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RBA Interest Rates Today, 9 December 2025: Cash Rate Expected to Hold at 3.60% as Markets Look to 2026

RBA Interest Rates Today, 9 December 2025: Cash Rate Expected to Hold at 3.60% as Markets Look to 2026

Published: 9 December 2025 (before the 2:30 pm AEDT decision) Today the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is holding its final monetary policy meeting of 2025, with the cash rate widely expected to stay at 3.60%. The official decision and statement are scheduled for 2:30 pm AEDT, followed by a press conference with Governor Michele Bullock at 3:30 pm AEDT.Reserve Bank of Australia+1 At the time of writing, the Board has not yet released its December decision. What we do have is a very clear picture of expectations: economists, markets and the big four banks are almost unanimously betting on no change, while debate heats up over whether
9 December 2025
Bank of Canada Interest Rate Decision on December 10, 2025: Why Markets Expect a Hold at 2.25% as the Fed Cuts Again

Bank of Canada Interest Rate Decision on December 10, 2025: Why Markets Expect a Hold at 2.25% as the Fed Cuts Again

With just two days to go before the Bank of Canada’s final interest rate announcement of 2025, attention in global markets is firmly fixed on Wednesday, December 10. The decision will land within minutes of a highly anticipated U.S. Federal Reserve meeting, setting up a rare dual rate day on both sides of the border.RBC+1 The Bank of Canada (BoC) will release its policy decision and statement at 9:45 a.m. Eastern, followed by a press conference with Governor Tiff Macklem and Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers at 10:30 a.m. in Ottawa.Bank of Canada Markets overwhelmingly expect the Bank to leave
8 December 2025
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UK Mortgage Rates Hit Pre‑Mini‑Budget Lows as China’s $1 Trillion Trade Surplus Shifts the Global Outlook

UK Mortgage Rates Hit Pre‑Mini‑Budget Lows as China’s $1 Trillion Trade Surplus Shifts the Global Outlook

London / Beijing – 8 December 2025 – Homeowners in the UK woke up today to the most competitive mortgage market since before the turmoil of the 2022 mini‑budget, just as China confirmed its trade surplus has smashed through the $1 trillion mark for the first time. Together, these stories tell you something important: the global backdrop for interest rates, mortgages and inflation is changing – again. Below, we break down what happened today, why lenders are talking about a “full‑scale price war”, how China’s export machine is still powering ahead despite years of tariffs, and what all of this
8 December 2025
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Bank of Canada Expected to Hold Interest Rate at 2.25% on December 10 as Fed Prepares to Cut

Bank of Canada Expected to Hold Interest Rate at 2.25% on December 10 as Fed Prepares to Cut

Ottawa / Toronto / New York – December 8, 2025 With just two days to go before the Bank of Canada’s final interest rate announcement of 2025, markets and economists are almost unanimous: the Bank will likely hold its key rate at 2.25% on Wednesday, even as the U.S. Federal Reserve is widely expected to deliver another quarter‑point cut the same day. Bank of Canada+2Reuters+2 The twin decisions, landing within minutes of each other on December 10, will cap a year defined by aggressive rate cuts, tariff‑driven uncertainty and a surprisingly resilient North American economy. When and how the Bank
8 December 2025
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Canada Stock Market Today, December 8, 2025: TSX Futures Flat as Investors Brace for Bank of Canada and Fed Rate Decisions

Canada Stock Market Today, December 8, 2025: TSX Futures Flat as Investors Brace for Bank of Canada and Fed Rate Decisions

Canada’s stock market heads into a pivotal week on Monday, December 8, 2025, with futures on the S&P/TSX Composite Index essentially unchanged and traders squarely focused on back‑to‑back interest rate decisions from the Bank of Canada and the U.S. Federal Reserve. Reuters Stronger‑than‑expected Canadian jobs data, record‑high levels for the TSX, and firmer commodity prices have created a cautiously optimistic backdrop — but with central banks poised to set the tone for 2026, the mood before the open is one of “wait and see” rather than outright risk‑on. Reuters+2Reuters+2 Below is what investors need to know before the Canada stock market opens
8 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Ends Flat Near 9,670 as Investors Await Fed and BoE Rate Cuts (8 December 2025)

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Ends Flat Near 9,670 as Investors Await Fed and BoE Rate Cuts (8 December 2025)

The UK stock market drew a deep breath rather than a big move on Monday, 8 December 2025, as traders looked past a quiet session in London toward a pivotal week for global central banks. The FTSE 100 finished essentially unchanged, closing around 9,667 after drifting in a tight intraday range of roughly 9,659–9,676. Over the past 12 months the index is still up about 15–16%, having traded between roughly 7,545 and 9,930in the last year, leaving it only a few percent below November’s recent peak. Investing.com Sterling hovered around $1.33 against the US dollar, little changed from recent days, reinforcing the sense of calm before this week’s US Federal
8 December 2025
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Oil Prices Hover Near Two-Week Highs as Fed Rate Cut Bets Collide With Ukraine War Uncertainty

Oil Prices Hover Near Two-Week Highs as Fed Rate Cut Bets Collide With Ukraine War Uncertainty

December 8, 2025 Oil prices are holding close to two-week highs on Monday as traders balance growing confidence in a U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate cut with stubborn geopolitical risks around the Ukraine war and Russian supply. Brent crude is trading just under $64 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) around $60, extending gains from late last week but still locked in a relatively narrow trading range. Reuters+2Trading Economics+2 Fed Rate Cut Expectations Put a Floor Under Oil Prices The dominant macro story for oil markets this week is the Federal Reserve’s December 9–10 policy meeting, where investors
8 December 2025
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Fed, RBA, BoC and SNB: The Central‑Bank Heavy Economic Calendar for 8–15 December 2025

Fed, RBA, BoC and SNB: The Central‑Bank Heavy Economic Calendar for 8–15 December 2025

The coming week is one of the most important of the year for macro traders. Between 8 and 15 December 2025, four major central banks meet, China releases fresh trade and inflation data, and Europe and the UK publish key inflation and growth numbers. All of it lands against a backdrop of moderating but still‑sticky global inflation and mounting political pressure for easier policy. Financial Times+2Trading Economics+2 Below is a detailed, day‑by‑day guide to the global economic calendar, plus the latest forecasts and market narratives as of 7 December 2025. Big picture: Why this week matters In short: rates are no
7 December 2025
REIT Stock Prices on December 7, 2025: Are Rate Cuts Setting Up a 2026 Rally?

REIT Stock Prices on December 7, 2025: Are Rate Cuts Setting Up a 2026 Rally?

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are ending 2025 in that familiar place where markets get interesting: fundamentals looking solid, prices still a bit grumpy, and interest rates finally moving in the right direction for landlords. As of the latest close on Friday, December 5, the FTSE Nareit All REITs Index slipped a marginal 0.11%, while equity REITs and mortgage REITs diverged slightly: the All Equity REITs Index was down 0.09%, but the Mortgage REITs Index rose 0.38%.Reit.com In ETF land, the widely followed Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ) finished Friday at $89.88, down 0.11% on the day and about 6%
7 December 2025
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Nasdaq Today, December 6, 2025: Tech-Led Rally Caps Strong Week as 2026 Rate-Cut and AI Bets Drive Forecasts

Nasdaq Today, December 6, 2025: Tech-Led Rally Caps Strong Week as 2026 Rate-Cut and AI Bets Drive Forecasts

New York – December 6, 2025.The tech-heavy Nasdaq is ending the week on a quietly bullish note. On Friday, December 5, the Nasdaq Composite closed at 23,578.13, up 72.99 points (+0.31%), while the Nasdaq-100 finished at 25,692.05, up 0.43%.Investing.com+1 For the week, the Composite gained about 0.9% and is now up roughly 22.1% year-to-date, giving growth and technology investors plenty to cheer as 2025 winds down.AP News Below is a structured look at the latest Nasdaq news, forecasts, and analysis as of December 6, 2025, suitable for Google News and Discover readers. Key Takeaways for Nasdaq Investors 1. Nasdaq Today:
6 December 2025
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Canada Stock Market Today, December 5, 2025: TSX Slips From Record High as Jobs Shock Reshapes Rate Expectations

Canada Stock Market Today, December 5, 2025: TSX Slips From Record High as Jobs Shock Reshapes Rate Expectations

Toronto – Friday, December 5, 2025, around 12:30 p.m. EST Canada’s stock market is taking a breather near record territory today. Around midday, the S&P/TSX Composite Index was trading roughly 0.3–0.4% lower, hovering in the 31,350–31,400 range after setting a record close just a day earlier. Tech and health‑care names are leading the pullback, while energy and retail stocks are helping cushion the fall.MarketScreener+2Barchart.com+2 At the same time, a surprisingly strong November jobs report and a stronger Canadian dollar are reinforcing market expectations that the Bank of Canada will hold its policy rate at 2.25% on December 10, and very
5 December 2025
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Bank of Canada Rate Cuts Are Likely Over: What a 2.25% Policy Rate Means for Mortgages, Housing and TSX Mid‑Cap Stocks

Bank of Canada Rate Cuts Are Likely Over: What a 2.25% Policy Rate Means for Mortgages, Housing and TSX Mid‑Cap Stocks

Published: December 5, 2025 Key Points 1. Where Bank of Canada Rates Stand Now The Bank of Canada’s key policy rate currently sits at 2.25%, after an October 29 cut of 25 basis points from 2.50%. Bank of Canada+1 That October move capped a powerful easing cycle totaling 275 basis points of cuts—“one of the most aggressive among G10 economies,” as Reuters puts it. Reuters In its October policy statement, the BoC stressed that: Crucially, the Bank signalled in October that the current rate is “about the right level” to keep inflation near target while supporting an economy in transition
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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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Hovers Near Record High as Rate-Cut Hopes Offset Weak UK Data (5 December 2025)

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Hovers Near Record High as Rate-Cut Hopes Offset Weak UK Data (5 December 2025)

London, Friday 5 December 2025 — The UK stock market is edging higher today, with the FTSE 100 trading around 9,725, up roughly 0.15–0.2% by late morning. That leaves the blue‑chip index just shy of its recent record closing high, as investors weigh gloomy UK economic data against growing confidence that both the Bank of England (BoE) and US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this month. Investing.com UK+2Investing.com UK+2 Key points about the UK stock market today FTSE 100 and FTSE 250: Slight gains, still near records Real‑time data show the FTSE 100 around 9,725 points, up about 0.15–0.16%
5 December 2025
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Mortgage Rates Today, December 5, 2025: Low‑6% Sweet Spot and What It Means for 2026

Mortgage Rates Today, December 5, 2025: Low‑6% Sweet Spot and What It Means for 2026

Mortgage rates are closing out the first week of December 2025 in a rare “sweet spot” for today’s market: solidly in the low‑6% range, trending slightly lower, and backed by growing evidence that 2026 could be modestly more affordable—but not a return to 3% money. If you’re wondering whether to buy now, refinance, or wait for lower rates, here’s what the latest data and forecasts are really saying. Current Mortgage Rates Today (December 5, 2025) Different surveys measure rates in different ways, but they all tell a similar story: U.S. mortgage rates have eased for a second week and are hovering in
5 December 2025
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Federal Reserve News Today: Markets Price In December Rate Cut as Trump Teases New Fed Chair Pick

Federal Reserve News Today: Markets Price In December Rate Cut as Trump Teases New Fed Chair Pick

As of Friday, December 5, 2025, all eyes are on the Federal Reserve ahead of next week’s December 9–10 FOMC meeting. Markets are betting heavily on another interest‑rate cut, economists’ surveys show a strong consensus for a 25‑basis‑point move, and a new political twist has entered the picture as President Donald Trump signals he will name a new Fed chair in early 2026, with economic adviser Kevin Hassett seen as the frontrunner. Al Jazeera+3Federal Reserve+3Reuters+3 At the same time, fresh inflation estimates, a still‑resilient labor market, and the Fed’s own recent communications are keeping the outlook uncertain. Here’s a detailed look
5 December 2025
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RBI Cuts Repo Rate to 5.25% Amid ‘Goldilocks’ Economy: How the December 2025 Policy Will Hit EMIs, Rupee and Markets

RBI Cuts Repo Rate to 5.25% Amid ‘Goldilocks’ Economy: How the December 2025 Policy Will Hit EMIs, Rupee and Markets

Mumbai | December 5, 2025 — The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has delivered a widely anticipated 25 basis point cut in the policy repo rate, bringing it down from 5.50% to 5.25% after its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Friday. All six MPC members voted in favour of the reduction, while keeping the monetary policy stance “neutral”.www.ndtv.com+2Business Standard+2 With this move, the RBI has now lowered the repo rate by a cumulative 125 basis points since February 2025, even as it grapples with a record-weak rupee and robust economic growth.Reuters+2MarketScreener+2 RBI December 2025 Policy at a Glance Here
5 December 2025
Federal Reserve News Today: Rate Cut Odds Near 90% as Trump Eyes New Fed Chair

Federal Reserve News Today: Rate Cut Odds Near 90% as Trump Eyes New Fed Chair

On December 4, 2025, Federal Reserve watchers are juggling three big storylines at once: Here’s a detailed, Google‑News–friendly rundown of all the major Federal Reserve news today, what it means, and what to watch next. December 2025 Fed Meeting: Markets See a Near‑Certain Rate Cut The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) holds its final meeting of 2025 on December 9–10, with a policy decision and press conference scheduled for December 10. Federal Reserve+1 After weeks of mixed economic data and a historic government shutdown that delayed key statistics, traders now see a December rate cut as overwhelmingly likely: The current
4 December 2025
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U.S. Economy Today (Dec. 4, 2025): Fed Rate‑Cut Bets Grow as Jobless Claims Rise and Confidence Falls

U.S. Economy Today (Dec. 4, 2025): Fed Rate‑Cut Bets Grow as Jobless Claims Rise and Confidence Falls

The U.S. economy is sending a mix of signals on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Financial markets are calm near record highs and forecasters are nudging growth estimates up. At the same time, new data show jobless claims edging higher, the dollar weakening on expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut next week, and Americans’ confidence in the economy sinking to its lowest level in more than a year. Semafor+3Reuters+3Investing.com+3 Quick snapshot of today’s U.S. economy: Below is a closer look at the major U.S. economy stories shaping markets and households today. Fed rate‑cut bets dominate Wall Street’s view of the
4 December 2025
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Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Climbs as Miners Rally and RBA Rate-Hike Bets Build – 4 December 2025

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Climbs as Miners Rally and RBA Rate-Hike Bets Build – 4 December 2025

The Australia stock market finished Thursday, 4 December 2025, modestly higher, with the S&P/ASX 200 once again leaning on heavyweight miners and materials stocks while traders priced in a higher chance of future Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) rate hikes and a stronger Australian dollar. Market snapshot: ASX 200 edges higher on resource strength The S&P/ASX 200 closed around 8,618 points, up roughly 23 points (about 0.27–0.3%), after recovering from an early slump and tracking a generally positive tone across global equities. ABC+2The Economic Times+2 Key takeaways from today’s close: Even with the index in the green, market breadth was mixed. Decliners outnumbered
4 December 2025
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MARA shares jumped 22.4% to $8.24 Friday, trading higher after hours, as the company moved $87 million in bitcoin to major custodians. About 82.4 million MARA shares changed hands. Bitcoin hovered near $68,928 Saturday. A MARA filing showed its general counsel had shares withheld for taxes on vested stock units, not an open market sale.
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