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ANZ share price slides as sticky core inflation keeps RBA rate path in focus

ANZ share price slides as sticky core inflation keeps RBA rate path in focus

ANZ Group Holdings fell 1.5% to A$35.43, closing at its session low and underperforming the S&P/ASX 200, which rose 0.28%. The move followed flat November inflation data, keeping rate hike bets in play. Australia’s other major banks also closed lower. Interest-rate futures now price about a one-in-three chance of a Reserve Bank hike in February.
7 January 2026
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Transurban Group Ltd stock slides after ASX close as inflation test nears — what to know

Transurban Group Ltd stock slides after ASX close as inflation test nears — what to know

Transurban shares fell 2.4% to A$13.70 Tuesday as traders cut exposure to rate-sensitive stocks ahead of Australia’s November inflation data. The company disclosed it issued 50,561 unquoted performance awards under its long-term incentive plan. The S&P/ASX 200 closed down 0.52%. Investors are watching Wednesday’s CPI release and Transurban’s February results.
6 January 2026
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U.S. attack on Venezuela: Gas prices, inflation and the U.S. economy

U.S. attack on Venezuela: Gas prices, inflation and the U.S. economy

U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro overnight, President Donald Trump announced Saturday. Oil prices closed at $60.75 for Brent and $57.32 for WTI on Friday. Venezuelan oil exports fell to about half of November’s 950,000 barrels per day after a U.S. blockade and cargo seizures. PDVSA’s production and refining continued normally after the strike, but its administrative systems remain affected by a December cyberattack.
3 January 2026
Venezuela’s bolivar sinks as official dollar price jumps nearly 480% in a year

Venezuela’s bolivar sinks as official dollar price jumps nearly 480% in a year

Venezuela’s central bank set the official exchange rate at 301.37 bolivars per U.S. dollar, up from 52.02 a year ago, while the parallel market rate neared 560. The bolivar has lost nearly 480% of its value over 12 months. Most currency exchanges now occur on crypto-based platforms as U.S. sanctions squeeze oil revenues and limit dollar inflows. Everyday prices increasingly follow the parallel rate, eroding real wages.
3 January 2026
Kalshi’s inflation prediction market claims to beat Wall Street — scrutiny rises

Kalshi’s inflation prediction market claims to beat Wall Street — scrutiny rises

Kalshi claims its inflation prediction markets outperformed Wall Street forecasts by 40%, but outside analysts question the transparency of its methods and benchmarks. The Bureau of Labor Statistics will release December CPI data on Jan. 13. Prediction market activity hit over $4 billion in weekly trading volume in December, driven by crypto firms and platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket.
3 January 2026
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EV Stocks Today (Dec. 19, 2025): Tesla, Rivian, Lucid in Focus as Softer Inflation Lifts Rate-Cut Hopes in Premarket

EV Stocks Today (Dec. 19, 2025): Tesla, Rivian, Lucid in Focus as Softer Inflation Lifts Rate-Cut Hopes in Premarket

Rivian shares surged about 15% premarket Friday after Baird upgraded the stock to Buy and raised its price target, citing optimism over the upcoming R2 platform and autonomy efforts. U.S. inflation data came in below expectations, pushing S&P 500 futures up 0.3% and Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.4% as of 03:30 a.m. ET. Regulatory scrutiny and policy uncertainty remain headwinds for the EV sector.
19 December 2025
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Gold Price Today (Dec. 19, 2025): Spot Gold Near $4,330 as Softer US Inflation, Firm Dollar and Fed-Cut Bets Collide

Gold Price Today (Dec. 19, 2025): Spot Gold Near $4,330 as Softer US Inflation, Firm Dollar and Fed-Cut Bets Collide

Spot gold traded at $4,328.24 per ounce at 06:15 GMT, down 0.1% on the day but up 0.6% for the week, according to Reuters. US gold futures slipped 0.2% to $4,356.80. Prices hovered just below October’s record high near $4,381 as traders weighed cooler-than-expected US inflation data and a firm US dollar. Fed rate-cut odds for January rose slightly after the CPI report.
19 December 2025
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Sensex Today (Dec 19, 2025): Nifty 50 Near 26,000 as Dalal Street Rebounds on Softer US Inflation, Stronger Rupee; Pharma, IT Lead

Sensex Today (Dec 19, 2025): Nifty 50 Near 26,000 as Dalal Street Rebounds on Softer US Inflation, Stronger Rupee; Pharma, IT Lead

India’s Sensex rose 383 points to 84,864.55 and the Nifty 50 gained 115 points to 25,930.40 by midday Friday, rebounding after four lackluster sessions. Gains followed softer U.S. inflation data, a firmer rupee near 90 per dollar, and weaker crude prices. Market breadth was positive, with advances outpacing declines on the NSE. Midcaps and smallcaps also traded higher.
19 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today (Dec. 18, 2025, 4:18 p.m. ET): S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rebound as Softer Inflation and Micron Spark a Tech-Led Rally

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 18, 2025, 4:18 p.m. ET): S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rebound as Softer Inflation and Micron Spark a Tech-Led Rally

U.S. stocks closed higher Thursday, with the S&P 500 up 0.78%, the Nasdaq rising 1.37%, and the Dow adding 0.14%. November’s Consumer Price Index rose 2.7% year over year, below expectations, but lacked month-to-month data due to a government shutdown. Bond yields fell, and traders increased bets on Fed rate cuts. Semiconductor earnings drove gains in tech shares.
18 December 2025
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Gold Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Spot Gold Holds Near $4,330 After Soft U.S. CPI as Fed-Cut Bets Clash With Inflation-Hedge Demand

Gold Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Spot Gold Holds Near $4,330 After Soft U.S. CPI as Fed-Cut Bets Clash With Inflation-Hedge Demand

Spot gold slipped 0.12% to $4,332.10 per ounce in New York late Thursday, staying near record highs after U.S. inflation data showed a 2.7% annual rise in November, below forecasts. U.S. gold futures settled at $4,364.50. Softer inflation boosted rate-cut expectations but reduced gold’s appeal as an inflation hedge. The CPI report was affected by a federal data disruption.
18 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today: S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rally on Cooler Inflation as Micron Reignites Tech — Nike and FedEx Report After the Bell (Updated 4:15 PM EST, Dec. 18, 2025)

US Stock Market Today: S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rally on Cooler Inflation as Micron Reignites Tech — Nike and FedEx Report After the Bell (Updated 4:15 PM EST, Dec. 18, 2025)

The S&P 500 rose 0.78% to 6,773.91 and the Nasdaq gained 1.37% Thursday after U.S. inflation slowed to 2.7% and Micron issued a strong profit forecast. The 10-year Treasury yield dropped to 4.11%. Jobless claims fell, signaling a cooling but stable labor market. Lululemon and Trump Media both jumped on deal and stake news.
18 December 2025
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Dow Jones Today: DJIA Closes Higher on Cooler Inflation, Micron-Fueled Tech Rebound (Updated 4:15 PM EST, Dec. 18, 2025)

Dow Jones Today: DJIA Closes Higher on Cooler Inflation, Micron-Fueled Tech Rebound (Updated 4:15 PM EST, Dec. 18, 2025)

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 69.36 points, or 0.14%, to 47,955.33 on Thursday. The S&P 500 gained 0.78% and the Nasdaq climbed 1.37%, boosted by Micron’s strong outlook and softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data. November CPI rose 2.7% year-over-year, below forecasts, but data collection was disrupted by a government shutdown.
18 December 2025
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  • Manchester United (MANU) Shares Up 17.49% YTD Despite Valuation Questions
    May 2, 2026, 9:52 PM EDT. Manchester United (NYSE:MANU) shares have risen 17.49% year to date, closing at $18.54, sparking investor interest. The stock trades at a price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 3.6x, significantly above its estimated fair value of 2.4x and more than double the US Entertainment industry average of 1.5x, suggesting a possible overvaluation. This high P/S reflects optimism about media rights, sponsorships, and matchday revenue. However, recent net income losses of £9.064 million and weaker three-year returns raise concerns. Contrarily, a discounted cash flow (DCF) model values shares at $25.11, implying a 26% discount to current price. Investors face a choice between these conflicting signals amid the club's mixed financial performance and growth prospects.

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Vertiv Stock Tests AI Data-Center Rally as VRT Shares Hit Fresh Highs

Vertiv Stock Tests AI Data-Center Rally as VRT Shares Hit Fresh Highs

3 May 2026
Vertiv shares hit a 52-week high Friday before closing at $328.31, following a 30% jump in Q1 net sales to $2.65 billion. The company raised its 2026 outlook and recently acquired Strategic Thermal Labs, expanding its liquid cooling portfolio. Investors await further details at Vertiv’s May 19-20 conference in South Carolina.
AT&T Inc. Raises $6 Billion as 5G and Fiber Bet Enters a Debt Test

AT&T Inc. Raises $6 Billion as 5G and Fiber Bet Enters a Debt Test

3 May 2026
AT&T closed a $6 billion sale of long-dated notes on April 30, with maturities ranging from 2033 to 2066, according to an SEC filing. The company reported first-quarter free cash flow of $2.5 billion, down from $3.1 billion a year earlier, citing higher capital investment. AT&T is preparing to close a $23 billion purchase of EchoStar spectrum licenses. CFO Pascal Desroches said net debt to adjusted EBITDA rose to 2.71 times.
JPMorgan Chase’s New Filing Shows the $31.4 Billion Number Investors Are Watching

JPMorgan Chase’s New Filing Shows the $31.4 Billion Number Investors Are Watching

3 May 2026
JPMorgan Chase reported first-quarter net income of $16.5 billion, up 13% from a year earlier, with revenue rising 10% to $49.8 billion. The bank’s SEC filing showed a $31.4 billion credit-loss allowance and noninterest expense up 14% to $26.9 billion. Nonperforming assets rose 10% to $10 billion. Shares closed Friday at $312.47, valuing the bank at about $864.8 billion.
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