Today: 26 January 2026
Subscribe
Browse Category

Inflation News 17 December 2025 - 18 December 2025

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 By the time U.S. trading got underway, investors were balancing a supportive macro signal (cooler inflation) against…
18 December 2025
···
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%),…
18 December 2025
····
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…
18 December 2025
····
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…
18 December 2025
····
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…
18 December 2025
··
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…
18 December 2025
··
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…
18 December 2025
···
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,…
18 December 2025
····
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 The decision, due at 12pm UK time on Thursday, 18 December…
18 December 2025
···
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…
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 Wednesday’s trading delivered a textbook “rates down, risk up” response in London: the FTSE 100…
17 December 2025
···
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 The day’s…
17 December 2025
····
1 … 6 7 8 9 10 … 13

Stock Market Today

  • Energy Transition Minerals Eyes Funding Clarity in Kvanefjeld Update Ahead of Jan 2026 Results
    January 25, 2026, 9:36 PM EST. Energy Transition Minerals (ASX:ETM) is set to release its 27 January 2026 results, which could shed light on cash reserves, funding progress, and development timelines for its Kvanefjeld rare earths project in Greenland. This project targets minerals critical for electric vehicle (EV) motors and wind turbines, integral to clean technology supply chains. Investors await clarity on financing and regulatory advancements amid zero revenue and ongoing losses. Market interest has risen, anticipating funding partnerships; however, risks of dilution and execution remain. Share prices reflect speculative optimism, with valuations ranging widely. The update is pivotal for assessing ETM's ability to sustain development without further capital raising, making it a key event for stakeholders tracking clean-tech mineral supply futures.
Go toTop