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Global Markets News 30 November 2025 - 17 December 2025

Global Stock Markets Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Asia Rises on China AI-IPO Frenzy, Europe Near Records, Wall Street Futures Edge Up Ahead of U.S. Inflation

Global Stock Markets Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Asia Rises on China AI-IPO Frenzy, Europe Near Records, Wall Street Futures Edge Up Ahead of U.S. Inflation

Global stock markets today are walking a familiar late-year tightrope: equities are mostly firmer across Asia and parts of Europe, but risk appetite remains restrained as traders brace for a heavyweight run of inflation data and central-bank decisions. The day’s mood is also being shaped by a sudden jolt in energy markets after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a “blockade” of sanctioned oil tankers moving in and out of Venezuela, sending crude prices higher and reviving inflation anxiety. Reuters+1 As of Wednesday, Dec. 17, major benchmarks show that cautiously positive bias: Japan’s Nikkei 225 is up about 0.26% (49,512), Hong Kong’s
17 December 2025
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Shell Plc (SHEL) News Today, 17 Dec 2025: Kaikias Waterflood Greenlight, Schwedt Refinery Exit Talks, Buybacks Continue, and Nigeria Gas Expansion

Shell Plc (SHEL) News Today, 17 Dec 2025: Kaikias Waterflood Greenlight, Schwedt Refinery Exit Talks, Buybacks Continue, and Nigeria Gas Expansion

Shell Plc (NYSE: SHEL) is in focus on 17 December 2025 after approving a Gulf of Mexico waterflood project, restarting efforts to sell its Schwedt refinery stake in Germany, continuing its $3.5bn buyback, expanding gas distribution in Nigeria, and appearing to step back from a key voluntary shipping decarbonisation framework. Shell Plc (NYSE: SHEL) is navigating a packed news cycle heading into mid-December, with fresh updates spanning upstream investment, European asset reshaping, shareholder returns, and gas-market growth in Nigeria. The combined headlines offer a clear snapshot of how CEO Wael Sawan’s Shell is trying to do two things at once:
17 December 2025
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Gold Price Now (Dec. 15, 2025, 3:30 PM EST): Spot Gold Holds Near $4,320 as Markets Weigh Fed Cut Bets, Ukraine Talks, and Tuesday’s U.S. Jobs Data

Gold Price Now (Dec. 15, 2025, 3:30 PM EST): Spot Gold Holds Near $4,320 as Markets Weigh Fed Cut Bets, Ukraine Talks, and Tuesday’s U.S. Jobs Data

Gold prices are trading in the low $4,300s per ounce late Monday afternoon in New York, with investors juggling three competing forces: a softer U.S. dollar and easing yields that typically lift bullion, fading safe-haven urgency tied to progress in Ukraine peace discussions, and a looming slate of U.S. economic releases that could reset expectations for Federal Reserve policy. As of about 3:17 p.m. ET, spot gold was $4,324.15 per ounce, up 0.40% on the session, according to JM Bullion’s live pricing. JM Bullion Gold price today: Where spot gold and the day’s range sit right now After a strong run into mid-December, the market is showing classic late-session
15 December 2025
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Singapore Stock Market Today (15 Dec 2025): STI Slips From Recent High as AI-Tech Jitters, China Data and Central Bank Week Set the Tone

Singapore Stock Market Today (15 Dec 2025): STI Slips From Recent High as AI-Tech Jitters, China Data and Central Bank Week Set the Tone

SINGAPORE — Singapore shares pulled back on Monday (Dec 15, 2025), with the Straits Times Index (STI) easing after last week’s surge and as investors weighed a softer regional mood, renewed debate over the AI-led rally, and a packed week of central bank decisions. The benchmark STI ended at 4,569.80, down 16.65 points (about 0.36%) from the previous close. The index traded between 4,563.23 and 4,581.29, with an opening level of 4,575.92. Yahoo Finance The slight dip comes immediately after the STI’s strong finish on Friday, when the index gained 1.5% to close at 4,586.45. The Straits Times Why Singapore
15 December 2025
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Ireland Stock Market Today, 9 December 2025: ISEQ Near Highs as Global Markets Brace for Fed Rate Cut – What to Know Before Dublin Opens

Ireland Stock Market Today, 9 December 2025: ISEQ Near Highs as Global Markets Brace for Fed Rate Cut – What to Know Before Dublin Opens

Ireland’s stock market heads into Tuesday’s session with the ISEQ All-Share index sitting close to record territory and a busy backdrop of global central-bank drama, fresh economic data and stock‑specific headlines. As of 06:44 on 9 December, the ISEQ All-Share stood at 12,770.34, up 0.22% from the previous close, according to data from Davy.davy.ie That puts Irish equities near the top of their 52‑week range of roughly 9,165 to 12,926 points as reported by Euronext Dublin.Euronext Over the past year the index has delivered a gain of about 35%, outpacing many European peers.Bloomberg At the same time, global markets are
9 December 2025
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Oil Prices Hover Near Two-Week Highs as Fed Rate Cut Bets Collide With Ukraine War Uncertainty

Oil Prices Hover Near Two-Week Highs as Fed Rate Cut Bets Collide With Ukraine War Uncertainty

December 8, 2025 Oil prices are holding close to two-week highs on Monday as traders balance growing confidence in a U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate cut with stubborn geopolitical risks around the Ukraine war and Russian supply. Brent crude is trading just under $64 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) around $60, extending gains from late last week but still locked in a relatively narrow trading range. Reuters+2Trading Economics+2 Fed Rate Cut Expectations Put a Floor Under Oil Prices The dominant macro story for oil markets this week is the Federal Reserve’s December 9–10 policy meeting, where investors
8 December 2025
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Fed, RBA, BoC and SNB: The Central‑Bank Heavy Economic Calendar for 8–15 December 2025

Fed, RBA, BoC and SNB: The Central‑Bank Heavy Economic Calendar for 8–15 December 2025

The coming week is one of the most important of the year for macro traders. Between 8 and 15 December 2025, four major central banks meet, China releases fresh trade and inflation data, and Europe and the UK publish key inflation and growth numbers. All of it lands against a backdrop of moderating but still‑sticky global inflation and mounting political pressure for easier policy. Financial Times+2Trading Economics+2 Below is a detailed, day‑by‑day guide to the global economic calendar, plus the latest forecasts and market narratives as of 7 December 2025. Big picture: Why this week matters In short: rates are no
7 December 2025
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US Dollar Index (DXY) Near 99 as Fed Rate Cut Bets Shake Global Markets and World Indices – Outlook for December 2025

US Dollar Index (DXY) Near 99 as Fed Rate Cut Bets Shake Global Markets and World Indices – Outlook for December 2025

Updated: December 7, 2025 The US Dollar Index (DXY) has entered the Fed’s December policy week sitting just under the psychological 100 mark, hovering around 99 after one of its weakest stretches of 2025. From 5–7 December, the dollar’s slide, driven by near-unanimous expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut, has become a central story across global markets – from Wall Street to Asian equities, emerging‑market currencies and commodities. Below is a detailed roundup of the latest news, forecasts and analysis on the US Dollar Index and its impact on world indices, based on coverage and research published between 5
7 December 2025
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Roblox Stock (RBLX) Outlook After December 6, 2025: Price, Russia Ban, Big Fund Selling and Bold Targets

Roblox Stock (RBLX) Outlook After December 6, 2025: Price, Russia Ban, Big Fund Selling and Bold Targets

As of the close on Friday, December 5, 2025, Roblox Corporation (NYSE: RBLX) finished at $96.28, up about 1.1% on the day and slightly higher in after-hours trading.MarketBeat+1That price sits well below Roblox’s 2025 peak above $150, yet the stock is still up more than 60% over the last 12 months and about 66% year-to-date, easily beating the S&P 500.PortfoliosLab Since December 6, 2025, investors have been digesting several important developments: Below is a detailed, news‑style breakdown of where Roblox stock stands now and what the latest forecasts and analyses are signaling. 1. Where Roblox Stock Stands Right Now Price,
7 December 2025
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Ivory Coast Cocoa Crisis Deepens: Port Glut, Cash Crunch and Global Surplus Shake the 2025 Chocolate Market

Ivory Coast Cocoa Crisis Deepens: Port Glut, Cash Crunch and Global Surplus Shake the 2025 Chocolate Market

Abidjan / London – 5 December 2025 Cocoa, the backbone of Ivory Coast’s economy and the key ingredient in the world’s chocolate, is in the middle of a sharp and confusing reversal. After two years of historic shortages and record prices, the world’s top cocoa exporter now finds its ports jammed with beans, exporters short of cash and global market signals pointing to a small surplus. The sudden swing is battering farmers’ incomes, testing the country’s regulators and raising big questions for chocolate makers heading into 2026. Ecofin Agency+2International Cocoa Organization+2 A Port Glut in Abidjan and San Pedro At
5 December 2025
Indian Stock Market Opening Cues for 5 December 2025: RBI Policy, Rupee Slide, Global Signals and Key Stocks to Watch

Indian Stock Market Opening Cues for 5 December 2025: RBI Policy, Rupee Slide, Global Signals and Key Stocks to Watch

The Indian stock market opens on Friday, 5 December 2025, with traders staring at one of the most event-heavy sessions of the year. An RBI policy verdict at 10:00 AM, a record-weak rupee, cautious global risk sentiment and a cluster of stock-specific triggers — all of these are lined up before and during trade. Here’s a comprehensive pre‑open guide to what you need to know before the bell. 1. How markets closed on 4 December: calm before a possible storm On Thursday, Sensex and Nifty finally broke a four‑day losing streak, but the rebound was modest and far from euphoric: According to market commentary, IT stocks led
4 December 2025
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World Stock Markets Poised for December 1, 2025 Open as Fed Ends QT and Rate‑Cut Bets Surge

World Stock Markets Poised for December 1, 2025 Open as Fed Ends QT and Rate‑Cut Bets Surge

As the final month of 2025 begins, global investors head into Monday’s open with equity indices near record levels, central banks pivoting toward easier policy, commodities sending mixed signals, and fresh data out of China and Europe challenging the bullish narrative. Monday, December 1, 2025, won’t just mark the start of the last trading month of the year. It’s also the day the U.S. Federal Reserve formally ends its quantitative tightening (QT) program, a shift that could add liquidity to markets already buoyed by strong November gains and rising expectations of a December rate cut. Reuters+2svb.com+2 Holiday Rally Sets the
30 November 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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