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World Markets Today (10 December 2025): Asia Stocks Retreat, Europe Opens Soft Ahead of Fed Rate Cut

World Markets Today (10 December 2025): Asia Stocks Retreat, Europe Opens Soft Ahead of Fed Rate Cut

Global stock markets started Wednesday, 10 December 2025, in risk‑off mode. Asian equities mostly slipped and early European trade turned lower as investors waited for a U.S. Federal Reserve decision that is widely expected to deliver a third straight 25‑basis‑point rate cut, but potentially with a much tougher message about the path for 2026. BSS+1 Asia Market Wrap: Cautious Trade Before the Fed Asian markets traded in narrow ranges but with a clear downward bias as traders chose not to take big positions before the Fed outcome and a slate of heavyweight U.S. tech earnings. Broad picture Across the region,
10 December 2025
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Stock Market Closes Lower on 08.12.2025: Key Movers and Global Trends to Watch on 09.12.2025

Stock Market Closes Lower on 08.12.2025: Key Movers and Global Trends to Watch on 09.12.2025

New York / London / Mumbai — December 9, 2025 Global markets are kicking off 09.12.2025 (December 9, 2025) on a cautious note after Wall Street closed lower on 08.12.2025, with investors laser‑focused on tomorrow’s crucial Federal Reserve interest‑rate decision and the outlook for 2026. On Monday (08.12.2025), the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite all finished in the red, snapping a run of gains that had left the S&P 500 within touching distance of record highs. Investopedia+1 By Tuesday (09.12.2025), trading turned mixed to slightly higher across U.S., European and Asian markets, with rate‑cut hopes, AI
9 December 2025
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UBS Billionaire Ambitions Report 2025: Record $15.8 Trillion in Billionaires’ Wealth and a Historic Inheritance Wave

UBS Billionaire Ambitions Report 2025: Record $15.8 Trillion in Billionaires’ Wealth and a Historic Inheritance Wave

Published: December 8, 2025 The world has never had more billionaires—or more money concentrated in so few hands. According to UBS’s new Billionaire Ambitions Report 2025, global billionaire wealth has surged to an all‑time high of $15.8 trillion, spread across 2,919 individuals, up 13% in just twelve months and 8.8% more billionaires than a year earlier.Poder360+1 What makes this edition of the report especially significant is not just the headline number, but the way that wealth is being created—and passed on. A powerful combination of new self‑made fortunes and the largest inheritance wave on record is reshaping the very top of the global wealth pyramid. Record-breaking billionaire
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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Stock Market Today, December 8, 2025: Fed Rate-Cut Bets, China Trade Shock and a Gold–Stocks ‘Double Bubble’

Stock Market Today, December 8, 2025: Fed Rate-Cut Bets, China Trade Shock and a Gold–Stocks ‘Double Bubble’

Global stocks are starting the week in a holding pattern as traders brace for the year’s final Federal Reserve meeting, a wave of central‑bank decisions, fresh economic data, and heavyweight tech earnings. Under the surface, however, there’s plenty going on — from a surprise surge in Chinese exports to a rare warning that both gold and equities may be in bubble territory. Global markets today: cautious green with pockets of stress Equities are broadly flat to slightly higher, with “Fed week” keeping risk-taking in check: The S&P 500 itself is entering the week just below record levels — a little over 6,870
8 December 2025
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Oil Price Today, December 8, 2025: Brent Near $64 as Fed Rate Cut Bets and Asian Demand Support Crude

Oil Price Today, December 8, 2025: Brent Near $64 as Fed Rate Cut Bets and Asian Demand Support Crude

On Monday, December 8, 2025, oil prices are holding close to two‑week highs, with Brent crude trading just under $64 per barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) hovering around $60 per barrel in early trade.AccessWdun+3Reuters+3MarketWatch+3 The market is being pulled in two directions: Below is a detailed look at where prices stand today, what’s driving the market on December 8, 2025, and how forecasts for 2026 and beyond are shaping trader sentiment. Oil Prices Today: Brent and WTI Snapshot As of Monday: Both benchmarks are consolidating gains after notching their strongest closes in about two weeks at the end of last week.Reuters Even
8 December 2025
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Japanese Yen Index and World Indices Weekly Outlook: BoJ Rate Hike Bets Reshape Global Markets (5–7 December 2025)

Japanese Yen Index and World Indices Weekly Outlook: BoJ Rate Hike Bets Reshape Global Markets (5–7 December 2025)

The Japanese yen is back at the center of global market narratives. Between 5 and 7 December 2025, investors have been juggling two conflicting forces: a still‑weak yen index hovering near multi‑year lows, and increasingly hawkish signals from the Bank of Japan (BoJ) that a rate hike is coming this month. At the same time, world equity indices such as the S&P 500, MSCI World and STOXX 600 are sitting near record or multi‑year highs, even as Japanese stocks wobble. TradingView+3Reuters+3Investing.com+3 Below is a detailed look at what just happened with the Japanese Yen Index and global stock benchmarks, plus
7 December 2025
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Australian Dollar Index Near 52‑Week High as World Indices Rally – Outlook 5–7 December 2025

Australian Dollar Index Near 52‑Week High as World Indices Rally – Outlook 5–7 December 2025

From 5–7 December 2025, the Australian dollar surged to the top of its recent ranges, with the Australian Dollar Index brushing 52‑week highs just as global equity benchmarks like the MSCI World Index and the ASX 200 pushed higher. The move reflects a powerful mix of hawkish repricing around the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), growing expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut, and broad risk‑on sentiment in world indices. Australian Dollar Index: Trading at the Top of Its Range The Australian Dollar Index (=AUD) on Investing.com closed Friday 5 December at 61.90, up 0.16% on the day and sitting
7 December 2025
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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+2wsvn.com+2 Hang Seng Index This Week: Choppy Path, Flat Finish The key trading session for Hong Kong this weekend window was Friday, 5 December, with markets closed on Saturday and Sunday. A weekly wrap from Business Today describes a “choppy week” that ultimately left the Hang Seng little changed overall, as traders
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 and roughly 4–4.5% higher for the week, its strongest weekly performance in months.MacroMicro+1 While trading was closed over the weekend, 6–7 December brought a flood of fresh forecasts and strategy notes as analysts weighed three big drivers: Below is a
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 trading between 8,114.74 and 8,160.81. Over the past 52 weeks, the index has ranged from 6,763.76 to a record 8,314.23, with a 12‑month gain of just over 9%. Investing.com MarketScreener notes that none of the five sessions this week moved
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 a losing week for UK equities. BSS+2lse.co.uk+2 While Wall Street and several Asian markets extended gains, the UK benchmark lagged its global peers – a reminder that 2025’s powerful equity rally is entering a more selective phase across world indices.
7 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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