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S&P 500 Today After the Bell: Jobs Data, Falling Oil and Rate-Cut Bets Set the Tone for Wall Street (Dec. 16, 2025)

S&P 500 Today After the Bell: Jobs Data, Falling Oil and Rate-Cut Bets Set the Tone for Wall Street (Dec. 16, 2025)

The S&P 500 slipped 0.3% in early Tuesday trading as investors reacted to delayed U.S. jobs data and falling oil prices. Nonfarm payrolls rose by 64,000 in November, while the unemployment rate climbed to 4.6%. Energy and healthcare sectors dragged on the index, while tech stocks tried to stabilize. Markets shifted bets on future Federal Reserve rate cuts following the data.
16 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Set to Open Higher as Bank of England Rate Cut Looms (15 December 2025)

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Set to Open Higher as Bank of England Rate Cut Looms (15 December 2025)

FTSE 100 futures signaled a 0.4% rebound to around 9,683 early Monday after closing last week at 9,649.03. Investors remain cautious ahead of Thursday’s Bank of England decision, where a closely split vote is expected on a possible 25 basis-point rate cut. Sterling edged up to $1.3368. UK growth data remains weak, with the economy contracting 0.1% in October.
15 December 2025
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US Treasury Bonds Forecast for December 2025: Fed Rate Cut, Delayed Jobs & CPI Data, and Auction Supply Set Up a Volatile Finish

US Treasury Bonds Forecast for December 2025: Fed Rate Cut, Delayed Jobs & CPI Data, and Auction Supply Set Up a Volatile Finish

The Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points on Dec. 10 and announced renewed purchases of short-term Treasury bills to support money market liquidity. Benchmark yields as of Dec. 11: 2-year at 3.52%, 10-year at 4.14%, and 30-year at 4.79%. The 10-year/2-year spread widened to 0.62 points. Traders await a surge of delayed economic data and key Treasury auctions later in December.
14 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

The S&P/TSX Composite closed Friday at 31,527.39, down 0.4% as tech stocks fell, but remained up 0.7% for the week after a string of record highs. Investors now await Canada’s November CPI data on Monday, which could influence Bank of Canada policy and key TSX sectors. The index is up over 25% in 2025, on track for its best year since 2009.
14 December 2025
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SBI Cuts Loan Rates After RBI Repo Rate Cut: EBLR Drops to 7.90%, MCLR Trimmed; Select FD Rates Revised From Dec 15

SBI Cuts Loan Rates After RBI Repo Rate Cut: EBLR Drops to 7.90%, MCLR Trimmed; Select FD Rates Revised From Dec 15

State Bank of India will cut its external benchmark-linked lending rates and repo-linked lending rate by 25 basis points from December 15, 2025, following the RBI’s repo rate reduction. Marginal Cost of Funds Based Lending Rate (MCLR) will drop by 5 basis points across tenors. Select fixed deposit rates, including the 2–3 year range and the 444-day scheme, will also be reduced.
13 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today (12 December 2025): FTSE 100 Rises as UK GDP Surprise Fuels BoE Rate-Cut Bets; Card Factory Slumps, Energy and Deal News Lift Sentiment

UK Stock Market Today (12 December 2025): FTSE 100 Rises as UK GDP Surprise Fuels BoE Rate-Cut Bets; Card Factory Slumps, Energy and Deal News Lift Sentiment

London’s FTSE 100 rose 0.46% to 9,747.87 on Friday, lifted by global risk appetite and bets on Bank of England rate cuts after UK GDP data showed continued contraction in October. The FTSE 250 also gained around 0.5%. Sterling weakened as traders increased expectations for a December BoE rate cut.
12 December 2025
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Stock Market Today: Dow and S&P 500 Hover Near Records as Fed’s Hawkish December 2025 Rate Cut Rattles Futures

Stock Market Today: Dow and S&P 500 Hover Near Records as Fed’s Hawkish December 2025 Rate Cut Rattles Futures

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage point Wednesday, bringing the target range to 3.50%–3.75%. The move, the third cut of 2025, came with rare dissent among policymakers and signals of a likely pause ahead. Stocks traded near record highs Thursday, while bond yields slipped and index futures pointed lower. Key economic data remain delayed due to a recent government shutdown.
11 December 2025
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Gold Price Today (11 December 2025): XAU/USD Holds Above $4,200 After Fed’s Third Rate Cut

Gold Price Today (11 December 2025): XAU/USD Holds Above $4,200 After Fed’s Third Rate Cut

Gold held above $4,200 per ounce on December 11, trading near $4,215 after the U.S. Federal Reserve delivered its third consecutive interest-rate cut. Spot prices remained steady following a volatile spike, with futures for February at $4,240. Silver surged to record highs above $61 per ounce, doubling in value this year. In India, MCX gold futures hovered near ₹1,30,300 per 10g, while Indonesian jewelry prices climbed.
11 December 2025
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S&P 500 Closes Just Shy of Record After Fed Rate Cut: What December 10, 2025 Means for Markets

S&P 500 Closes Just Shy of Record After Fed Rate Cut: What December 10, 2025 Means for Markets

The S&P 500 closed up 0.7% at 6,886.26 on Wednesday, just below its all-time high, after the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points to 3.50%–3.75%. The Dow rose 1.1%, and the Nasdaq gained 0.3%. Fed officials signaled a likely pause in further cuts, citing slowing job gains and persistent inflation. Two committee members dissented on the rate decision.
10 December 2025
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Dow 30 Soars Back Above 48,000 After Fed’s Third 2025 Rate Cut: December 10 Market Close & 2026 Outlook

Dow 30 Soars Back Above 48,000 After Fed’s Third 2025 Rate Cut: December 10 Market Close & 2026 Outlook

The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped nearly 500 points to close at 48,058 on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter point to 3.50%–3.75%. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also finished higher. The Fed signaled it may slow the pace of future rate cuts, with internal divisions among policymakers over the decision.
10 December 2025
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U.S. Prime Rate Today After the Fed’s December 10, 2025 Cut: 6.75% Becomes the New Benchmark

U.S. Prime Rate Today After the Fed’s December 10, 2025 Cut: 6.75% Becomes the New Benchmark

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to a target range of 3.50%–3.75% on December 10, its third cut of 2025. Major U.S. banks lowered the prime rate to 6.75%, down from 7.00%. The Fed cited slowing job gains, higher unemployment, and persistent inflation. The FOMC vote was 9–3, with some members seeking a different pace of cuts.
10 December 2025
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Fed Cuts Rates Again: What the December 2025 FOMC Decision Means for Stocks, Bonds and Global Markets

Fed Cuts Rates Again: What the December 2025 FOMC Decision Means for Stocks, Bonds and Global Markets

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.50%–3.75% at its December 10 meeting, marking a third straight reduction. The decision came with a split vote and signals only one further cut expected in 2026. U.S. stocks rose, Treasury yields fell, and the dollar weakened following the announcement. The Fed cited rising unemployment and persistent inflation in its statement.
10 December 2025
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Mortgage Rates Today, December 10, 2025: Fed Rate Cut Meets Stubborn 6% Home Loan Costs

Mortgage Rates Today, December 10, 2025: Fed Rate Cut Meets Stubborn 6% Home Loan Costs

U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rates remain just above 6%, with Bankrate reporting an average of 6.26% and NerdWallet showing 6.13%–6.15%. The Federal Reserve has cut rates three times in 2025, but mortgage rates have not dropped significantly. Fifteen-year fixed rates hover in the mid-5% range. Refinance rates are slightly higher, with 30-year fixed refis around 6.4%–6.5%.
10 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Rises as Rate‑Cut Bets Grow Ahead of Fed and BoE Decisions (10 December 2025)

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Rises as Rate‑Cut Bets Grow Ahead of Fed and BoE Decisions (10 December 2025)

The FTSE 100 closed up 0.2–0.4% at around 9,660–9,680 on December 10, 2025, while the FTSE 250 slipped 0.2–0.4% to near 21,830–21,865. Traders positioned ahead of a possible US Federal Reserve rate cut and a potential Bank of England move next week. HSBC, Standard Chartered, FirstGroup, Volution, and Ocado were among key movers. European markets fell, with the Stoxx 600 down about 0.2%.
10 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today: Wall Street Opens Flat as Fed Poised for ‘Hawkish’ Rate Cut and Silver Hits Record High

US Stock Market Today: Wall Street Opens Flat as Fed Poised for ‘Hawkish’ Rate Cut and Silver Hits Record High

U.S. stocks opened flat Wednesday as traders awaited the Federal Reserve’s final interest-rate decision of 2025. At 9:33 a.m. ET, the Dow rose 14 points, the S&P 500 slipped 0.1%, and the Nasdaq fell 0.2%. Markets are pricing in a 25-basis-point rate cut, with the Fed’s announcement due at 2:00 p.m. ET. Key economic data used by the Fed remains outdated after a recent government shutdown.
10 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Lean Hog Futures Decline Amid Lower Pork Prices on Thursday
    March 20, 2026, 2:50 AM EDT. Lean hog futures dropped 60 cents to $2.25 on Thursday as deferred contracts showed mixed results. The national average base hog negotiated price fell $2.80 to $86.14. USDA reported the CME Lean Hog Index edged up 6 cents to $89.94 on Nov. 12. Pork cutout value decreased $3.19 to $94.07 per hundredweight, pressured by a $20.78 decline in belly prices, despite picnic and loin primals rising slightly. USDA estimated hog slaughter at 488,000 head, 28,000 less than last week but slightly higher than the previous year. December 2024 hog futures closed down $1.775 at $80.10, February 2025 at $83.775, down $2.25, and April 2025 at $88.125, down $2.025.
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