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Financial Markets News 4 December 2025 - 9 December 2025

Bank of Canada Set to Hold Interest Rate at 2.25% on December 10, 2025 as Markets Bet on Long Pause

Bank of Canada Set to Hold Interest Rate at 2.25% on December 10, 2025 as Markets Bet on Long Pause

OTTAWA — December 9, 2025 The Bank of Canada is set to make its final interest rate decision of the year on Wednesday, December 10, and virtually everyone watching expects the same outcome: no move. The central bank’s target for the overnight rate is widely forecast to remain at 2.25 per cent, cementing what many economists believe will be the start of a long pause after one of the most aggressive cutting cycles among advanced economies.Bank of Canada+ 2Bank of Canada+ 2 The decision will be announced at 9:45 am Eastern, followed by a press conference with Governor Tiff Macklem
9 December 2025
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India Economy News Today, December 9, 2025: RBI Rate Cut, 8.2% GDP, Ultra‑Low Inflation and Market Jitters

India Economy News Today, December 9, 2025: RBI Rate Cut, 8.2% GDP, Ultra‑Low Inflation and Market Jitters

India’s economic story as of Tuesday, 9 December 2025, is being written on three fronts at once: break‑neck growth, record‑low inflation, and a central bank that has just cut rates while warning about global risks. All of this is playing out against choppy equity markets, simmering trade tensions with the United States, and fresh signals from housing, defence and energy sectors. Headline picture: fast growth, soft prices, cautious markets Put simply: India is running hot on growth, unusually cool on inflation, and cautiously loose on monetary policy just as global uncertainties – from U.S. tariffs to the Federal Reserve’s next
9 December 2025
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RBA Interest Rates Today, 9 December 2025: Cash Rate Expected to Hold at 3.60% as Markets Look to 2026

RBA Interest Rates Today, 9 December 2025: Cash Rate Expected to Hold at 3.60% as Markets Look to 2026

Published: 9 December 2025 (before the 2:30 pm AEDT decision) Today the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is holding its final monetary policy meeting of 2025, with the cash rate widely expected to stay at 3.60%. The official decision and statement are scheduled for 2:30 pm AEDT, followed by a press conference with Governor Michele Bullock at 3:30 pm AEDT.Reserve Bank of Australia+1 At the time of writing, the Board has not yet released its December decision. What we do have is a very clear picture of expectations: economists, markets and the big four banks are almost unanimously betting on no change, while debate heats up over whether
9 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?

December 8, 2025 The crypto market has kicked off the week in risk‑on mode. Bitcoin has climbed back above $92,000, major altcoins are bouncing, and ETF flows and macro tailwinds are rebuilding confidence ahead of a pivotal Federal Reserve meeting. But a cluster of new research and technical analyses suggests this rebound may still be just a pause in a wider correction rather than the start of a fresh vertical rally. CoinStats+1 Below is a comprehensive look at today’s key market drivers, forecasts and technical levels, based on the latest coverage from CoinDesk, DLNews, FXStreet, Cryptonews, Decrypt and Forex.com’s associated
8 December 2025
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Bank of Canada Interest Rate Decision on December 10, 2025: Why Markets Expect a Hold at 2.25% as the Fed Cuts Again

Bank of Canada Interest Rate Decision on December 10, 2025: Why Markets Expect a Hold at 2.25% as the Fed Cuts Again

With just two days to go before the Bank of Canada’s final interest rate announcement of 2025, attention in global markets is firmly fixed on Wednesday, December 10. The decision will land within minutes of a highly anticipated U.S. Federal Reserve meeting, setting up a rare dual rate day on both sides of the border.RBC+1 The Bank of Canada (BoC) will release its policy decision and statement at 9:45 a.m. Eastern, followed by a press conference with Governor Tiff Macklem and Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers at 10:30 a.m. in Ottawa.Bank of Canada Markets overwhelmingly expect the Bank to leave
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 stock markets started the week in a holding pattern on Monday, December 8, 2025, as investors wait for what is widely expected to be a US Federal Reserve rate cut — and, more importantly, clues about how far and how fast any easing cycle might go. World equities were broadly flat, with Asia mixed but mostly firmer, European stocks hovering just below recent highs, and US futures pointing to a mildly positive open as the S&P 500 trades within touching distance of its all‑time peak.Reuters+1 Key takeaways for December 8, 2025 Fed week keeps global stocks in a tight
8 December 2025
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MPLX LP Stock: 7.7% Yield, Fresh ‘Moderate Buy’ Rating and What 2026 Could Look Like for Income Investors

MPLX LP Stock: 7.7% Yield, Fresh ‘Moderate Buy’ Rating and What 2026 Could Look Like for Income Investors

As of December 6, 2025, MPLX LP (NYSE: MPLX) trades just under its 52‑week high at around $55–56 per unit, up roughly the mid‑teens over the past year and boasting a forward yield of about 7.7% on an annualized distribution of $4.31 per unit.Yahoo Finance+1 On the same day, MarketBeat highlighted that Wall Street’s consensus on MPLX is a “Moderate Buy”, with an average 12‑month price target around $59 and a current dividend yield near 7.7%.MarketBeat+1 That makes MPLX one of the more watched high‑income names in the U.S. midstream universe. Below is a structured look at the latest news,
6 December 2025
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Stripe Valuation 2025: Why the Fintech Giant Is Back Above $100 Billion

Stripe Valuation 2025: Why the Fintech Giant Is Back Above $100 Billion

Stripe’s valuation has roared back in 2025 — not just recovering from its 2023 down-round, but reportedly surpassing its previous peak and cementing its status as one of the world’s most valuable private fintech companies. For investors, partners and founders watching the private markets, Stripe valuation 2025 has become a key reference point for where late‑stage tech is heading. Below is a deep dive into Stripe’s latest valuation, how it got here, what’s driving the numbers, and what analysts think might come next. Key takeaways on Stripe’s valuation What is Stripe’s valuation today? Because Stripe is still a private company, there is no
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 final trading day of the week is all about data the Federal Reserve cares most about. On Friday, December 5, 2025, the US economic calendar is dominated by the long‑delayed September Personal Income & Outlays report (including PCE inflation), the University of Michigan consumer sentiment survey, and the Federal Reserve’s G.19 consumer credit release.Scotiabank+1 These numbers land just days before the Fed’s December 9–10 policy meeting and after a government shutdown forced agencies to reshuffle and delay key releases, including today’s PCE report.Reuters+1 1. Overview: Why today’s US data matters Two things make Friday, December 5, 2025 unusually important for markets: In short: today’s calendar doesn’t
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

As of Friday, December 5, 2025, all eyes are on the Federal Reserve ahead of next week’s December 9–10 FOMC meeting. Markets are betting heavily on another interest‑rate cut, economists’ surveys show a strong consensus for a 25‑basis‑point move, and a new political twist has entered the picture as President Donald Trump signals he will name a new Fed chair in early 2026, with economic adviser Kevin Hassett seen as the frontrunner. Al Jazeera+3Federal Reserve+3Reuters+3 At the same time, fresh inflation estimates, a still‑resilient labor market, and the Fed’s own recent communications are keeping the outlook uncertain. Here’s a detailed look
5 December 2025
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RBI Cuts Repo Rate to 5.25% Amid ‘Goldilocks’ Economy: How the December 2025 Policy Will Hit EMIs, Rupee and Markets

RBI Cuts Repo Rate to 5.25% Amid ‘Goldilocks’ Economy: How the December 2025 Policy Will Hit EMIs, Rupee and Markets

Mumbai | December 5, 2025 — The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has delivered a widely anticipated 25 basis point cut in the policy repo rate, bringing it down from 5.50% to 5.25% after its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Friday. All six MPC members voted in favour of the reduction, while keeping the monetary policy stance “neutral”.www.ndtv.com+2Business Standard+2 With this move, the RBI has now lowered the repo rate by a cumulative 125 basis points since February 2025, even as it grapples with a record-weak rupee and robust economic growth.Reuters+2MarketScreener+2 RBI December 2025 Policy at a Glance Here
5 December 2025
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Kevin Hassett, Trump’s Expected Fed Chair, Sparks Market Alarm as Bessent Moves to Tighten White House Grip on the Federal Reserve

Kevin Hassett, Trump’s Expected Fed Chair, Sparks Market Alarm as Bessent Moves to Tighten White House Grip on the Federal Reserve

Published: December 4, 2025 WASHINGTON — Bond investors, central‑bank watchers and political operatives are all focused on the same looming decision: whether President Donald Trump will elevate his top economic adviser, Kevin Hassett, to replace Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve — and how far Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is prepared to go to ensure the Fed delivers the lower interest rates the White House wants. A flurry of reporting and fresh remarks on December 3–4 paints a picture of a central bank under intensifying political pressure, a bond market openly nervous about Trump’s favored candidate, and a
4 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

CapitaLand Investment share price jumps as CapitaLand REIT payouts roll in — what’s next for 9CI

CapitaLand Investment share price jumps as CapitaLand REIT payouts roll in — what’s next for 9CI

7 February 2026
CapitaLand Investment shares rose 1.3% to S$3.12 on Friday, bucking a 0.8% drop in Singapore’s benchmark index. CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust reported a 16.4% jump in second-half distributable income, while CapitaLand Ascendas REIT posted a 1.4% full-year rise. CapitaLand China Trust saw full-year DPU fall to 4.82 cents amid weaker yuan and occupancy. CLI reports FY2025 results on Feb. 11.
Keppel stock holds near 12-year high after profit jump, special dividend; buyback adds support

Keppel stock holds near 12-year high after profit jump, special dividend; buyback adds support

7 February 2026
Keppel shares closed at S$11.64 on Friday, up 0.17%, after surging 6.1% the previous day on stronger FY2025 profit and a larger dividend plan. The company bought back 151,400 shares for about S$1.74 million. Keppel reported a 29% rise in full-year profit to S$1.02 billion and proposed a total distribution of 47 cents per share, including a special dividend partly paid in Keppel REIT units.
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