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Inflation News 17 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

U.S.-listed EV stocks are heading into Friday’s session with a familiar mix of macro tailwinds and company-specific headline risk. On the supportive side: the latest inflation data came in cooler than forecasts, nudging markets toward a more dovish Federal Reserve outlook—typically a constructive setup for long-duration, high-growth names across the EV ecosystem. On the cautionary side: policy uncertainty around charging buildouts and incentives remains a live theme, while regulatory scrutiny continues to hover over “autonomy” marketing claims and range disclosures. In early Friday premarket positioning, U.S. index futures were modestly higher, with S&P 500 futures up about 0.3%, Nasdaq 100
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

Gold price today is trading just below record territory, but the market tone has shifted into “digest-and-decide” mode after the latest US inflation data. On Friday, December 19, spot gold eased slightly while still holding onto a weekly gain, as traders balanced a cooler CPI print (which can support rate-cut expectations) against a steadier US dollar (which can weigh on dollar-priced bullion). Reuters+1 Gold price today: where XAU/USD and gold futures are trading Prices vary by feed and moment, but the market is clustered in a tight band around the low-to-mid $4,300s per ounce: Gold remains close to its October peak near
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

Gold prices cooled slightly Thursday but stayed close to record territory after a softer-than-expected U.S. inflation print shifted rate expectations again—supportive for non-yielding bullion—while simultaneously undermining gold’s role as an inflation hedge. Spot gold was last trading around the $4,330–$4,335/oz area in late afternoon U.S. dealing, while U.S. gold futures hovered in the mid-$4,360s. Kitco+2Reuters+2 Gold price today: spot gold, XAU/USD, and gold futures levels Here’s where the market stood in the latest widely published updates on Dec. 18: Gold remains very close to its recent peaks. Reuters noted bullion hit a record $4,381.21 on Oct. 20, 2025, and Thursday’s action kept prices “hovering near these levels” earlier
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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Gold Price Today at 1:56 p.m. ET (18 Dec 2025): Bullion Holds Near $4,326 as Cooler CPI Fuels Fresh Forecasts

Gold Price Today at 1:56 p.m. ET (18 Dec 2025): Bullion Holds Near $4,326 as Cooler CPI Fuels Fresh Forecasts

Gold prices stayed elevated on Thursday, December 18, 2025, as traders digested a cooler-than-expected U.S. inflation print, monitored central-bank decisions in Europe, and weighed whether record-setting momentum can extend into 2026. At 1:56 p.m. New York time, Kitco’s quoted gold bid price was $4,326.50 per ounce, showing a modest pullback on the day after another volatile session around multi-year—and in some markets, all‑time—highs. Kitco Online Gold price today: where bullion is trading right now Gold has spent much of this week consolidating above the psychologically important $4,300 area, even as intraday swings remain large by historical standards. One reason gold
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 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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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

Wall Street is pushing higher in Thursday afternoon trading after a softer-than-expected inflation print revived hopes for additional Federal Reserve rate cuts in early 2026—and after Micron’s upbeat outlook helped steady a jittery AI trade. As of about 1:52 p.m. ET (1:53 p.m. ET snapshot), the major U.S. indexes were higher: the Dow Jones Industrial Average was at 48,074.62 (+0.39%), the S&P 500 at 6,792.91 (+1.06%), and the Nasdaq Composite at 23,084.09 (+1.72%). Small caps also participated, with the Russell 2000 up 0.97%. Schwab Wall Street The tone is notably different from Wednesday’s risk-off slide, when investors recoiled from renewed
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 are back in control of the tape around 12:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 18, 2025, with investors leaning into a familiar late-cycle trade: cooler inflation → lower yields → higher-growth tech. After Wednesday’s sharp pullback on renewed “AI bubble” chatter, the Magnificent Seven are broadly higher in midday trading, helped by a one-two catalyst punch: a benign inflation print (with important caveats tied to the recent U.S. government shutdown) and a fresh confirmation of AI hardware demand after Micron’s blowout results and guidance. Investopedia+2Reuters+2 Big Tech at ~Noon ET: The Magnificent Seven are green again As of late-morning trading (the latest available prints just before
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

At 9:58 a.m. ET on Thursday, December 18, 2025, the silver spot price was $65.66 per ounce, down $0.82 (‑1.23%) on a 24‑hour basis, according to APMEX’s live metals pricing update timestamped 9:57:58 a.m. ET. APMEX Even with the pullback, silver remains close to all‑time highs after a blistering run that pushed prices to a fresh record near $66.88/oz in the prior session, a move that has turned the metal into one of 2025’s standout performers in global markets. TradingView+1 Silver price snapshot: where the market stands this morning Silver’s headline number at 9:58 a.m. ET captures only part of
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

Wall Street woke up to a rare combination on Thursday, December 18, 2025: a cooler-than-expected U.S. inflation print, a steady labor-market signal, and a fresh burst of optimism from a bellwether AI-linked chipmaker—after a bruising tech-led selloff the day before. The result was a fast shift in market mood. U.S. stock index futures climbed, Treasury yields edged lower, and investors began recalibrating what “higher for longer” could mean heading into 2026—while also grappling with a major caveat: the November inflation report was released under unusual circumstances following a federal government shutdown that disrupted October data collection. Reuters+2Bureau of Labor Statistics+2
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)

NEW YORK — The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is heading into Thursday’s U.S. session with traders bracing for a rare, shutdown-distorted inflation update and a busy global central-bank calendar. As of 5:45 a.m. ET on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, Dow futures were modestly higher, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures pointed more firmly upward, suggesting an early attempt to stabilize after Wednesday’s AI-driven selloff. markets.businessinsider.com+1 Dow futures at 5:45 a.m. ET: A cautious rebound attempt Before the opening bell, U.S. index futures reflected a “relief-bounce” tone rather than full risk-on enthusiasm. In early premarket pricing, Dow Jones futures were up about 60 points (+0.13%), S&P
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

Borrowers could get an early Christmas boost today as the Bank of England prepares to lower the UK Bank Rate from 4% to 3.75%, a move widely seen as the most likely outcome after a sharper-than-expected fall in inflation and fresh signs that the economy is losing momentum. Reuters+2The Guardian+2 The decision, due at 12pm UK time on Thursday, 18 December 2025, would be the fourth interest-rate reduction of 2025 and the sixth cut in the current easing cycle, after policymakers paused in November with a split vote. Reuters+2Bank of England+2 Why a Bank of England rate cut now looks
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

At 11:00am Sydney time (AEDT) on Thursday, 18 December 2025, Australia’s macro focus is squarely on a cluster of official releases at 11:30am—landing just one day after the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) reset the national conversation on inflation, deficits, and the Reserve Bank of Australia’s next move. With markets already digesting Treasury’s higher inflation track and renewed debate over whether the RBA may need to tighten again in early 2026, today’s calendar is less about one headline number and more about the deeper plumbing of the economy: population momentum, household balance sheets, labour-market detail, and the central bank’s reserve operations. What’s on Australia’s economic
18 December 2025
UK Stock Market Preview for 18 December 2025: BoE Rate Decision, Inflation Surprise, FTSE 100 Movers and Global Cues

UK Stock Market Preview for 18 December 2025: BoE Rate Decision, Inflation Surprise, FTSE 100 Movers and Global Cues

London investors head into Thursday’s session (18/12/2025) with a single theme dominating the pre-open conversation: a surprise drop in UK inflation has strengthened expectations that the Bank of England will cut rates later today—and the market has already started repricing around that outcome. Office for National Statistics+1 Wednesday’s trading delivered a textbook “rates down, risk up” response in London: the FTSE 100 climbed and rate-sensitive UK sectors—banks and homebuilders—helped lead the rally, while sterling weakened sharply after the inflation print. Reuters That said, the overnight global backdrop is less straightforward. US equities slid hard, with tech and chips hit by renewed worries about the sustainability of AI
17 December 2025
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Amazon stock tumbles on $200 billion AI spend plan — what to know before Monday

Amazon stock tumbles on $200 billion AI spend plan — what to know before Monday

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell 5.6% to $210.32 on Friday after the company projected about $200 billion in 2026 capital expenditures, triggering investor concern over AI spending. The stock had already dropped 11.5% after-hours Thursday. Amazon forecast Q1 net sales of $173.5–$178.5 billion and operating income of $16.5–$21.5 billion. Analyst Gil Luria downgraded Amazon, citing rising investment as its cloud lead narrows.
AMD stock jumps 8% in chip rebound — what investors are watching before Monday

AMD stock jumps 8% in chip rebound — what investors are watching before Monday

7 February 2026
AMD shares jumped 8.2% to $208.44 Friday, trading on heavy volume as chip stocks rebounded and the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose 5.7% after Amazon’s AI spending plans lifted sector estimates. Nvidia’s CEO cited surging AI chip demand. AMD’s rally followed a weak revenue outlook earlier in the week.
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