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UK Stock Market Today (17 December 2025): FTSE 100 Rallies as Inflation Surprise Fuels Bank of England Rate-Cut Bets

UK Stock Market Today (17 December 2025): FTSE 100 Rallies as Inflation Surprise Fuels Bank of England Rate-Cut Bets

LONDON — 17 December 2025. UK equities finished higher on Wednesday, with the FTSE 100 closing up 0.9% at 9,774.32 after stronger gains earlier in the session, as a sharper-than-expected drop in inflation strengthened expectations of a Bank of England (BoE) rate cut on Thursday. The more domestically focused FTSE 250 added 0.6% to 22,164.76, while the AIM All-Share rose 0.3% to 751.48. lse.co.uk The day’s rally was broad-based but rate-sensitive sectors took the spotlight: housebuilders advanced on the prospect of cheaper mortgages, banks rallied on upgrades and a wider European financials bid, and energy shares stabilised as oil prices firmed again. lse.co.uk+1 UK market snapshot: FTSE 100, FTSE 250,
17 December 2025
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Global Stock Markets Today (Dec. 17, 2025, 12:09 GMT): Europe Climbs on UK Inflation Surprise as Investors Brace for CPI and Central Bank Decisions

Global Stock Markets Today (Dec. 17, 2025, 12:09 GMT): Europe Climbs on UK Inflation Surprise as Investors Brace for CPI and Central Bank Decisions

At 12:09 GMT on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, global stock markets were navigating a familiar late-year mix: a steadier equity tone in Europe, selective strength across Asia, and caution ahead of a key U.S. inflation release — all while oil and precious metals injected fresh volatility into the macro backdrop. Reuters+2Reuters+2 Europe led the upside in morning trade, helped by banks, energy and miners, after a sharper-than-expected fall in UK inflation solidified expectations of a Bank of England rate cut. In Asia, optimism around AI and chip self-sufficiency kept sentiment supported — even as Japan’s bond-market stress highlighted the risks
17 December 2025
Currency Prices Today (Dec 17, 2025): Dollar Index Near 2½‑Month Lows, Pound Slides on UK Inflation, Yen in Focus Ahead of BoJ

Currency Prices Today (Dec 17, 2025): Dollar Index Near 2½‑Month Lows, Pound Slides on UK Inflation, Yen in Focus Ahead of BoJ

Foreign-exchange markets are closing in on the end of 2025 with a clear theme: central banks (and the data that shapes them) are back in the driver’s seat. On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, the U.S. dollar steadied but remained close to its weakest levels since early October, as traders weighed mixed U.S. labor data, a looming inflation print, and a packed central-bank calendar. The British pound fell sharply after a downside surprise in U.K. inflation strengthened expectations of a Bank of England rate cut. Meanwhile, the Japanese yen stayed under pressure ahead of what markets widely expect to be a
17 December 2025
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Jumps as UK Inflation Cools and Bank of England Rate-Cut Bets Surge (17 December 2025)

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Jumps as UK Inflation Cools and Bank of England Rate-Cut Bets Surge (17 December 2025)

London stocks closed firmly higher on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, after a sharper-than-expected drop in UK inflation turbocharged expectations of an imminent Bank of England (BoE) interest-rate cut and triggered a broad rally across rate-sensitive and internationally exposed sectors. Key takeaways from UK markets today Market snapshot: where UK indices finished on 17 December 2025 FTSE 100 (UK large caps)The FTSE 100 closed at 9,847.61, up 1.68% on the day. It traded between 9,744.40 and 9,850.70, after opening at 9,762.26. Investing.com FTSE 250 (UK mid caps)The FTSE 250 ended at 22,230.76, up 0.86%. It ranged from 22,041.74 to 22,269.24 after
17 December 2025
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Phoenix Group (PHNX) Shares Jump After UBS Upgrade to “Buy” as UK Inflation Cools Ahead of BoE — 17 December 2025

Phoenix Group (PHNX) Shares Jump After UBS Upgrade to “Buy” as UK Inflation Cools Ahead of BoE — 17 December 2025

Phoenix Group Holdings plc (PHNX) rose sharply on 17 Dec 2025 after UBS upgraded the FTSE 100 insurer to “Buy” and lifted its target price to 770p. Shares in Phoenix Group Holdings plc (LSE: PHNX) climbed on Wednesday after UBS upgraded the UK life insurer to “buy” from “neutral” and raised its price target to 770p from 670p. Shares Magazine The broker call helped push Phoenix to the top of the blue-chip leaderboard early in the session, with Alliance News reporting the stock “topped the FTSE 100” on the day’s opening rally. shareprices.com By the close, Phoenix had put in
17 December 2025
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UK Inflation Drops to 3.2% in November as Food Prices Cool — Bank of England Rate Cut Looms

UK Inflation Drops to 3.2% in November as Food Prices Cool — Bank of England Rate Cut Looms

UK inflation fell to 3.2% in November, driven by cheaper food, tobacco and clothing discounts. Markets now expect a BoE rate cut on 18 December. Britain’s inflation rate cooled more sharply than expected in November, strengthening the case for an interest-rate cut just days before the Bank of England’s final policy decision of the year. Official figures show easing price pressures across groceries, clothing and tobacco—welcome news for households still feeling the cost-of-living squeeze, and a key input for policymakers weighing how quickly to bring borrowing costs down. Office for National Statistics+2Sky News+2 The headline: inflation cools faster than forecast
17 December 2025
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UK Inflation Falls to 3.2% in November 2025, Fueling Bank of England Rate Cut Expectations

UK Inflation Falls to 3.2% in November 2025, Fueling Bank of England Rate Cut Expectations

UK inflation cooled more sharply than forecast in November, strengthening market expectations that the Bank of England (BoE) will cut interest rates at its December decision. Figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Wednesday, 17 December 2025 show the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation rate fell to 3.2% in the 12 months to November, down from 3.6% in October. On a month‑to‑month basis, CPI fell by 0.2%—a notable shift for a period that often includes pre‑Christmas price changes. Office for National Statistics The cooler‑than‑expected inflation report lands just one day before the BoE publishes its Monetary Policy
17 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today (17 December 2025): FTSE 100 Set to Jump as UK Inflation Drops to 3.2% Ahead of Bank of England Rate Decision

UK Stock Market Today (17 December 2025): FTSE 100 Set to Jump as UK Inflation Drops to 3.2% Ahead of Bank of England Rate Decision

London shares are poised for a stronger start on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, after a sharper-than-expected drop in UK inflation reinforced expectations that the Bank of England will cut interest rates at its final policy meeting of the year on Thursday (18 December). Reuters+1 UK stock market snapshot: what traders are watching this morning Early indicators across UK markets point to a “rates relief” tone: This setup matters because the UK’s equity benchmarks are highly sensitive to shifts in rate expectations—especially through bank earnings assumptions, property and housebuilder sentiment, and the currency translation effect for globally exposed blue chips. The
17 December 2025
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Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Slips After Inflation Holds at 2.2% as Oil Falls and Gold Stays Hot (Dec. 15, 2025)

Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Slips After Inflation Holds at 2.2% as Oil Falls and Gold Stays Hot (Dec. 15, 2025)

TORONTO (Dec. 15, 2025) — Canada’s stock market ended Monday on a softer note after a session that revolved around inflation data, sliding crude prices, and another strong day for precious metals. The S&P/TSX Composite Index unofficially closed down 43.95 points, or 0.14%, at 31,483.44 in Toronto trading, finishing just a hair below the record-close neighborhood the benchmark has hovered around in recent sessions. TradingView TSX market close: A modest dip, but still near record territory While the day’s decline was small in percentage terms, it was notable because it came as investors digested a mixed set of domestic signals: inflation held steady but cooled on
15 December 2025
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S&P 500 Today (Dec. 15, 2025): Index Holds Near 6,800s as Payrolls, Inflation and AI Anxiety Set the Tone

S&P 500 Today (Dec. 15, 2025): Index Holds Near 6,800s as Payrolls, Inflation and AI Anxiety Set the Tone

NEW YORK — Monday, December 15, 2025 (11:40 a.m. ET) — The S&P 500 is steady in late-morning trading as Wall Street starts the final full trading week of 2025 with a familiar mix of optimism and caution: hopes for easier rates in 2026, nerves around big-tech valuations, and a packed calendar of delayed U.S. economic data that could quickly change the market’s direction. Reuters+1 As of 11:27 a.m. ET, the S&P 500 (SPX) was at 6,836.37, up 0.13% on the day (quotes may be delayed). Stooq S&P 500 live update: early gains fade, trading stays rangebound The S&P 500
15 December 2025
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TSX Week Ahead: Toronto Stock Exchange Outlook for Dec. 15–19, 2025 After Record Highs, BoC Hold and CPI in Focus

TSX Week Ahead: Toronto Stock Exchange Outlook for Dec. 15–19, 2025 After Record Highs, BoC Hold and CPI in Focus

Updated: Dec. 14, 2025 Canada’s stock market heads into the new week with the S&P/TSX Composite still near record territory—but with an important reality check right around the corner: inflation data. The Toronto Stock Exchange benchmark finished Friday at 31,527.39, down 0.4% on the day as technology stocks slid, yet still up 0.7% for the week—a resilient showing after a series of record closes earlier in the week. Reuters Now the focus shifts to Canada’s November CPI, due Monday, and what it may signal for the Bank of Canada’s next move (and for rate-sensitive TSX sectors like financials, real estate,
14 December 2025
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India Stock Market Week Ahead: Nifty, Sensex Outlook for Dec 15–19, 2025 as Rupee Hits Record Lows, Trade Talks and WPI Inflation Take Center Stage

India Stock Market Week Ahead: Nifty, Sensex Outlook for Dec 15–19, 2025 as Rupee Hits Record Lows, Trade Talks and WPI Inflation Take Center Stage

India stock market week ahead: Nifty and Sensex outlook for Dec 15–19, 2025 with WPI inflation, rupee at record lows, trade talks, IPOs and key technical levels. Mumbai | December 14, 2025 — After a choppy week in which profit-booking near record highs met a late bounce triggered by the U.S. Federal Reserve’s rate cut, Indian equities head into the December 15–19 trading week with one question dominating the tape: can the Nifty hold above its key support band while the rupee struggles at fresh record lows and India–U.S. trade headlines stay noisy? The Times of India+2Reuters+2 What makes this “week ahead” especially
14 December 2025
US Economy News Today: Fed Rate Cut Looms as Inflation Sticks Near 3%, Layoffs Surge and Housing Begins a “Great Reset”

US Economy News Today: Fed Rate Cut Looms as Inflation Sticks Near 3%, Layoffs Surge and Housing Begins a “Great Reset”

The United States economy heads into the final weeks of 2025 with a strange mix of strength and strain. Growth is holding up, stocks are near record highs and inflation has cooled sharply from its 2022 peak — but price pressures remain above the Federal Reserve’s target, layoffs have climbed to their highest level since the pandemic, and the national debt has blown past $38 trillion. Bureau of Economic Analysis+2Challenger Gray+2 At the center of it all: a pivotal Federal Reserve meeting this week, new Trump administration economic moves, and early signs that the overheated housing market may finally be starting
9 December 2025
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India Economy News Today, December 9, 2025: RBI Rate Cut, 8.2% GDP, Ultra‑Low Inflation and Market Jitters

India Economy News Today, December 9, 2025: RBI Rate Cut, 8.2% GDP, Ultra‑Low Inflation and Market Jitters

India’s economic story as of Tuesday, 9 December 2025, is being written on three fronts at once: break‑neck growth, record‑low inflation, and a central bank that has just cut rates while warning about global risks. All of this is playing out against choppy equity markets, simmering trade tensions with the United States, and fresh signals from housing, defence and energy sectors. Headline picture: fast growth, soft prices, cautious markets Put simply: India is running hot on growth, unusually cool on inflation, and cautiously loose on monetary policy just as global uncertainties – from U.S. tariffs to the Federal Reserve’s next
9 December 2025
Eurozone Economic Calendar Today, 9 December 2025: German Trade Miss, Dutch Disinflation and ECB Signals in Focus

Eurozone Economic Calendar Today, 9 December 2025: German Trade Miss, Dutch Disinflation and ECB Signals in Focus

The eurozone enters Tuesday’s session with a relatively light data calendar, but a handful of national releases and central‑bank signals are still shaping the market mood ahead of this week’s crucial Federal Reserve decision. Below is a structured look at what’s on the EU economic calendar today, how the numbers compare with expectations, and what they mean for the euro, bonds and equities. Snapshot: What Matters for Europe on 9 December 2025 Key data and events affecting the EU today With few blockbuster releases, the tone is being set less by fresh data and more by how today’s numbers fit
9 December 2025
US Stock Market Today, Dec. 5, 2025: Wall Street Hovers Near Record Highs After PCE Inflation Data

US Stock Market Today, Dec. 5, 2025: Wall Street Hovers Near Record Highs After PCE Inflation Data

As of around 12:30 p.m. Eastern on Friday, December 5, 2025, U.S. stocks were edging higher, keeping the major indexes within touching distance of their record highs while traders digested a key inflation update and looked ahead to next week’s Federal Reserve meeting. At midday: In other words, Wall Street is drifting higher rather than surging, but doing so from very elevated levels: the Dow and S&P 500 are within roughly 1% of their all‑time closing highs, and the Nasdaq remains only a couple of percentage points below its own records. Investopedia+1 Wall Street at Midday: Calm Gains Near the
5 December 2025
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Stock Market Today: Futures Edge Higher as September PCE Inflation Data Keeps Fed Rate‑Cut Bets Alive

Stock Market Today: Futures Edge Higher as September PCE Inflation Data Keeps Fed Rate‑Cut Bets Alive

On Friday, December 5, 2025, Wall Street is trading around a single question: Did the long‑delayed September PCE inflation report do anything to derail the Federal Reserve’s December rate‑cut narrative? So far, the answer looks like “not really.” U.S. stock‑index futures are modestly higher, global shares are on track for a second straight week of gains, and fresh inflation data show price pressures still above the Fed’s 2% target but broadly in line with what investors were expecting.Investing.com+3Reuters+3Reuters+3 Key Takeaways Wall Street Futures Rise Ahead of the Delayed PCE Report Going into Friday’s session, U.S. equity futures were modestly higher
5 December 2025
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RBI Repo Rate Cut to 5.25% on December 5, 2025: Impact on EMIs, Growth, Inflation and Markets

RBI Repo Rate Cut to 5.25% on December 5, 2025: Impact on EMIs, Growth, Inflation and Markets

The Reserve Bank of India has cut the repo rate by 25 bps to 5.25% on December 5, 2025, extending this year’s aggressive easing cycle. Here’s what it means for borrowers, savers, markets and the interest‑rate outlook for 2026. Snapshot: What Happened in the December 5, 2025 RBI Policy? The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25% at its December 3–5 meeting. This takes total cuts in 2025 to 125 bps, the sharpest easing cycle since 2019.Reuters+1 Key highlights from today’s policy and related announcements: In short,
5 December 2025
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US Economic Calendar Today, December 5, 2025: PCE Inflation, Consumer Sentiment and Credit Drive Fed Expectations

US Economic Calendar Today, December 5, 2025: PCE Inflation, Consumer Sentiment and Credit Drive Fed Expectations

The final trading day of the week is all about data the Federal Reserve cares most about. On Friday, December 5, 2025, the US economic calendar is dominated by the long‑delayed September Personal Income & Outlays report (including PCE inflation), the University of Michigan consumer sentiment survey, and the Federal Reserve’s G.19 consumer credit release.Scotiabank+1 These numbers land just days before the Fed’s December 9–10 policy meeting and after a government shutdown forced agencies to reshuffle and delay key releases, including today’s PCE report.Reuters+1 1. Overview: Why today’s US data matters Two things make Friday, December 5, 2025 unusually important for markets: In short: today’s calendar doesn’t
5 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today, December 5, 2025: Wall Street Hovers Near Record Highs Ahead of Fed’s Key Inflation Test

US Stock Market Today, December 5, 2025: Wall Street Hovers Near Record Highs Ahead of Fed’s Key Inflation Test

New York — Friday, December 5, 2025. The US stock market today is trading in a cautious but upbeat mood as investors digest a week of mixed economic data and brace for the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, the PCE price index, due later in the day. Stock indexes remain within touching distance of all‑time highs, while bond yields and the US dollar continue to reflect growing confidence that the Fed will deliver a rate cut at next week’s policy meeting. Reuters+2Investopedia+2 Global equities are also firm, with world stocks on track for a second straight week of gains, helped
5 December 2025
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Johnson & Johnson stock price: What to watch after talc-case law firm ouster and new AFib data

Johnson & Johnson stock price: What to watch after talc-case law firm ouster and new AFib data

7 February 2026
Johnson & Johnson shares rose 0.9% to $239.99 Friday after a New Jersey appeals court disqualified Beasley Allen from state talc cases, citing improper coordination with a former J&J attorney. The ruling affects about 3,600 state lawsuits, while a related federal motion is pending. J&J also reported early 12-month pilot data for its investigational AFib device at a cardiology meeting.
Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
Walmart shares climbed 3.34% to $131.18 Friday, pushing its market value to about $1.05 trillion as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Retail stocks mostly gained, with Target up 4.24% and Costco up 1.20%, while Amazon dropped 5.55%. Investors await Walmart’s fiscal Q4 results on Feb. 19 and key U.S. economic data next week.
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