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Inflation News 13 October 2025 - 13 November 2025

Ireland Stocks Today: ISEQ Edges Higher Near Record as Banks Lead, State Exits AIB; Ryanair Profit Boom Lifts Sentiment

Ireland Stock Market Today (13 Nov 2025): ISEQ slips 0.25% to 12,534 as inflation ticks up to 2.9%; banks mixed

Published: 13 November 2025 Dublin — Ireland’s ISEQ All-Share ended lower on Thursday, easing 0.25% to 12,534.60 as investors digested fresh inflation data and a softer European risk tone ahead of U.S. economic releases. The close aligns with Euronext’s official end‑of‑day readout and local market wrap reporting. Euronext+1 Closing snapshot Winners and laggards on the day Macro driver: inflation edges higher Ireland’s Consumer Price Index rose 2.9% year‑on‑year in October, up from 2.7% in September, according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO) release published today. The harmonised HICP measure used across the EU increased to 2.8%. The modest re‑acceleration keeps
13 November 2025
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Mega Metal Rally! Gold Rockets Past $4,000 as Silver Nears $52 on Debasement Fears

Silver Price Today (12 Nov 2025): XAG/USD holds near $51.8 as markets eye U.S. CPI and a House vote to reopen government

Updated: November 12, 2025, 11:38 UTC Key takeaways Live price snapshot (12 Nov 2025) What changed today (Nov 12) Why silver is reacting this way Silver’s short‑term path is tied closely to the U.S. dollar and interest‑rate expectations. With traders pricing in a strong chance of a December Fed cut, dips in the dollar have tended to lift XAG/USD; conversely, any dollar rebound caps intraday rallies. Today’s Reuters market wrap captured that push‑pull, noting silver up about 1% near $51.76 as gold steadied into the House vote. Reuters Beyond the day‑to‑day macro, structural dynamics remain supportive: the Silver Institute projected
12 November 2025
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Australia’s Inflation Bombshell: RBA Cuts Wiped Off Table as Markets Recoil

Australia’s Inflation Bombshell: RBA Cuts Wiped Off Table as Markets Recoil

Shock CPI Report Upends Rate-Cut Hopes On Oct. 29, official data showed Australia’s consumer price index (CPI) surged unexpectedly in Q3 2025. Headline CPI rose 1.3% from the previous quarter – the largest jump in 2½ years – pushing the annual rate to 3.2% (vs. 2.1% in Q2) reuters.com. Underlying inflation was even more worrying: the RBA’s preferred “trimmed mean” measure jumped 1.0% in Q3 (annual 3.0%), well above the 0.8% gain analysts predicted reuters.com bloomberg.co.jp. (By contrast, trimmed mean inflation had been easing – from 6.8% in late 2022 down to 2.7% – until this quarter.) Nearly every category
29 October 2025
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2026 Social Security COLA Shocker: Benefits Up 2.8% (+$56), But Rising Costs Threaten the Gain

2026 Social Security COLA Shocker: Benefits Up 2.8% (+$56), But Rising Costs Threaten the Gain

With markets near record highs (S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting all-time peaks) and the 10‑year Treasury around 4.0%ts2.tech, retirees face a mixed picture: a modest benefit hike but also sharply rising expenses. Read on for the full breakdown. Official Announcement: 2.8% COLA for 2026 On Oct. 24, 2025 the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a 2.8% COLA for benefits payable in 2026ssa.gov. This adjustment will apply to Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) and to SSI. In practical terms, nearly 71 million Social Security beneficiaries will see their monthly checks go up by 2.8% in January 2026ssa.gov. The average retired
26 October 2025
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U.S. Stocks Rally as Shutdown Fears Fade – Markets Hit Fresh Records

Wall Street Explodes: Dow Jones Jumps 400 Points as Inflation Cools – Tech Stocks Lead, Fed Cuts Expected

Record Highs on All Fronts, Led by Tech Stocks Friday’s broad rally sent all major U.S. indexes to fresh highs. The Dow’s 400‑point gain topped the largest single‑day jump of 2025, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also closed at record levelseconomictimes.indiatimes.com. Market leadership was clear: technology and semiconductor firms outperformed. For example, Advanced Micro Devices surged 6.5% and Nvidia 4.2% on Fridayeconomictimes.indiatimes.com. These gains reflect strong demand for AI and cloud computing products, as well as better-than-expected earnings in the sector. By contrast, shares of industrial and energy companies lagged. Boeing fell about 2.1% amid industry concerns, and major
24 October 2025
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Stock Market on Edge: U.S. Futures Slide as US-China Trade War Heats Up

Stocks Surge on Cooling Inflation – Fed Cuts Loom, Experts Warn of Bubble

U.S. equities roared higher as fresh data showed inflation easing, boosting hopes of cheaper borrowing costs. The Labor Department’s Sept. CPI report (released Oct. 24) showed prices up only 3.0% year-on-year (core CPI 3.0%) – just shy of expectationsts2.tech. Traders seized on the news: stock futures jumped and all three major indexes closed higher on Oct. 23 (Nasdaq +0.9%, S&P 500 +0.6%, Dow +0.3%)ts2.tech. “Equities are enjoying a broadly supportive environment,” said Peter Fitzgerald, macro CIO at Aviva Investorsts2.tech, reflecting optimism that Fed easing is coming. In practical terms, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite are trading near record levels (roughly 6,750
24 October 2025
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Bond Yields Plunge on Cooling Inflation – Fed Cuts and Stock Rally in Play?

Bond Yields Plunge on Cooling Inflation – Fed Cuts and Stock Rally in Play?

The delayed September inflation report – pushed back by the U.S. government shutdown – turned out a bit cooler than expected, reaffirming the narrative that price pressures are easing. The Labor Department said headline CPI rose 0.3% in September (3.0% year-on-year), slightly under the 0.4%/3.1% that economists had forecast reuters.com. Core CPI (excluding food and energy) was up 3.0% YoY (vs 3.1% expected). Wall Street greeted the news calmly, since even at 3% inflation remains above the Fed’s 2% goal. What mattered more was that the softer reading bolsters confidence in near-term rate cuts: U.S. futures now fully price in
24 October 2025
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Stocks Rocket on Cooling Inflation Data; Tech Stocks & Fed Speeches in Spotlight

Stocks Rocket on Cooling Inflation Data; Tech Stocks & Fed Speeches in Spotlight

Markets Rally as US Inflation Cools Wall Street surged on Oct. 24 after data showed US consumer prices rose less than forecast. The Labor Department’s CPI for September came in at 3.0% year-on-year (3.0% core) vs 3.1% expected xtb.com. That miss drove a rally in stock futures and sent the US dollar slightly lower, while gold and bonds rallied on renewed rate-cut hopes xtb.com reuters.com. As Reuters notes, the dollar index was steady (around 99.06) ahead of the report reuters.com, and traders now fully price a quarter-point Fed cut next week reuters.com reuters.com. “In midday trading, futures on the S&P 500
24 October 2025
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Stocks Rally as U.S. Inflation Cools – Asia Joins Global Rally, Fed Cut Seen as Lock

Stocks Rally as U.S. Inflation Cools – Asia Joins Global Rally, Fed Cut Seen as Lock

Market Analysis: Friday’s tame CPI print soothed immediate rate-cut concerns and spurred a relief rally. Futures lifted all sectors, but tech/AI remains a focus. For example, AMD is near $235 after surging ~80% YTD on AI demand ts2.tech, and TSMC hovers near all-time highs (~$294) on chip demand ts2.tech. Mega-cap favorites carry “strong buy” sentiment – Microsoft, Amazon, Walmart and Broadcom top analyst picks ts2.tech. Health and energy also shine: Eli Lilly (~$935) is up on obesity-drug sales (analysts see ~20% more upside) ts2.tech, while refiners benefit from resilient oil prices. Expert Voices: “Valuations continue to be the best argument
24 October 2025
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Kazakhstan Freezes Fuel Prices Through Spring 2026 – Will It Tame Inflation or Fuel Bigger Problems?

Kazakhstan Freezes Fuel Prices Through Spring 2026 – Will It Tame Inflation or Fuel Bigger Problems?

Kazakhstan Freezes Fuel & Utility Prices to Tame Inflation Facing the fastest inflation in years, Kazakhstan’s government has taken the dramatic step of freezing prices on fuels and household utilities. The nationwide moratorium took effect on October 16, 2025, halting any further price increases for AI-92 gasoline and diesel fuel until inflation stabilizes, and similarly suspending hikes in tariffs for water, electricity, heating and natural gas for all consumers until at least end-March 2026 astanatimes.com asiaplustj.info. These emergency controls aim to “stabilize the economy and protect citizens’ interests” amid the inflation surge, following direct instructions from President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev astanatimes.com.
23 October 2025
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Gas Price Crash: Pump Prices Near $3 for First Time in Years – How Low Can They Go?

Gas Price Crash: Pump Prices Near $3 for First Time in Years – How Low Can They Go?

Gas Prices Hit Multi-Year Lows Nationwide American drivers are enjoying a level of pump price relief not seen in several years. The national average price for regular gasoline is now hovering around $3.05 a gallon, the lowest in roughly four years foxbusiness.com. Just a month ago it was about $3.20, and a year ago it was around $3.20 as well – meaning prices have fallen about 10¢ in the past month and 15¢ versus this time last year foxbusiness.com. In fact, gas prices have steadily declined for seven straight weeks, reaching their cheapest levels of 2025 so far ts2.tech. Some
23 October 2025
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Mega Metal Rally! Gold Rockets Past $4,000 as Silver Nears $52 on Debasement Fears

Mega Metal Rally! Gold Rockets Past $4,000 as Silver Nears $52 on Debasement Fears

Market Context: While metals are surging, U.S. equities have wavered. On Oct. 13, 2025, the Dow Jones fell ~1.9% to 45,480, the S&P 500 slid ~2.7% (≈6,552), and the Nasdaq plunged ~3.6% (≈22,204) investing.com investing.com. Tech giants saw steep losses (e.g. Nvidia, Amazon down ~5%). The contrast underscores a classic flight to safety: amid geopolitical turmoil (Middle East ceasefire, Ukraine war, trade wars) and U.S. policy gridlock (government shutdown), investors are hedging with “hard” assets. Why Prices Are Climbing: According to market experts, gold and silver are rallying on broad macro factors, not just short-term news investing.com theguardian.com. Investors worry that
13 October 2025
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Stock Market Today

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:18 AM EST Dollar Dips as Stocks Rally and US Data Influences Fed Rate Expectations February 7, 2026, 12:18 AM EST. The **dollar index** fell 0.17%, pressured by a rebound in equity markets reducing demand for the safe-haven currency. Weaker-than-expected U.S. labor market data raised the odds of a Fed rate cut to 18% for March, though consumer sentiment improved to a six-month high, limiting losses. Hawkish comments from Atlanta Fed's Raphael Bostic emphasized maintaining restrictive monetary policy. The dollar faces medium-term weakness amid expectations for rate cuts
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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