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Global Markets News 18 December 2025 - 14 January 2026

Silver price today: MCX flirts with ₹3 lakh/kg as global rally tops $90 and Kiyosaki flags a pullback

Silver price today: MCX flirts with ₹3 lakh/kg as global rally tops $90 and Kiyosaki flags a pullback

MUMBAI, Jan 14, 2026, 20:20 IST Silver prices in India surged to fresh highs on Wednesday, with the March contract on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) surpassing ₹2.90 lakh per kilogram, inching closer to the ₹3 lakh threshold. Gold on MCX also hit a record ₹1,43,017 per 10 grams. https://www.livemint.com/market/commodities/gold-silver-rate-today-live-mcx-gold-rate-today-mcx-silver-price-today-us-iran-conflict-fed-rate-cut-donald-trump-11768356478145.html The surge matters now because it’s moved beyond just jewellery and industry. Investors are treating precious metals as both a rate play and a hedge, wagering that U.S. interest rates will drop as inflation eases and uncertainty remains. The pace grabbed all the attention. The MCX March silver contract surged
14 January 2026
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Crude oil price today: Brent nears $65, WTI tops $60 on Iran unrest, Venezuela tug-of-war

Crude oil price today: Brent nears $65, WTI tops $60 on Iran unrest, Venezuela tug-of-war

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 07:01 EST — Premarket Oil prices surged again Tuesday, with Brent nearing $65 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) climbing back above $60 as traders factored in heightened risks from Iran. By 0934 GMT, Brent futures had risen $1.06, or 1.7%, to $64.93 a barrel; WTI gained $1.02, also 1.7%, reaching $60.52. “The oil market is building in some price protection against geopolitical drivers,” said John Evans, an analyst at PVM Oil Associates. Barclays estimated the Iran unrest “risk premium” — the added cost reflecting supply fears — at roughly $3-$4 a barrel.
13 January 2026
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Oil prices wobble on Iran protests: Brent slips near $63 as Trump weighs options, Hormuz risk back

Oil prices wobble on Iran protests: Brent slips near $63 as Trump weighs options, Hormuz risk back

NEW YORK, Jan 12, 2026, 07:44 EST — Premarket Oil prices slipped on Monday as traders balanced Iran’s efforts to calm tensions after days of unrest against a market flush with supply. By 10:45 GMT, Brent crude futures dropped 31 cents, or 0.5%, to $63.03 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate lost 36 cents, or 0.6%, settling at $58.76. “Lower European equity markets and the absence of fresh supply disruptions are putting moderate pressure on oil prices, after last week’s strong rally,” said UBS analyst Giovanni Staunovo. (Reuters) Risk is priced in, but it’s not shouting. Saul Kavonic, MST Marquee’s
12 January 2026
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Binance puts its global platform under Abu Dhabi regulator in sweeping restructure — here’s what changes

Binance puts its global platform under Abu Dhabi regulator in sweeping restructure — here’s what changes

Abu Dhabi, January 6, 2026, 04:47 (GST) Binance said its global platform has officially transitioned to the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) regulatory framework, placing key operations under the supervision of the market’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA). The crypto exchange said the changes took effect on Jan. 5. https://www.binance.com/en/support/announcement/detail/a4a7d00e88224224b55293be07724334 The move matters because it assigns clear, regulated roles for trading, custody and derivatives risk management at a time when large venues are under pressure to show tighter oversight and cleaner legal structures. It also underscores the UAE’s push to position itself as a hub for supervised digital-asset activity. Binance
6 January 2026
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Bitcoin price today jumps above $92,000 as ETF inflows and Venezuela shock set the week’s tone

Bitcoin price today jumps above $92,000 as ETF inflows and Venezuela shock set the week’s tone

NEW YORK, January 5, 2026, 02:51 ET — Market closed Bitcoin climbed in early Monday trade, steadying above $92,000 as investors weighed weekend geopolitical headlines and set up for a data-heavy week. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was last up about 1.2% at $92,469. The move matters because bitcoin has started 2026 leaning on the same drivers that move broader risk assets — interest-rate expectations, the U.S. dollar and cross-asset volatility. A fresh run of U.S. macro releases this week will test whether the rebound has staying power once U.S. markets reopen. Crypto traders also remain focused on institutional demand after
5 January 2026
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Eli Lilly stock today: LLY slips as China Mounjaro cuts and U.S. pricing reset draw focus

Eli Lilly stock today: LLY slips as China Mounjaro cuts and U.S. pricing reset draw focus

NEW YORK, December 31, 2025, 13:48 ET — Regular session Eli Lilly shares edged lower on Wednesday as investors weighed new signals that blockbuster diabetes and obesity drugs are heading into 2026 with lower price tags in some markets. The stock was down 0.1% at $1,078.95 by 1:48 p.m. ET, after trading between $1,076.86 and $1,083.25. The pricing debate matters for Lilly because its growth story is dominated by GLP-1 drugs, a class of diabetes and obesity treatments that mimic a gut hormone to curb appetite and lower blood sugar. Moves that broaden access can lift volumes, but price cuts
31 December 2025
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ASML Stock (NASDAQ: ASML) Weekend Briefing: AI-Driven Demand, China Risk, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

ASML Stock (NASDAQ: ASML) Weekend Briefing: AI-Driven Demand, China Risk, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

NEW YORK, Dec. 28, 2025, 12:24 a.m. ET — Market closed (U.S. equities closed for the weekend) ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ: ASML), the Dutch chipmaking-equipment powerhouse at the heart of advanced semiconductor manufacturing, heads into the final week of 2025 with investors balancing two forces that rarely coexist peacefully: a powerful AI-led demand narrative and persistent geopolitical risk tied to U.S.-China tech restrictions. With U.S. markets closed this weekend, the actionable question for ASML shareholders is less about “what happened overnight” and more about “what could reprice the stock when trading resumes Monday, Dec. 29.” In thin year-end conditions—when liquidity
28 December 2025
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Hong Kong Stock Market Today: Hang Seng Set for Thin Christmas Eve Half-Day as Wall Street Hits Record, China AI Theme in Focus (Dec. 24, 2025)

Hong Kong Stock Market Today: Hang Seng Set for Thin Christmas Eve Half-Day as Wall Street Hits Record, China AI Theme in Focus (Dec. 24, 2025)

HONG KONG — Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025. Hong Kong equities head into the Christmas Eve session with a shortened trading day, lighter liquidity, and a mixed set of global cues — upbeat risk sentiment from a record-setting Wall Street close, but ongoing cross-currents from rates, FX volatility, and stock-specific headlines in China tech. HKEX+1 Before the opening bell, Hang Seng futures were last indicated slightly lower, signalling that early moves may be choppy rather than directional — a dynamic that can intensify on half-days when fewer institutional participants are active and price gaps can widen. Investing.com+1 Today’s key market structure: half-day trading and a holiday break
24 December 2025
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AI Stocks Today: Nvidia, Microsoft, Alphabet and China’s AI Surge Reshape the 2026 Playbook (Dec. 23, 2025)

AI Stocks Today: Nvidia, Microsoft, Alphabet and China’s AI Surge Reshape the 2026 Playbook (Dec. 23, 2025)

Artificial intelligence stocks are closing out 2025 with a familiar mix of momentum, skepticism, and shifting geopolitics. On December 23, 2025, several headlines moved the AI investing narrative beyond a simple “chips up, everything else follows” story: fresh signals on AI chip exports to China, a new wave of mega-cap spending for AI infrastructure, and a growing debate over whether U.S. AI leaders are pricing in too-perfect outcomes. Below is a breakdown of the most market-relevant news, forecasts, and analyst takes dated Dec. 23, 2025, and how investors are framing the next leg of the AI cycle into 2026. The
23 December 2025
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Global Stock Markets Today (18 December 2025, 1:55): Stocks Rebound on Softer US Inflation as BoE Cuts and ECB Holds; AI Trade Still Volatile

Global Stock Markets Today (18 December 2025, 1:55): Stocks Rebound on Softer US Inflation as BoE Cuts and ECB Holds; AI Trade Still Volatile

Global stock markets swung through a familiar late‑2025 pattern on Thursday: early caution led by tech and “AI bubble” nerves, followed by a broad rebound as softer‑than‑expected U.S. inflation revived rate‑cut hopes and Europe’s central banks delivered mostly in line with expectations. Reuters+2Reuters+2 By the time U.S. trading got underway, investors were balancing a supportive macro signal (cooler inflation) against a big asterisk: a prolonged U.S. government shutdown disrupted data collection, leaving markets to parse an inflation report with missing monthly detail. That uncertainty didn’t stop risk appetite from improving—helped by a sharp rally in chipmaker Micron after a strong
18 December 2025
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Global Stock Market Today: AI-Led Tech Jitters Hit Asia, Europe Turns Cautious Before Central Banks, Micron Lifts U.S. Futures (Dec. 18, 2025)

Global Stock Market Today: AI-Led Tech Jitters Hit Asia, Europe Turns Cautious Before Central Banks, Micron Lifts U.S. Futures (Dec. 18, 2025)

Updated: 5:00 AM EST (10:00 GMT), Thursday, December 18, 2025 Global equities are starting December 18 on an uneasy footing, with investors reassessing the durability of the AI-fueled rally just as a dense run of central bank decisions and a closely watched U.S. inflation report approach. Overnight, a tech-heavy retreat in the U.S. reverberated across Asia, while early European trading stayed muted with rate decisions due from the Bank of England and the European Central Bank (among others). In U.S. premarket trading, Micron’s strong outlook is helping stabilize sentiment, but markets remain tightly focused on inflation data and policy signals
18 December 2025
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Singapore Stock Market Today (18 Dec 2025): STI Slips as Global Tech Jitters, Central Bank Risk and Singtel-Optus Headlines Shape SGX Mood

Singapore Stock Market Today (18 Dec 2025): STI Slips as Global Tech Jitters, Central Bank Risk and Singtel-Optus Headlines Shape SGX Mood

SINGAPORE (Dec 18, 2025) — Singapore equities ended the day slightly softer as investors weighed a choppy global risk backdrop and fresh company catalysts on the Singapore Exchange (SGX). The Straits Times Index (STI) closed at 4,564.67, down 10.81 points (-0.24%), after trading in a tight range between 4,561.14 and 4,582.15. Investing.com The move marked a cautious session rather than a decisive reversal — but it underscored how sensitive Singapore’s market remains to international sentiment in December, especially when global tech leadership wobbles and major central bank decisions cluster on the calendar. Why the Singapore stock market was cautious today
18 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Diageo share price slips into the weekend as investors eye Feb. 25 results

Diageo share price slips into the weekend as investors eye Feb. 25 results

7 February 2026
Diageo shares closed down 1.48% at 1,760 pence on Friday, trailing a 0.59% gain in the FTSE 100. An updated analyst consensus points to a 2.0% fall in first-half organic net sales ahead of interim results due Feb. 25. Trading volume was light, and the stock remains over 22% below its 52-week high.
National Grid share price: what to know before London reopens after BoE signal

National Grid share price: what to know before London reopens after BoE signal

7 February 2026
National Grid shares closed at 1,285 pence in London on Friday, up 0.23%. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% after a close vote, signaling possible cuts if inflation falls. National Grid announced a wireless power transmission study with Space Solar and marked five years of IFA2 interconnector operations. Its U.S. ADR ended at $88.06, up $1.17.
BAE Systems share price rises into weekend — what to watch before Monday’s London open

BAE Systems share price rises into weekend — what to watch before Monday’s London open

7 February 2026
BAE Systems shares closed up 1.2% at 1,879 pence on Friday, tracking gains in European defence stocks. The company’s market value stands near £54.8 billion. Investors await BAE’s full-year results on Feb. 18 for updates on cash returns and orders. GXO Logistics renewed and expanded its contract to support BAE’s Type 26 frigate program in Scotland.
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