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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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US Stock Market Forecast for December 2025: S&P 500 Outlook After the Fed Cut, Delayed Jobs & CPI Data, and the Santa Rally Question

US Stock Market Forecast for December 2025: S&P 500 Outlook After the Fed Cut, Delayed Jobs & CPI Data, and the Santa Rally Question

The S&P 500 closed at a record 6,901.00 on Thursday, Dec. 11, then fell 1.07% to 6,827.41 on Friday as Treasury yields jumped and investors reassessed AI-linked stocks. The Nasdaq dropped 1.69% to 23,195.17 and the Dow slipped 0.51% to 48,458.05. The Federal Reserve cut rates by a quarter point to 3.50%–3.75% but signaled a likely pause, with a divided 9–3 vote.
14 December 2025
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ETF Forecast for December 2025: What to Expect for Stock, Bond, Gold and Bitcoin ETFs After the Fed’s Year-End Cut

ETF Forecast for December 2025: What to Expect for Stock, Bond, Gold and Bitcoin ETFs After the Fed’s Year-End Cut

U.S. ETF assets hit a record $13.22 trillion in November, with $143.72 billion in net inflows for the month, according to ETFGI. The Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points in December but signaled a possible pause, prompting investors to favor intermediate bond ETFs and risk assets while reducing long-duration exposure. Incomplete economic data after a government shutdown is adding volatility.
14 December 2025
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Gold Price Forecast for December 2025: Fed Rate Cut Lifts Bullion, but BIS “Bubble” Warning Signals Volatility Ahead

Gold Price Forecast for December 2025: Fed Rate Cut Lifts Bullion, but BIS “Bubble” Warning Signals Volatility Ahead

Gold prices surged above $4,290 per ounce in mid-December 2025 after the Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points to 3.50%–3.75%, with a split vote. Spot gold touched a seven-week high on December 12, while US gold futures settled near $4,328. The US dollar dropped to an eight-week low, supporting the rally. The Bank for International Settlements warned of “explosive” price behavior in gold and equities.
14 December 2025
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  • EQT's Acquisition of Intertek Fuels FTSE Take-Private Activity
    May 24, 2026, 8:56 AM EDT. EQT Group has secured a recommended offer for Intertek, a FTSE 100 testing company, marking a significant move in the ongoing trend of take-private deals in the FTSE market. This acquisition underscores growing private equity interest in public companies listed on the FTSE index, reflecting a broader strategy to unlock value through private ownership. The transaction aligns with recent market momentum where private buyouts are increasingly shaping the FTSE landscape.

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Nifty Faces Oil Moves, Rupee and Short Week

24 May 2026
The Nifty 50 rose 0.27% Friday to 23,719.3 and the Sensex gained 0.31% to 75,415.35, but both indexes remain down sharply since the Iran war began. The rupee hit record lows, prompting Reserve Bank intervention, and foreign investors have sold $23 billion in Indian shares this year. Markets will close Thursday for Bakri Id, leaving four trading sessions in the week.
Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Stalls Near 9,000 as NAB Slides, Oil Shock Keeps Traders on Edge. (Indo Premier)

ASX on Watch as Inflation Test Looms After Volatile Week

24 May 2026
The ASX 200 closed up 0.41% at 8,657 on Friday, gaining 0.3% for the week after volatile trading. Investors await April inflation data due Wednesday, seen as key for Reserve Bank of Australia rate expectations after weak April jobs figures cooled rate-hike bets. The Australian dollar traded at 71.36 U.S. cents late Friday. Miners and energy stocks led gains, while consumer and telecom shares fell.
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