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Global Economy News 30 November 2025 - 7 December 2025

Hang Seng and World Indices: Hong Kong’s 2025 Rally Pauses as Global Stocks Hover Near Records (5–7 December 2025)

Hang Seng and World Indices: Hong Kong’s 2025 Rally Pauses as Global Stocks Hover Near Records (5–7 December 2025)

HONG KONG — The Hang Seng Index ended the first week of December parked just below the 26,000 level, cooling after a powerful year-to-date surge, while major world indices from New York to Europe stayed within reach of record highs as investors bet on interest-rate cuts in 2026. BusinessToday Hang Seng Index This Week: Choppy Path, Flat Finish The key…
7 December 2025
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KOSPI Composite Index Surges Above 4,100 as Global Markets Position for Fed Rate Cut (5–7 December 2025)

KOSPI Composite Index Surges Above 4,100 as Global Markets Position for Fed Rate Cut (5–7 December 2025)

Published: December 7, 2025 The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) ended the week of 5–7 December 2025 as one of the standout performers among major world indices, reclaiming the 4,100 level and extending what has become a world‑beating year for South Korean equities. On Friday, 5 December, the KOSPI closed at 4,100.05, up 71.54 points (+1.78%) on the day…
7 December 2025
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CAC 40 and World Indices Weekly Snapshot: Fed Cut Bets, Flat Paris Trade and a Cautiously Optimistic Global Rally (5–7 December 2025)

CAC 40 and World Indices Weekly Snapshot: Fed Cut Bets, Flat Paris Trade and a Cautiously Optimistic Global Rally (5–7 December 2025)

Published: 7 December 2025 CAC 40: Flat Week, Soft Finish Around 8,115 The CAC 40 ended the week of 5 December almost exactly where it started, underscoring how tightly range‑bound French equities have become ahead of a crucial Federal Reserve meeting. According to Investing.com data, the CAC 40 closed Friday, 5 December at 8,114.74, down 0.09% on the day, after…
7 December 2025
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FTSE 100 Ends Week in the Red as Global Stocks Diverge: World Indices, Outlook and Forecasts (5–7 December 2025)

FTSE 100 Ends Week in the Red as Global Stocks Diverge: World Indices, Outlook and Forecasts (5–7 December 2025)

The FTSE 100 has slipped into the second week of December on the back foot, even as major world indices hover near record highs and investors brace for a pivotal US Federal Reserve rate decision. On Friday 5 December 2025, London’s blue‑chip index fell about 0.5% to around 9,667 points, its lowest level in over a week and closing out…
7 December 2025
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Euro Stoxx 50 and World Indices Weekly Snapshot: Fed Cut Hopes Keep Global Stocks Near Records (5–7 December 2025)

Euro Stoxx 50 and World Indices Weekly Snapshot: Fed Cut Hopes Keep Global Stocks Near Records (5–7 December 2025)

The Euro Stoxx 50 index (^STOXX50E), the flagship barometer for euro‑area blue chips, ended the week of 5–7 December 2025 slightly higher, consolidating strong year‑to‑date gains as global markets position for what investors increasingly see as a near‑certain interest‑rate cut from the U.S. Federal Reserve next week. Investing Euro Stoxx 50: Small Weekly Gain on Top of a Strong 2025…
7 December 2025
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MSCI Europe vs World Indices: Performance, Forecasts and Key Drivers (5–7 December 2025)

MSCI Europe vs World Indices: Performance, Forecasts and Key Drivers (5–7 December 2025)

LONDON, Dec. 7, 2025 — The MSCI Europe Index slipped modestly at the end of the week but remains one of 2025’s equity standouts, still ahead of broad global benchmarks such as the MSCI World and MSCI ACWI. European stocks are pausing after a powerful rally, even as fresh forecasts from major banks signal further upside into 2026 and technical…
7 December 2025
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S&P 500 Near Record High as Global Stock Indices Rally on Fed Cut Hopes (Dec. 5–7, 2025)

S&P 500 Near Record High as Global Stock Indices Rally on Fed Cut Hopes (Dec. 5–7, 2025)

New York, December 7, 2025 — The S&P 500 is trading within a whisper of its all‑time high as investors bet on another Federal Reserve rate cut and a wave of liquidity pushes money back into equities worldwide. Global stock indices from the MSCI World to Europe’s STOXX 600 and Asia‑Pacific benchmarks have mostly advanced in recent sessions, extending what…
7 December 2025
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Hong Kong Stock Market Today: Hang Seng Struggles to Hold Gains as Crypto Slump and Japan Rate Jitters Hit Risk Sentiment (2 December 2025)

Hong Kong Stock Market Today: Hang Seng Struggles to Hold Gains as Crypto Slump and Japan Rate Jitters Hit Risk Sentiment (2 December 2025)

Hong Kong’s stock market spent Tuesday oscillating around the 26,000 mark, giving back much of an early rally as a sharp bitcoin sell‑off and fresh worries over Japanese interest rates cooled risk appetite across Asia. By mid‑afternoon on 2 December 2025, the Hang Seng Index (HSI) was only slightly higher on the day, trading near 26,035 – barely changed in…
2 December 2025
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BHP Group Stock Outlook on 2 December 2025: Anglo Deal Shelved, China Iron Ore Standoff and Copper Growth

BHP Group Stock Outlook on 2 December 2025: Anglo Deal Shelved, China Iron Ore Standoff and Copper Growth

BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP, NYSE: BHP, LSE: BHP) heads into December 2025 with a familiar mix of strengths and headaches: record copper and iron ore output, a big new legal ruling over the Samarco dam disaster, a failed second run at Anglo American, and a tense standoff with China’s state iron ore buyer. As of the latest trade, BHP’s…
2 December 2025
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Global Stock Market Today, December 1, 2025: Risk‑Off Start to December as Yen Jumps and Bitcoin Slides

Global Stock Market Today, December 1, 2025: Risk‑Off Start to December as Yen Jumps and Bitcoin Slides

Global stocks kicked off December on the back foot on Monday, December 1, 2025, as investors shifted into risk‑off mode. A stronger yen on rising expectations of a Bank of Japan rate hike, a fresh slide in Bitcoin, soft manufacturing data and intense speculation about imminent U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts all weighed on sentiment. Reuters Global snapshot: cautious mood…
1 December 2025
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Silver Price Hits New All‑Time High Above $57 as Global Supply Squeeze Intensifies – 2025–2026 Outlook

Silver Price Hits New All‑Time High Above $57 as Global Supply Squeeze Intensifies – 2025–2026 Outlook

Silver has just smashed through yet another all‑time high, trading above $57 per ounce on 1 December 2025, as traders around the world pile into the metal on the back of tightening supply, aggressive rate‑cut bets and booming industrial demand. Reuters Silver price today (1 December 2025): near-record levels On Monday, spot silver (XAG/USD): A Trading Economics/TradingView update notes that silver “climbed…
1 December 2025
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Goldman Sachs Stock (GS) Near Record Highs: Big Investors, Gold $5,000 Bets and UK Expansion – November 30, 2025

Goldman Sachs Stock (GS) Near Record Highs: Big Investors, Gold $5,000 Bets and UK Expansion – November 30, 2025

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE: GS) heads into the final month of 2025 trading just under record territory, with fresh headlines piling up around the stock: a strong earnings beat, a higher dividend, major institutional buying, a warning on the U.S. job market, bold calls for $5,000 gold and a 500‑job expansion in the UK. For investors watching Goldman Sachs…
30 November 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • US Stocks Near All-Time High as Dollar Stabilizes Post Fed Decision
    January 28, 2026, 6:13 PM EST. US stocks remained close to record highs after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, meeting investor expectations. The S&P 500 dipped slightly by 0.1%, while the Dow gained 12 points and Nasdaq rose 0.2%. Seagate Technology surged 19.1% on better-than-expected profits driven by AI demand. Nvidia gained 1.6%, boosted by strong forecasts from chipmaker ASML, easing fears of an AI bubble. Conversely, Amphenol's shares fell 12.2% despite strong earnings after a prior 23% jump this year. Apple dropped 0.7% ahead of its earnings report. The US dollar stabilized after recent declines, strengthening against the euro, pound, and yen amid no government intervention and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's comments supporting a strong dollar policy. Gold prices hit new records amid market caution.
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