockchain involved attackers using Circle's infrastructure to move stolen USDC stablecoin funds, prompting allegations Circle failed to freeze assets despite having the capability. The lawsuit claims Circle's cross-chain transfer system facilitated over 100 illicit transactions between Solana and Ethereum. Drift Protocol's total locked value plunged from $550 million to under $250 million post-attack, and the DRIFT token fell over 40%. Investors are cautious amid potential financial and reputational risks for Circle, with broader regulatory scrutiny likely in the stablecoin sector.

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Gold Price Today Near $4,784 as Weaker Dollar Keeps Bullion on Track for Fourth Weekly Gain

Gold Price Today Near $4,784 as Weaker Dollar Keeps Bullion on Track for Fourth Weekly Gain

17 April 2026
Gold hovered near $4,784 an ounce Friday, set for a fourth weekly gain despite easing 0.1% by 0815 GMT. A 10-day Lebanon-Israel ceasefire and possible U.S.-Iran talks kept investors watching for diplomatic progress. Indian gold imports stalled as banks await new government authorization, leaving over 5 tons stuck at customs. Spot silver rose 0.7% to $78.97, platinum held steady, and palladium slipped 0.1%.
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Slips as Oil Cushions London Shares, Workspace Tumbles

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Slips as Oil Cushions London Shares, Workspace Tumbles

17 April 2026
London’s FTSE 100 fell 0.18% to 10,570.49 on Friday, trailing gains in Paris and Frankfurt as investors grew cautious ahead of Iran conflict talks. Workspace shares plunged 14% after warning of lower 2027 profits. Tesco, easyJet, and Dunelm flagged pressure from the conflict and consumer pullback. Brent crude hovered near $98, supporting oil stocks but keeping broader sentiment fragile.
US Stock Market Before Open Today: S&P 500 Futures Hold Near Records as Oil Falls and Netflix Slumps

US Stock Market Before Open Today: S&P 500 Futures Hold Near Records as Oil Falls and Netflix Slumps

17 April 2026
U.S. stock futures were steady early Friday, with the S&P 500 near record highs as oil fell below $100 on hopes for renewed U.S.-Iran talks. Netflix shares dropped after weak guidance and news that chairman Reed Hastings will not seek re-election. The Nasdaq closed at a record for a 12th straight session Thursday. Treasury yields held near 4.32% as markets bet the Federal Reserve will stay on hold this year.
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