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Premium Bonds £1bn Boost: How NS&I’s New Budget 2025 Target Could Change Interest Rates for Savers

Premium Bonds £1bn Boost: How NS&I’s New Budget 2025 Target Could Change Interest Rates for Savers

Chancellor Rachel Reeves raised National Savings & Investments’ net financing target for 2025–26 by £1 billion to £13 billion in the Autumn Budget. NS&I has collected £3.9 billion so far this year, leaving over £9 billion to raise. The move has sparked speculation about possible increases in Premium Bonds prize rates or savings interest. NS&I’s total savings stock stands at £243.9 billion.
28 November 2025
US Stock Market Today: Wall Street Extends Rally as Fed Rate‑Cut Bets Surge (Nov. 26, 2025)

US Stock Market Today: Wall Street Extends Rally as Fed Rate‑Cut Bets Surge (Nov. 26, 2025)

U.S. stocks rose for a fourth straight session Wednesday, with the Dow up 0.8% to 47,501, the S&P 500 gaining 0.8% to 6,819, and the Nasdaq climbing 0.9% to 23,224. Traders now see an 80–85% chance of a December Fed rate cut. Tech and AI-linked shares led gains, while Workday, Deere, and HP fell on weak outlooks. Jobless claims dropped to a seven-month low.
26 November 2025
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Canada Stock Market Today (Nov. 26, 2025): TSX Pushes Past 31,000 as Gold Miners and Fed Rate‑Cut Hopes Power Early Trade

Canada Stock Market Today (Nov. 26, 2025): TSX Pushes Past 31,000 as Gold Miners and Fed Rate‑Cut Hopes Power Early Trade

The S&P/TSX Composite Index traded above 31,000 for the first time Wednesday morning, extending a three-day rally of nearly 1,000 points. Early gains were led by gold miners and financials as investors bet on U.S. rate cuts. By 9:31 a.m. ET, the index was up about 0.3% at 30,994. Futures and pre-market trading had signaled the move after softer U.S. economic data.
26 November 2025
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RBNZ Cuts Official Cash Rate to 2.25% and Signals End of Easing Cycle as New Zealand Economy Starts to Recover

RBNZ Cuts Official Cash Rate to 2.25% and Signals End of Easing Cycle as New Zealand Economy Starts to Recover

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand cut its Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points to 2.25% on November 26, the lowest since mid-2022. The Monetary Policy Committee voted 5–1 for the cut, with one member preferring to hold. RBNZ signaled this is likely the last cut for now, as inflation has eased to 3% and the economy remains weak. Governor Christian Hawkesby chaired his final meeting before Anna Breman takes over.
26 November 2025
US Dollar Index Slips Below 100 as Weak US Data Turbocharges December Fed Rate‑Cut Bets (DXY Today: 25 November 2025, After the Bell)

US Dollar Index Slips Below 100 as Weak US Data Turbocharges December Fed Rate‑Cut Bets (DXY Today: 25 November 2025, After the Bell)

The U.S. Dollar Index closed Tuesday near 99.85, down about 0.3% after weaker-than-expected economic data and dovish Fed comments raised bets on a December rate cut. The index traded between 99.65 and 100.26 during the session. The euro rose to around $1.16 and sterling climbed above $1.32 as the dollar weakened. The 10-year Treasury yield slipped to about 4.01%.
25 November 2025
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US Stock Market Today, November 25, 2025: Dow Surges as Fed Rate‑Cut Bets Rise While Nvidia Slumps on Google–Meta AI Chip Shock

US Stock Market Today, November 25, 2025: Dow Surges as Fed Rate‑Cut Bets Rise While Nvidia Slumps on Google–Meta AI Chip Shock

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose over 1%, adding about 550–570 points in early Tuesday trading, outpacing the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. Nvidia shares fell nearly 4% after reports Meta may shift billions in spending to Google’s AI chips. Odds of a December Fed rate cut climbed into the low-to-mid 80% range after new economic data and dovish Fed comments. Kohl’s and Abercrombie & Fitch surged 30–35% on strong earnings.
25 November 2025
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Mortgage & Refinance Rates Today, November 25, 2025: 30‑Year Fixed Near 2025 Lows as Borrowers Get a New Window

Mortgage & Refinance Rates Today, November 25, 2025: 30‑Year Fixed Near 2025 Lows as Borrowers Get a New Window

Average U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rates sit just above 6% today, down from 7–8% highs in recent years. National trackers report 30-year purchase rates between 6.1% and 6.4%, with 15-year fixed rates in the mid-5% range. Refinance rates remain higher, averaging 6.3%–6.7% for a 30-year term. Most sources note rates are at or near their lowest point of 2025.
25 November 2025
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Dow Jones Today: Dow 30 Climbs About 300 Points on Fed Rate‑Cut Hopes and AI Stock Surge (November 24, 2025)

Dow Jones Today: Dow 30 Climbs About 300 Points on Fed Rate‑Cut Hopes and AI Stock Surge (November 24, 2025)

U.S. stocks surged Monday, with the Dow Jones closing up nearly 300 points at 46,545 and the Nasdaq jumping 2.7% to 22,874.95. Investors bet on a December Federal Reserve rate cut after dovish comments from Fed officials, driving one of the strongest two-day rallies for tech and AI shares this month. S&P 500 rose 1.65% to 6,711.80. Fed funds futures now show about 80% odds of a December cut.
24 November 2025
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Federal Reserve News Today, November 22, 2025: Collins Pushes Back as Williams Revives December Rate‑Cut Bets

Federal Reserve News Today, November 22, 2025: Collins Pushes Back as Williams Revives December Rate‑Cut Bets

Boston Fed President Susan Collins said she remains hesitant to support a December rate cut, while New York Fed President John Williams signaled more easing could come soon. Markets now price in a roughly 70% chance of a cut at the December 9–10 meeting, up from 39% a day earlier. Key economic data remain missing after a prolonged government shutdown. FOMC officials are sharply divided on further cuts.
22 November 2025
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Stock Market Today, Nov. 13, 2025: Dow Slides as Disney Plunges and Tech Stocks Drop After Trump Ends Record Shutdown

S&P 500 Today, November 21, 2025: Choppy Trade as Fed Rate-Cut Bets Jump and Tech Stays Under Pressure

The S&P 500 hovered near flat Friday after plunging 1.6% Thursday, erasing a sharp intraday gain. Traders weighed New York Fed President John Williams’ comments suggesting near-term rate cuts, sending Fed-funds futures’ odds for a December cut to about 60–70%. Treasury yields fell to three-week lows. The Nasdaq slipped into the red while the Dow posted modest gains.
21 November 2025
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Stocks Skyrocket to Record Highs as Fed Set to Cut Rates Again

Fed Minutes Reveal Deep Divide on Rate Cuts as Data Drought Clouds December Decision

Federal Reserve minutes from the October 28–29 meeting show a 10–2 vote to cut the federal funds rate to 3.75%–4.00%, with sharp divisions among policymakers. Uncertainty over a December rate cut has surged, dropping market odds from near certainty to about 50%. The Fed will halt balance-sheet runoff on December 1. Inflation remains above target, and job growth has slowed.
19 November 2025
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Lloyds Share Price: Can the FTSE‑100 Bank’s Value Keep Surging or Is a Crash Coming?

Lloyds (LON:LLOY) Share Price: Curve Deal, BoE Rates and Scandal Risks to Watch Before the 17 November 2025 Open

Lloyds Banking Group shares closed at 91.74p on Friday, down 2.78% after hitting a 52-week high of 95.70p earlier in the week. The stock faces pressure from a £120m fintech acquisition, a £1.7bn buyback, and ongoing scandals as investors await the London open on Monday. The FTSE 350 banks index fell 2.2% amid global growth concerns and UK budget uncertainty.
16 November 2025
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Westpac’s $7 Billion Windfall Ignites ASX Rally Despite Mining Slump – Nov 3, 2025

ASX Today: Tech Rout and Rate Cut Jitters Wipe $37 Billion from Australian Stock Market – 14 November 2025

Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 closed down 1.36% at 8,634.5 on Friday, its lowest in four months, wiping out about $37 billion in value. Tech stocks led declines after a strong jobs report dashed hopes for near-term RBA rate cuts. TPG Telecom plunged 32% after trading ex-dividend and ex-capital return. More than 80% of ASX 200 stocks fell, with only energy shares finishing higher.
14 November 2025
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London Stock Exchange at Record Highs – Inside the Historic Market’s Brexit Battle and 2025 Revival

FTSE 100 Nears 10,000 as SSE Jumps on £33bn Grid Plan; Rate‑Cut Bets Lift Sentiment

London’s FTSE 100 hit a record intraday high near 9,928 on Wednesday before closing at 9,887.40, just below Tuesday’s all-time finish. SSE shares soared over 10% after announcing a £33 billion grid investment plan. Investors bet on a December Bank of England rate cut after weak UK jobs data. AstraZeneca and Vodafone also posted strong gains.
12 November 2025
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BOJ Signals December Rate Hike Is Near as Summary Turns Hawkish; PM Adviser Urges Delay

BOJ Signals December Rate Hike Is Near as Summary Turns Hawkish; PM Adviser Urges Delay

The Bank of Japan’s latest summary signals conditions for a rate hike are “almost met,” with several policymakers backing a move as soon as December. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s top adviser urged waiting until January, citing economic fragility. Markets are split, with about half expecting a December increase and nearly all predicting a hike by January. The BOJ next meets Dec. 18–19.
10 November 2025
Gold Prices Smash All-Time Highs – Is Now the Moment to Buy or Bail?

Gold Price Today, 7 November 2025: XAU/USD holds above $4,000 as rate‑cut bets rise; China’s central bank extends buying streak

Gold traded at $4,005.53/oz at 07:02 GMT Friday, up 0.7% and holding above $4,000 as traders bet on a December U.S. rate cut after weak private labor data. China extended its gold-buying streak in October, lifting official holdings to 74.09 million ounces. A record U.S. government shutdown delayed key data, increasing reliance on private indicators. Gold remains about 8% below its October 20 record high.
7 November 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • MRG Metals (MRQ.AX) Shares Jump 33% on ASX, 12-Month Target at A$0.0057
    March 20, 2026, 12:09 AM EDT. MRG Metals Ltd (MRQ.AX) surged 33.33% to A$0.004 on 20 Mar 2026 on the Australian Securities Exchange, driven by renewed investor interest in its Mozambique heavy mineral sands projects. The stock traded 1.4 million shares, below its 50-day average volume but above recent levels, reflecting thin liquidity in this microcap with a market cap of about A$11.8 million. Meyka AI gives MRQ.AX a hold rating with a 12-month price target of A$0.0057, suggesting 42% upside potential. Technical signals remain mixed with no strong trend. Key risks include low trading volume, large share count, and exposure to commodity cycles. Traders should watch for drilling updates and project progress as potential catalysts moving forward.
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