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Inflation News 18 December 2025 - 19 December 2025

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 stock market staged a broad-based rebound on Friday, December 19, 2025, with the Sensex and Nifty 50 climbing after four subdued sessions, as investors took cues from gains across Asia and an unexpectedly softer U.S. inflation print. By midday, buying was visible across most sectors, while a firmer rupee and softer crude oil prices added to sentiment—especially for rate-sensitive and import-heavy pockets of the market. Reuters+4Reuters+4Moneycontrol+4 India stock market today: Sensex, Nifty 50 extend gains in intraday trade By around 12:03 pm IST, the Sensex was up about 383 points (0.45%) at 84,864.55, while the Nifty 50 rose around
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

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks finished higher Thursday after a session that flipped the script on this week’s risk-off mood, with cooling inflation data and a powerful earnings catalyst in semiconductors helping investors lean back into growth. As of 4:18 p.m. ET—minutes after the closing bell—the S&P 500 ended up 0.78% at 6,773.91, the Nasdaq Composite rose 1.37% to 23,004.92, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.14% to 47,955.33, according to Reuters’ closing data. TradingView The move snapped a short losing streak for the broader market and arrived at a crucial moment: investors are trying to determine whether December
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)

Updated: 4:15 PM EST | Thursday, December 18, 2025 Wall Street rebounded Thursday as a softer inflation update eased interest-rate pressure and a surge in semiconductor names helped revive the tech trade. The S&P 500 snapped a four-session skid, the Nasdaq Composite led gains, and investors pivoted back toward growth shares after recent volatility tied to AI spending concerns and rate uncertainty.  MarketScreener Market close: S&P 500 ends higher, Nasdaq outperforms By the closing bell, major indexes finished solidly in the green: The move higher followed an encouraging inflation print and a strong day for chipmakers, with Micron’s upbeat outlookacting as a catalyst
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)

Updated 4:15 PM EST — Thursday, December 18, 2025 The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) ended Thursday with a modest gain, closing higher as investors weighed a softer-than-expected U.S. inflation report and a tech-led rebound powered by Micron’s upbeat outlook tied to artificial intelligence demand. The Dow’s advance was smaller than the broader market’s move, but it marked a bounce after recent weakness that had dragged major indexes toward multi-week lows. TradingView By the closing bell, the Dow rose 69.36 points (+0.14%) to 47,955.33, while the S&P 500 gained 0.78% and the Nasdaq climbed 1.37%, reflecting a stronger “risk-on” tone in growth and tech shares than in the Dow’s blue-chip mix. TradingView
18 December 2025
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Silver Price Today at 1:57 PM GMT (Dec. 18, 2025): XAG/USD Near $66 After Record High as CPI, Fed Cut Bets and Profit-Taking Collide

Silver Price Today at 1:57 PM GMT (Dec. 18, 2025): XAG/USD Near $66 After Record High as CPI, Fed Cut Bets and Profit-Taking Collide

Updated: Thursday, December 18, 2025 — 1:57 PM GMT Silver is pausing after one of its most dramatic runs in decades. Around 1:57 PM GMT (13:57), spot silver (XAG/USD) was trading in the mid-$65s to near $66 per ounce, consolidating below Wednesday’s record area near $66.9. Midday pricing snapshots highlighted the tug-of-war: FXEmpire cited $65.83 in early afternoon GMT trading, while Investing.com reported silver around $66.31 later in the European/US crossover—an illustration of how quickly quotes can shift across market feeds. FXEmpire+2Investing.com+2 Even with today’s churn, the bigger picture remains striking: silver is still up roughly ~129% year-to-date (depending on
18 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 stocks rebounded Thursday after softer U.S. inflation data revived rate-cut hopes, despite missing monthly details due to a government shutdown. Japan’s Nikkei dropped 1.4% on AI-linked tech selloffs, while Micron’s strong forecast lifted U.S. chipmakers. Oil prices rose on geopolitical risks. European central banks mostly met expectations, with the Bank of England cutting rates and the ECB holding steady.
18 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today (Dec. 18, 2025, 1:52 p.m. ET): Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Jump on Cooler CPI as Micron Ignites Tech Rebound

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 18, 2025, 1:52 p.m. ET): Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Jump on Cooler CPI as Micron Ignites Tech Rebound

U.S. stocks climbed Thursday afternoon after inflation data came in below expectations, reviving hopes for Fed rate cuts in early 2026. At 1:52 p.m. ET, the Dow rose 0.39%, the S&P 500 gained 1.06%, and the Nasdaq jumped 1.72%. Micron’s outlook steadied tech shares. The CPI report was clouded by missing October data due to a government shutdown.
18 December 2025
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Big Tech Stocks Today: Magnificent Seven Rally Near Noon ET as Soft Inflation and AI Demand Reset the Narrative

Big Tech Stocks Today: Magnificent Seven Rally Near Noon ET as Soft Inflation and AI Demand Reset the Narrative

Big Tech stocks rebounded by midday Thursday, December 18, 2025, with the Magnificent Seven all higher after a benign November inflation report and strong Micron earnings. Nasdaq rose about 2% by late morning, S&P 500 up 1.4%, and Dow up 1%. The 10-year Treasury yield dipped to 4.12%. CPI data was limited due to a 43-day government shutdown, leaving investors with less clarity on near-term trends.
18 December 2025
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Silver Price Today at 9:58 (Dec. 18, 2025): Spot Silver at $65.66 Near Records as CPI and Fed Rate-Cut Bets Keep Traders on Edge

Silver Price Today at 9:58 (Dec. 18, 2025): Spot Silver at $65.66 Near Records as CPI and Fed Rate-Cut Bets Keep Traders on Edge

Silver spot price fell $0.82 to $65.66/oz at 9:58 a.m. ET Thursday, according to APMEX, after hitting a record near $66.88 in the prior session. The market traded in a tight, elevated range as traders booked profits and awaited U.S. inflation data. A stronger dollar pressured prices. Silver remains near all-time highs.
18 December 2025
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US CPI Report: Inflation Cools to 2.7% in November as Stock Futures Jump, Jobless Claims Fall, and Fed Rate-Cut Bets Reprice

US CPI Report: Inflation Cools to 2.7% in November as Stock Futures Jump, Jobless Claims Fall, and Fed Rate-Cut Bets Reprice

U.S. inflation slowed to 2.7% in November, but the data followed a government shutdown that disrupted October’s figures, complicating comparisons. Stock futures rose and Treasury yields slipped Thursday after the report and upbeat news from a major AI chipmaker, reversing losses from a tech-led selloff the previous day.
18 December 2025
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U.S. Inflation Report Today: November CPI Arrives After Shutdown, With Tariffs and Fed Policy in Focus

U.S. Inflation Report Today: November CPI Arrives After Shutdown, With Tariffs and Fed Policy in Focus

WASHINGTON — December 18, 2025 — The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for November 2025 is due this morning, delivering the first official, broad look at inflation since a 43-day federal government shutdown disrupted economic data collection and left policymakers and markets operating with a partial view of price pressures. Economists expect inflation to tick higher to 3.1% year over year, while “core” inflation (excluding food and energy) is forecast to hold around 3.0%—a mix that underscores how difficult it has been to steer inflation back toward the Federal Reserve’s 2% goal. The Washington Post+2Reuters+2 But this isn’t a
18 December 2025
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Dow Jones Today: Dow Futures Edge Higher Ahead of CPI After AI Selloff — Live Market News for Dec. 18, 2025 (5:45 a.m. ET)

Dow Jones Today: Dow Futures Edge Higher Ahead of CPI After AI Selloff — Live Market News for Dec. 18, 2025 (5:45 a.m. ET)

Dow futures rose about 60 points, or 0.13%, before Thursday’s open, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures also higher after Wednesday’s AI-driven selloff. The Consumer Price Index for November is due at 8:30 a.m. ET, but the release is unusual due to missing October data from the 2025 federal shutdown. On Wednesday, the Dow fell 228 points, led by declines in technology and AI-linked stocks.
18 December 2025
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Silver Price Today (December 18, 2025): XAG/USD Near Record Highs Around $66 as US CPI and Fed Rate-Cut Bets Drive Volatility

Silver Price Today (December 18, 2025): XAG/USD Near Record Highs Around $66 as US CPI and Fed Rate-Cut Bets Drive Volatility

Silver price today is holding close to record territory, with the white metal trading around the mid‑$66 per ounce area as investors weigh Federal Reserve policy expectations, the direction of the US dollar, and a pivotal inflation update. In early trade, Reuters pegged spot silver at $66.36/oz, up slightly on the day and near Wednesday’s record high of $66.88/oz. Reuters By comparison, Investing.com’s real-time feed showed XAG/USD at $66.0075, down 0.32%, with an intraday range of $65.5515 to $66.6255—a snapshot that underlines how choppy price action has been as markets position for macro catalysts. Investing.com The bigger picture remains striking: silver has dramatically outperformed most major assets
18 December 2025
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Bank of England Set to Cut Interest Rates to 3.75% After UK Inflation Drops to 3.2% — What It Means for Mortgages, Savings and Markets

Bank of England Set to Cut Interest Rates to 3.75% After UK Inflation Drops to 3.2% — What It Means for Mortgages, Savings and Markets

The Bank of England is expected to cut the UK Bank Rate from 4% to 3.75% at noon Thursday, following a sharper-than-forecast drop in inflation and signs of economic slowdown. November’s CPI fell to 3.2%, driven by falling food prices and Black Friday discounts. The Monetary Policy Committee remains divided, with markets pricing in a narrow vote and one more cut likely in early 2026.
18 December 2025
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Australia Economic Calendar Today (18 December 2025): ABS Population & Finance-and-Wealth Data Due at 11:30am as MYEFO Lifts Inflation Outlook

Australia Economic Calendar Today (18 December 2025): ABS Population & Finance-and-Wealth Data Due at 11:30am as MYEFO Lifts Inflation Outlook

Australia’s ABS will release updated population, finance and wealth, and detailed labour force data at 11:30am AEDT Thursday, hours after the MYEFO reset debate on inflation and RBA policy. Markets are watching for signals on migration, household balance sheets, and labour market shifts as speculation grows over a possible rate hike in early 2026. The RBA will also publish its latest foreign exchange and reserve asset figures.
18 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Idox share price stuck below 71.5p bid as Long Path says backing nears control

Idox share price stuck below 71.5p bid as Long Path says backing nears control

8 February 2026
Long Path Partners said it has aggregate support for about 49.26% of Idox shares for its 71.5p-per-share cash offer. Idox shares closed Friday at 71.0p, about 0.7% below the offer price. Valid acceptances stood at 19.12% as of Feb. 5, with the offer open until March 16. The deal requires more than 50% of voting rights to go unconditional.
BAE Systems share price: Buyback update and Launchpad incubator set up Feb 18 results

BAE Systems share price: Buyback update and Launchpad incubator set up Feb 18 results

8 February 2026
BAE Systems shares closed up 1.2% at 1,879 pence on Friday, with 5.6 million shares traded. The company disclosed buying back 115,039 shares for cancellation at a volume-weighted average price of 1,860.32 pence. Over 1,200 BAE workers in northwest England are striking over pay until at least Feb. 20. Full-year results are due Feb. 18.
Barclays share price jumps into earnings week: what to watch before Tuesday’s results

Barclays share price jumps into earnings week: what to watch before Tuesday’s results

8 February 2026
Barclays shares closed up 2.71% at 479.1 pence on Friday, ahead of full-year results and a targets update due Tuesday. Barclays and NatWest have both submitted offers for Evelyn Partners, with a deal announcement possible this week, according to Reuters. Mary Francis will retire from the Barclays board in May. Investors are watching for signals on costs, credit quality, and capital returns.
Rolls-Royce share price ends week higher on buyback update as RR.L eyes turn to results

Rolls-Royce share price ends week higher on buyback update as RR.L eyes turn to results

8 February 2026
Rolls-Royce Holdings shares closed at 1,229p on Friday, up 1.78%, as the FTSE 100 gained 0.59%. The company reported buying 742,570 shares on Feb. 5 as part of its £200 million buyback, bringing total repurchases to 12.66 million shares. Rolls-Royce will attend the World Defense Show in Riyadh, noting over 80% of its Saudi workforce are nationals.
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