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SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) Surges 60% in 2025: Latest News, Fed Cut Bets and 2026 Gold Price Forecast

SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) Surges 60% in 2025: Latest News, Fed Cut Bets and 2026 Gold Price Forecast

SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) closed at $386.44 on December 5, down 0.2%, with assets over $140 billion and a net asset value of $390.26 per share. GLD has surged 59.6% year-to-date, outpacing the S&P 500, and posted a one-year Sharpe ratio of 3.07. The ETF tracks physical gold and does not pay dividends. Investors are watching the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting and gold price forecasts.
6 December 2025
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Bank of America Corp (BAC) Stock Outlook for 2026: Crypto Pivot, Buybacks and Fed Cuts Shape the Next Move

Bank of America Corp (BAC) Stock Outlook for 2026: Crypto Pivot, Buybacks and Fed Cuts Shape the Next Move

Bank of America closed December 5 just under $54 per share, near its 52-week high, with a market cap around $394 billion and a dividend yield near 2%. Shares rose 30.5% in 2024 and are up 23.1% so far in 2025. Institutional ownership stands at about 70.7%. Wall Street and AI models project moderate upside for 2026, though risks remain if rates or credit quality shift.
6 December 2025
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US Stock Market Week in Review (Dec. 1–5, 2025): Wall Street Creeps Toward Record Highs as Fed Cut Bets and Netflix’s Warner Bros Deal Steal the Show

US Stock Market Week in Review (Dec. 1–5, 2025): Wall Street Creeps Toward Record Highs as Fed Cut Bets and Netflix’s Warner Bros Deal Steal the Show

U.S. stocks ended the week of December 5 with modest gains, leaving major indexes within 2% of record highs as investors looked ahead to a possible Federal Reserve rate cut. The S&P 500 rose 0.3%, the Dow gained 0.5%, the Nasdaq climbed 0.9%, and the Russell 2000 advanced 0.8%. Tech and cyclical shares outperformed, with semiconductors up nearly 3.8%. Inflation data met expectations, reinforcing hopes for Fed easing.
6 December 2025
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S&P 500 Near Record High on December 5, 2025 as Fed Rate Cut Bets Rise – Latest News, Forecasts and Analysis

S&P 500 Near Record High on December 5, 2025 as Fed Rate Cut Bets Rise – Latest News, Forecasts and Analysis

The S&P 500 closed at 6,870.40 on Friday, up 0.2% and less than 1% below its record, as traders raised bets on a Federal Reserve rate cut next week. Delayed inflation data showed the PCE price index rose 0.3% in September, matching forecasts. The Dow gained 0.22% and the Nasdaq rose 0.31%. For the year, the S&P 500 is up 16.8%.
6 December 2025
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SPY Stock Today: SPDR S&P 500 ETF Hovers Near Record Highs as Fed Rate Cut Bets Surge (December 6, 2025)

SPY Stock Today: SPDR S&P 500 ETF Hovers Near Record Highs as Fed Rate Cut Bets Surge (December 6, 2025)

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) closed Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, at $685.69, up 0.2% for the day and 12.8% over the past year, with assets under management topping $700 billion. The ETF extended a four-day rally as soft inflation data and expectations of another Federal Reserve rate cut next week boosted sentiment. Mega-cap tech stocks, led by Nvidia, remain the fund’s largest holdings.
6 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Edge Higher as Fed Rate-Cut Bets Solidify (December 5, 2025)

US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Edge Higher as Fed Rate-Cut Bets Solidify (December 5, 2025)

The S&P 500 closed up 0.2% at 6,870.40 on Friday, just below its record high, as delayed inflation data and a major Netflix–Warner Bros. deal lifted Wall Street. The Dow rose 0.2%, Nasdaq gained 0.3%, and Russell 2000 slipped 0.4%. September’s PCE inflation matched forecasts at 2.8% year-on-year, while personal spending rose 0.3%.
5 December 2025
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VIX Index Today, December 5, 2025: Wall Street’s Fear Gauge Slides Back Toward Lows as Fed-Cut Hopes Build

VIX Index Today, December 5, 2025: Wall Street’s Fear Gauge Slides Back Toward Lows as Fed-Cut Hopes Build

The Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) closed near 15.6 on December 5, down about 1% from Thursday, marking its lowest levels in months. The index traded in a tight range between 15.55 and 16.18, far below the late November spike above 28. The VIX now sits close to the low end of its 52-week range, reflecting subdued equity market volatility.
5 December 2025
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Euronext After the Bell: Eurozone Stocks End Mixed as Fed Rate-Cut Bets Cap Week of Gains (December 5, 2025)

Euronext After the Bell: Eurozone Stocks End Mixed as Fed Rate-Cut Bets Cap Week of Gains (December 5, 2025)

Euro Stoxx 50 rose 0.1% to 5,723.93, nearing its record high, while the Euronext 100 slipped 0.2% but stayed close to November peaks. France’s CAC 40 and Italy’s FTSE MIB ended flat to slightly lower; Belgium’s BEL 20 gained 0.33% on UCB strength. Investors watched U.S. PCE inflation data and awaited next week’s Federal Reserve meeting.
5 December 2025
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Stock Market Today: Futures Edge Higher as September PCE Inflation Data Keeps Fed Rate‑Cut Bets Alive

Stock Market Today: Futures Edge Higher as September PCE Inflation Data Keeps Fed Rate‑Cut Bets Alive

U.S. stock futures rose Friday after the delayed September PCE inflation report showed annual headline inflation at 2.8% and core at 2.9%, both in line with forecasts. Futures markets still price an 85–90% chance of a Fed rate cut next week. S&P 500 futures gained 0.2%, Nasdaq 100 futures 0.35%. Global shares headed for a second week of gains.
5 December 2025
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US Economic Calendar Today, December 5, 2025: PCE Inflation, Consumer Sentiment and Credit Drive Fed Expectations

US Economic Calendar Today, December 5, 2025: PCE Inflation, Consumer Sentiment and Credit Drive Fed Expectations

The delayed September Personal Income & Outlays report, including the PCE inflation index, was released Friday, showing personal income up 0.3% and spending up 0.3%. The data arrives days before the Federal Reserve’s December policy meeting, after a government shutdown postponed key releases. The PCE index, the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, came in broadly in line with expectations.
5 December 2025
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Federal Reserve News Today: Markets Price In December Rate Cut as Trump Teases New Fed Chair Pick

Federal Reserve News Today: Markets Price In December Rate Cut as Trump Teases New Fed Chair Pick

Markets expect the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by 25 basis points at its December 9–10 meeting, with economists and futures pricing showing strong consensus. President Donald Trump signaled plans to name a new Fed chair in early 2026, with Kevin Hassett seen as the leading candidate. The Fed last cut rates on October 29 and ended quantitative tightening on December 1.
5 December 2025
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Gold Price Today, December 5, 2025: Yellow Metal Firms on Weak Dollar as Fed Cut Bets Grow and Silver Nears Record High

Gold Price Today, December 5, 2025: Yellow Metal Firms on Weak Dollar as Fed Cut Bets Grow and Silver Nears Record High

Spot gold rose 0.5% to above $4,220 an ounce Friday as a weaker U.S. dollar offset high bond yields ahead of key inflation data. U.S. gold futures traded near $4,258. Silver held near $58 an ounce after hitting a record this week, more than doubling in 2025. In India, MCX gold futures hovered at record levels around ₹1.30 lakh per 10 grams.
5 December 2025
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Hang Seng Index Rises 0.9% This Week as Fed Cut Bets Clash With Crash Warnings

Hang Seng Index Rises 0.9% This Week as Fed Cut Bets Clash With Crash Warnings

The Hang Seng Index closed up 0.6% at 26,085.08 on Friday, ending the week 0.9% higher despite early losses and persistent concerns over property and factory data. Ping An Insurance jumped 6.7% and Baidu rose 5%, while Shenzhou International dropped 3.4% after a downgrade. Mainland Chinese benchmarks also gained about 0.7–0.8%.
5 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today, December 4, 2025: Wall Street Ends Mixed Near Record Highs as Fed Rate‑Cut Bets Build

US Stock Market Today, December 4, 2025: Wall Street Ends Mixed Near Record Highs as Fed Rate‑Cut Bets Build

The S&P 500 rose 0.1% to 6,857.12 and the Nasdaq gained 0.2% to 23,505.14 on Thursday, while the Dow slipped 0.07% to 47,850.94. The Russell 2000 jumped 0.8% to a record 2,531 as investors bet on a Federal Reserve rate cut next week. Jobless claims fell to their lowest since 2022, but announced layoffs for 2025 hit a post-pandemic high.
4 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today, December 4, 2025: Wall Street Stalls Near Record Highs as Fed Rate-Cut Bets Build

US Stock Market Today, December 4, 2025: Wall Street Stalls Near Record Highs as Fed Rate-Cut Bets Build

The S&P 500 hovered just below record highs Thursday, ending nearly flat around 6,850 as investors digested strong jobless claims data and rising Treasury yields. The Dow slipped 0.06%, while the Nasdaq rose 0.05%. Small-cap Russell 2000 outperformed, gaining up to 1%. The 10-year Treasury yield climbed above 4.1%.
4 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today: Wall Street Holds Near Record Highs as Fed Rate‑Cut Bets Build (December 4, 2025)

US Stock Market Today: Wall Street Holds Near Record Highs as Fed Rate‑Cut Bets Build (December 4, 2025)

U.S. stocks traded in a narrow range near record highs Thursday as investors weighed mixed labor data and expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut next week. The S&P 500 hovered around 6,860, little changed, while the Dow slipped 0.1% and the Nasdaq edged lower. ADP reported private-sector job losses of 32,000 in November, the weakest since the pandemic. Markets remained largely flat in late trading.
4 December 2025
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  • Morgan Stanley Launches Bitcoin ETF, Rated in Top 1% by Analyst
    April 13, 2026, 10:07 AM EDT. Morgan Stanley debuted its Bitcoin spot ETF, MSBT, with a low sponsor fee of 0.14%, generating over $25 million in half a day. Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas ranked the launch in the top 1% of all ETF debuts. The ETF complements Morgan Stanley's crypto strategy, which includes Ethereum and Solana trusts. Despite muted investor interest in crypto this year, Bitcoin ETFs have garnered more than $1 billion in net inflows in 2026, with Morgan Stanley recommending a 2% to 4% crypto allocation to clients. Coinbase Institutional and BNY Mellon serve as custodians of MSBT, signaling growing financial sector acceptance. However, other major banks may hesitate to follow Morgan Stanley into crypto ETFs soon.

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Super Micro Stock Faces Fresh Test as China Probe Casts Shadow Over Nvidia Ties

Super Micro Stock Faces Fresh Test as China Probe Casts Shadow Over Nvidia Ties

13 April 2026
Super Micro Computer shares traded at $25.26 early Monday as the company faces a board-led probe into alleged diversions of servers to China. U.S. prosecutors in March accused three former associates of routing $2.5 billion in AI technology through Taiwan and Southeast Asia. Super Micro says the men no longer have ties to the firm. Shareholders will vote on directors, including CEO Charles Liang, at a virtual meeting April 15.
Asia Flight Delays and Cancellations Latest: Tokyo, Singapore, Dubai Show Low Disruption as Gulf Route Cuts Persist

Asia Flight Delays and Cancellations Latest: Tokyo, Singapore, Dubai Show Low Disruption as Gulf Route Cuts Persist

13 April 2026
Major Asian airports showed low delays Monday, with no regionwide shutdown, according to Cirium FlightStats. Emirates and Dubai Airports reported some cancellations and delays after a partial UAE airspace closure. Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific have suspended Dubai flights into June. Jet fuel shortages and longer routes are driving up costs, with India facing added pressure from Dubai’s flight restrictions.
ServiceNow Stock Slides as UBS Warns AI Threat Is Bigger Than First Thought

ServiceNow Stock Slides as UBS Warns AI Threat Is Bigger Than First Thought

13 April 2026
UBS downgraded ServiceNow to neutral from buy and cut its price target to $100 from $170, citing AI disruption risk and weaker demand for non-AI software. ServiceNow shares traded at $83.00 before the bell Monday, down 7.6% from the previous close and 44% lower year-to-date. The company has added AI features across all products. Bernstein reiterated an Outperform rating.
Trump Orders Iran Blockade as Oil Nears $150 in Europe and Stocks Slip

Trump Orders Iran Blockade as Oil Nears $150 in Europe and Stocks Slip

13 April 2026
Europe’s immediate-delivery crude surged to nearly $150 a barrel and U.S. stock futures dropped after the U.S. ordered a blockade on Iranian port traffic, set to begin at 1400 GMT. North Sea Forties crude hit a record $148.87, while Brent rose above $100. Shipping through the Gulf showed disruption, with tankers rerouting and Tehran warning of retaliation. Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures all fell before the open.
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