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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

Brent crude traded just under $64 a barrel Monday, with WTI near $60, as oil prices hovered at two-week highs ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy meeting. Traders expect an 80–85% chance of a Fed rate cut, but uncertainty over Ukraine peace talks and ongoing Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure kept a risk premium in place.
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 US Federal Reserve, Reserve Bank of Australia, Bank of Canada, and Swiss National Bank meet between December 8 and 15, with markets expecting a Fed rate cut and others to hold steady. US inflation remains above target at 3%, while eurozone inflation reached 2.2% in November. UK GDP shrank 0.1% in September. China’s trade and inflation data are due amid heightened political pressure on global economic policy.
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?

The FTSE Nareit All REITs Index slipped 0.11% on December 5, while the Mortgage REITs Index rose 0.38%. The Vanguard Real Estate ETF closed at $89.88, down 6% over the past year. Listed REITs show higher or equal occupancy rates than private funds in most sectors, but trade at cheaper valuations. The valuation gap between REITs and the S&P 500 has widened to levels last seen during major market shocks.
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

The Nasdaq Composite closed Friday at 23,578.13, up 0.31%, and gained 0.9% for the week, bringing its year-to-date rise to 22.1%. The Nasdaq-100 finished at 25,692.05, up 0.43%, near record highs. Core PCE inflation slowed to 2.8% year-on-year in September. U.S. consumer sentiment improved to 53.3 in early December.
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

Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite Index slipped 0.3% to 31,375 at midday Friday, pulling back from Thursday’s record close. Tech and health-care stocks led declines, while energy and retail shares limited losses. The Canadian dollar hit a 10-week high after November jobs data showed a gain of 53,600 positions and unemployment falling to 6.5%. Markets expect the Bank of Canada to hold its rate at 2.25% next week.
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

The Bank of Canada is expected to hold its policy rate at 2.25% on December 10, after 275 basis points of cuts since the start of its easing cycle. A Reuters poll of 33 economists shows no further cuts are likely until at least 2027. Unemployment fell to 6.5% in November, the lowest in 16 months. Variable mortgage rates are seen staying steady as affordability improves from 2022–23 peaks.
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)

The FTSE 100 traded near 9,725 late Friday morning, up about 0.15%, leaving it 1.9% below its record close. Investors weighed weak UK construction and jobs data against expectations of interest rate cuts from the Bank of England and US Federal Reserve this month. European markets also edged higher. Ocado shares jumped after a $350 million settlement with Kroger.
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

Markets expect the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by 25 basis points at its December 9–10 meeting, with economists and futures pricing showing strong consensus. President Donald Trump signaled plans to name a new Fed chair in early 2026, with Kevin Hassett seen as the leading candidate. The Fed last cut rates on October 29 and ended quantitative tightening on December 1.
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

The Reserve Bank of India cut its policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25% on Friday, with all six Monetary Policy Committee members voting in favor. The central bank maintained a neutral policy stance and announced open market bond purchases and a $5 billion forex swap for liquidity. The rupee slipped past 90 per dollar after the decision. Inflation remains below the RBI's 2% floor, while GDP growth is near 8%.
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

Markets see an 80–90% chance the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at its December 10 meeting, following weak jobs data and a recent 0.25-point cut. Donald Trump is moving to replace Jerome Powell as Fed chair, with Kevin Hassett now the leading candidate. The Fed has also ended quantitative tightening and stopped losing money amid growing political scrutiny. The federal funds rate stands at 3.75% to 4.00%.
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

U.S. jobless claims rose to 219,000, slightly above forecasts, while Gallup reports economic confidence at its lowest since mid-2024. Stock futures held steady near record highs as traders anticipate a Federal Reserve rate cut next week. The dollar weakened on those expectations. Fitch and the OECD raised 2025 U.S. growth forecasts, citing strong AI investment.
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 S&P/ASX 200 closed Thursday up about 0.3% at 8,618, lifted by strong gains in copper and diversified miners as LME copper futures hit record highs. Capstone Copper surged nearly 8%, while South32 and Rio Tinto rose 3–4%. Lithium and gold stocks lagged, with Liontown Resources down 5.6%. Market volatility fell to a one-month low.
4 December 2025
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Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Climbs as GDP Data, Rate Bets and Bond Yields Collide – 3 December 2025

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Climbs as GDP Data, Rate Bets and Bond Yields Collide – 3 December 2025

Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 closed up 15.5 points, or 0.18%, at 8,595.2 on Wednesday after September-quarter GDP rose 0.4%, missing forecasts. The index jumped after the data but gave up gains as bond yields and rate expectations weighed. Market breadth was slightly positive, and the VIX fell to a one-month low near 10.9. Private business investment surged 7.6%, while household discretionary spending remained weak.
3 December 2025
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Federal Reserve News on December 1, 2025: QT Ends, December Rate‑Cut Odds Surge, and Bank Supervision Moves to Center Stage

Federal Reserve News on December 1, 2025: QT Ends, December Rate‑Cut Odds Surge, and Bank Supervision Moves to Center Stage

The Federal Reserve ended its balance-sheet tightening on December 1, 2025, halting reductions to its securities portfolio. Markets now price in a nearly 90% chance of a rate cut at the December 9–10 meeting. Internal divisions have surfaced within the FOMC, with up to five members reportedly skeptical of further cuts. Regulators released a new banking system assessment as Vice Chair Bowman described banks as “sound and resilient.”
2 December 2025
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Federal Reserve News Today (Dec. 2, 2025): Rate Cut Odds Near 90% as Fed Ends QT and Faces Growing Dissent

Federal Reserve News Today (Dec. 2, 2025): Rate Cut Odds Near 90% as Fed Ends QT and Faces Growing Dissent

The Federal Reserve ended its quantitative tightening program on December 1, after more than $2.2 trillion in securities runoff. Futures markets now price in an 85–88% chance of a 25-basis-point rate cut at the December 9–10 FOMC meeting. The federal funds rate stands at 3.75%–4.00%. At least five of 12 voting members oppose further cuts, signaling deep divisions.
2 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Sandisk Stock Forecast for 2026 Post Nasdaq-100 Inclusion
    April 11, 2026, 11:43 PM EDT. Sandisk (NASDAQ: SNDK) has surged over 250% in 2026 following its 2025 spin-off from Western Digital, driven by strong demand for NAND flash chips in AI data centers. Trading near $851, the stock reflects a 2,500% gain over the past year amid a NAND supply shortfall and a booming AI infrastructure market. Inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 Index on April 20, 2026, is expected to boost demand via index-tracking funds. AI-based forecasts from OpenAI's ChatGPT project a 5%-40% upside by year-end 2026 in a base case, with potential highs between $1,400-$1,800 if market conditions remain tight. Bear-case scenarios estimate a drop to $500-$700, factoring tech rotation risks. Nasdaq-100 addition typically triggers early price shifts and subsequent volatility, underscoring the mixed outlook for Sandisk's stock.

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India F-35 Deal Hits Pause: Lockheed Martin Says No Direct Talks, U.S. Door Still Open

India F-35 Deal Hits Pause: Lockheed Martin Says No Direct Talks, U.S. Door Still Open

11 April 2026
Lockheed Martin said it is not in direct talks with India over the F-35, clarifying that any approach must go through official U.S. and Indian channels under the Foreign Military Sales process. Indian officials confirmed no formal discussions on acquiring the F-35 have begun. India recently approved a $40 billion military upgrade, including other fighter jets, while Lockheed’s F-21 remains in a separate competition.
Why SNOW Stock Is Falling Again: Snowflake Nears 52-Week Low as AI Worries Hit Software

Why SNOW Stock Is Falling Again: Snowflake Nears 52-Week Low as AI Worries Hit Software

11 April 2026
Snowflake shares fell 8.4% to $121.11 on Friday after an 11.7% drop Thursday, as investors sold off software stocks amid concerns over new AI tools from Anthropic and OpenAI. The stock now trades just above its 52-week low. The S&P 500 Software and Services Index is down 25.5% for the year. Snowflake reported fourth-quarter product revenue of $1.23 billion, up 30% from a year earlier.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 11.04.2026

11 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 11, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 11, 2026, 11:49 PM EDT Sandisk Stock Forecast for 2026 Post Nasdaq-100 Inclusion April 11, 2026, 11:43 PM EDT. Sandisk (NASDAQ: SNDK) has surged over 250% in 2026 following its 2025 spin-off from Western Digital, driven by strong demand for NAND flash chips in AI data centers. Trading near $851, the stock reflects a 2,500% gain over the past year amid a NAND supply shortfall and a booming AI infrastructure market. Inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 Index on April 20, 2026, is expected to boost demand via index-tracking funds. AI-based forecasts
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