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Asia Stock Market Today: Fed Nerves, China Policy Signals and Trade Jitters Drag Region Lower (9 December 2025)

Asia Stock Market Today: Fed Nerves, China Policy Signals and Trade Jitters Drag Region Lower (9 December 2025)

Asian stocks mostly fell Tuesday as investors awaited a US Fed rate cut and digested cautious policy signals. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng dropped up to 1.2%, Shanghai slipped, and India extended losses. Japan’s Nikkei edged up 0.2%, bucking the trend despite recent earthquake concerns. Australia, South Korea, and Taiwan also traded lower.
9 December 2025
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Gold Price Today, December 9, 2025: XAU/USD Hovers Near $4,190 as Fed Rate Cut Decision Looms

Gold Price Today, December 9, 2025: XAU/USD Hovers Near $4,190 as Fed Rate Cut Decision Looms

Spot gold traded near $4,195 per ounce on Tuesday, just below this year’s record high of $4,381, as markets await the U.S. Federal Reserve’s rate decision. Futures markets show about 90% odds of a quarter-point Fed rate cut on Wednesday. Gold prices have surged over 60% in 2025, logging more than 50 record closes. The U.S. dollar hovered at a five-week low, supporting bullion.
9 December 2025
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Singapore Stock Market Today, 9 December 2025: STI Edges Higher as Fed Cut Hopes Clash With Weak Hiring Outlook

Singapore Stock Market Today, 9 December 2025: STI Edges Higher as Fed Cut Hopes Clash With Weak Hiring Outlook

The Straits Times Index opened Tuesday up 0.06% to 4,509.77 after a 0.5% drop Monday, with 94 stocks rising and 54 falling on early turnover of S$83 million. By late morning, the index hovered near 4,518, up 0.24% intraday, as traders awaited the US Federal Reserve’s rate decision. Monday saw all three local banks close lower, while Venture Corp led gainers.
9 December 2025
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Singapore Stocks Today: Biggest SGX Gainers on 9 December 2025 as Traders Brace for Fed Rate Cut

Singapore Stocks Today: Biggest SGX Gainers on 9 December 2025 as Traders Brace for Fed Rate Cut

Singapore’s Straits Times Index opened up 0.06% at 4,509.77 on Tuesday after three days of losses, as traders positioned ahead of a likely US Fed rate cut. Early gainers on the SGX included speculative micro-caps like Southern Archipelago, which surged nearly 100%, and Autagco, up about 50%. Trading focused on banks, property, and small caps. Market breadth was positive at the open.
9 December 2025
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Silver Price Today, December 8, 2025: Near Record Highs as Fed Cut Bets, Supply Deficits and Short‑Squeeze Fears Collide

Silver Price Today, December 8, 2025: Near Record Highs as Fed Cut Bets, Supply Deficits and Short‑Squeeze Fears Collide

Silver traded around $58.15 per ounce Monday, consolidating after last week’s record high near $59. The price is up roughly 100% year-to-date, its strongest rally since the late 1970s. The gold/silver ratio has dropped to 70–72, its lowest of 2025. Markets are focused on the Federal Reserve’s December 10 meeting, with traders pricing in a likely rate cut.
9 December 2025
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Alphabet (GOOG) After Hours on December 8, 2025: Dividend, Antitrust Ruling and Fed Week – What to Watch Before Tuesday’s Open

Alphabet (GOOG) After Hours on December 8, 2025: Dividend, Antitrust Ruling and Fed Week – What to Watch Before Tuesday’s Open

Alphabet Class C shares fell over 2% Monday, closing near $314–315 after hitting record highs in late November. The drop came as the stock traded ex-dividend and investors weighed new U.S. antitrust measures and the start of a Federal Reserve meeting. After-hours trading saw little movement, with GOOG quoted around $314.32 to $314.78. The company’s one-year gain remains above 60%.
9 December 2025
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Amazon Stock After Hours on December 8, 2025: AI Jitters, Fed Fears and What to Watch Before the December 9 Open

Amazon Stock After Hours on December 8, 2025: AI Jitters, Fed Fears and What to Watch Before the December 9 Open

Amazon shares closed just under $227 on Monday, down about 1.2%, extending a five-day slide from November’s record high. After-hours trading was flat. Investors cited concerns over heavy AI spending, labor unrest, and a lagging year-to-date gain of about 6-7%, well below the S&P 500’s 16% rise.
9 December 2025
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Gold Price Today, December 8, 2025: XAU/USD Steadies Around $4,200 as Fed Rate-Cut Bets and Bubble Fears Collide

Gold Price Today, December 8, 2025: XAU/USD Steadies Around $4,200 as Fed Rate-Cut Bets and Bubble Fears Collide

Spot gold traded near $4,215 per ounce on December 8, just below October’s record, after rising about 60% in 2025—its strongest year since 1979. The Bank for International Settlements warned of a rare “double bubble” in gold and equities. Traders expect a Federal Reserve rate cut this week, with odds near 90%. Silver hovered around $58–$59 per ounce, more than doubling this year.
9 December 2025
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AMD Stock After Hours on December 8, 2025: AI Deals, China Tax and Fed Week Risks Before the December 9 Open

AMD Stock After Hours on December 8, 2025: AI Deals, China Tax and Fed Week Risks Before the December 9 Open

AMD shares closed at $221 on December 8, 2025, up 1.4% with nearly 30 million shares traded, then rose to $225 in after-hours trading. The move came as the S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq all slipped ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting. AMD remains up over 80% year-to-date, after posting record Q3 revenue of $9.3 billion and strong gains in data center and gaming segments. Market cap stands near $355 billion.
8 December 2025
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Dow Slides as S&P 500 and Nasdaq Slip From Record Highs Ahead of Fed Decision — U.S. Stock Market Recap for December 8, 2025

Dow Slides as S&P 500 and Nasdaq Slip From Record Highs Ahead of Fed Decision — U.S. Stock Market Recap for December 8, 2025

U.S. stocks fell Monday, with the S&P 500 down 0.4% to 6,841, the Dow off 0.6% to 47,674, and the Nasdaq slipping 0.2% to 23,530. Investors turned cautious ahead of this week’s Federal Reserve meeting, sending volatility higher and Treasury yields up. All but one S&P 500 sector traded lower at one point. The pullback follows a strong rally that left major indexes near record highs.
8 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today at 1 PM ET: Wall Street Slips From Record Highs as Fed Week, Mega-Deals and AI Trades Collide

US Stock Market Today at 1 PM ET: Wall Street Slips From Record Highs as Fed Week, Mega-Deals and AI Trades Collide

U.S. stocks edged lower midday Monday, with the S&P 500 down 0.4% near 6,840 and the Dow off about 200 points. The Nasdaq slipped 0.3%, while the Russell 2000 rose 0.2%. The VIX climbed to 17, up 10% as traders braced for the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting starting Tuesday. Futures showed an 85–90% chance of a quarter-point rate cut.
8 December 2025
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Bitcoin Reclaims $92K as Fed Rate-Cut Hopes Lift Crypto – But Is the Return of Confidence Enough?

Bitcoin Reclaims $92K as Fed Rate-Cut Hopes Lift Crypto – But Is the Return of Confidence Enough?

Bitcoin climbed above $92,000 during Monday’s Asia session as traders anticipated a Federal Reserve rate cut. The total crypto market cap rose 2.2% to about $3.2 trillion, with 90 of the top 100 coins in the green. Bitcoin ETFs saw $352 million in inflows last week, while short-Bitcoin funds posted their largest outflows since March. Despite the rebound, Bitcoin remains down over 10% for the month.
8 December 2025
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Banking Stocks Today, December 8, 2025: Fed Cut Bets Steady the Sector as 2026 Outlook Brightens

Banking Stocks Today, December 8, 2025: Fed Cut Bets Steady the Sector as 2026 Outlook Brightens

The KBW Bank Index rose 0.4% to 159.7 on December 8, near its 52-week high, as investors awaited a widely expected Federal Reserve rate cut this week. Large U.S. banks traded close to multi-year highs, while European and U.K. lenders held steady on dividend support. Asian bank stocks were mixed, with India’s ICICI Bank drifting lower and Fino Payments Bank falling. Global equities remained flat ahead of the Fed decision.
8 December 2025
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Biggest Stock Losers Today: LEGN, MRVL, UL and More Slide as Wall Street Braces for a Fed Rate Cut (December 8, 2025)

Biggest Stock Losers Today: LEGN, MRVL, UL and More Slide as Wall Street Braces for a Fed Rate Cut (December 8, 2025)

Legend Biotech fell 12.8% to a new 52-week low Monday, leading U.S. stock declines as the S&P 500 hovered just below record highs ahead of the Fed’s rate decision. Marvell Technology dropped 8.6%, Unilever ADR lost 7%, and several others slid 4–6%. Traders priced in an 85–90% chance of a 25-basis-point Fed rate cut this week.
8 December 2025
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Stock Market Today, December 8, 2025: Wall Street Edges Higher as Fed Rate Cut Looms and Broadcom, Confluent, Carvana Lead Premarket Moves

Stock Market Today, December 8, 2025: Wall Street Edges Higher as Fed Rate Cut Looms and Broadcom, Confluent, Carvana Lead Premarket Moves

U.S. stock index futures edged higher early Monday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s expected third consecutive rate cut, with CME data showing an 87–88% probability of a quarter-point move. President Donald Trump’s warning over Netflix’s $72 billion bid for Warner Bros Discovery raised new regulatory concerns. Warner Bros Discovery shares jumped over 6% Friday after the deal was announced, while Netflix slipped.
8 December 2025
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Global Stock Market Today, December 8, 2025: Fed Rate-Cut Bets Keep World Equities Near Record Highs

Global Stock Market Today, December 8, 2025: Fed Rate-Cut Bets Keep World Equities Near Record Highs

Global stocks were flat Monday as investors awaited a likely US Federal Reserve rate cut and signals on future policy. The S&P 500 hovered just below record highs, while European shares slipped and Asian markets were mixed. Indian benchmarks fell sharply amid foreign outflows. The BIS warned of a possible “double bubble” as gold and equities both surged.
8 December 2025
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US Stock Futures Today, December 8, 2025: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Edge Higher Ahead of Fed Rate Cut Decision

US Stock Futures Today, December 8, 2025: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Edge Higher Ahead of Fed Rate Cut Decision

U.S. stock futures edged higher early Monday, with Nasdaq 100 futures up about 0.2% and Russell 2000 futures gaining 0.4%. Traders priced in an 87–90% chance of a Federal Reserve rate cut this week as officials prepare for a closely watched policy meeting. The S&P 500 cash index hovered just below its record high. Analysts expect a divided Fed vote, citing persistent inflation concerns.
8 December 2025
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Stocks to Buy Today: 9 US-Linked Picks to Watch as the Fed Meets (December 8, 2025)

Stocks to Buy Today: 9 US-Linked Picks to Watch as the Fed Meets (December 8, 2025)

Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and Dow futures edged higher ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting December 9–10, where markets see an 88% chance of a 25-basis-point rate cut. The S&P 500 sits about 0.7% below its record high after four straight gains. Ten-year Treasury yields hover just above 4.1%. Wall Street consensus targets the S&P 500 at 7,596 by end-2026, implying roughly 10.5% upside.
8 December 2025
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