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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Holds Near 9,800 Ahead of Bank of England Rate Cut Decision (18 December 2025)

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Holds Near 9,800 Ahead of Bank of England Rate Cut Decision (18 December 2025)

London equities traded cautiously higher by mid-morning on Thursday as investors positioned for the Bank of England’s final policy decision of 2025, due at 12:00 GMT. With UK inflation cooling faster than expected and growth showing fresh signs of strain, the market is braced for a widely expected 25-basis-point rate cut—but traders are watching just as closely for what comes after the cut: the vote split, the tone of the minutes, and whether policymakers hint at further easing in 2026. Reuters+2Bank of England+2 By around 10:45 AM GMT, the FTSE 100 hovered around the 9,800 mark, up roughly 0.3%, while
18 December 2025
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Bank of England Interest Rate Decision Today: Expected Cut to 3.75% Could Ease UK Mortgage Costs Ahead of 2026

Bank of England Interest Rate Decision Today: Expected Cut to 3.75% Could Ease UK Mortgage Costs Ahead of 2026

London, 18 December 2025 — The Bank of England is expected to announce a pre-Christmas interest rate cut at midday, a move that markets have increasingly priced in after UK inflation fell more sharply than forecast and fresh data pointed to a cooling jobs market and slowing growth. Reuters+2Sky News+2 A quarter-point reduction would take Bank Rate from 4% to 3.75%, which would be the fourth cut of 2025 and the lowest level in nearly three years—offering a potential boost to borrowers and a closely watched signal about how far rates might fall in 2026. Reuters+2Reuters+2 Why a Bank of
18 December 2025
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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+2The Guardian+2 The decision, due at 12pm UK time on Thursday, 18 December 2025, would be the fourth interest-rate reduction of 2025 and the sixth cut in the current easing cycle, after policymakers paused in November with a split vote. Reuters+2Bank of England+2 Why a Bank of England rate cut now looks
18 December 2025
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HDFC Bank Cuts FD Rates After SBI: Latest Fixed Deposit Interest Rates, RBI Repo Cut Fallout and What Savers Should Do (Dec 17, 2025)

HDFC Bank Cuts FD Rates After SBI: Latest Fixed Deposit Interest Rates, RBI Repo Cut Fallout and What Savers Should Do (Dec 17, 2025)

HDFC Bank has lowered fixed deposit (FD) interest rates for select tenures effective Wednesday, December 17, 2025, joining a growing list of lenders recalibrating deposit returns after the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) 25-basis-point repo rate cut to 5.25% earlier this month. The move follows State Bank of India’s (SBI) FD trims that took effect on December 15, 2025, underscoring how quickly the latest policy easing is flowing through to everyday savings products—especially for deposits below ₹3 crore, the bracket most retail customers fall into. The Economic Times+2Upstox – Online Stock and Share Trading+2 For depositors, the takeaway is simple:
17 December 2025
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US Treasury Bond Prices Today (Dec 17, 2025): Yields Edge Higher With CPI Looming and Fed Liquidity Moves in Focus

US Treasury Bond Prices Today (Dec 17, 2025): Yields Edge Higher With CPI Looming and Fed Liquidity Moves in Focus

NEW YORK, Dec. 17, 2025 — U.S. Treasury bond prices are slightly lower today, nudging yields modestly higher across key maturities as investors position for a pivotal inflation update due Thursday and digest fresh signals about liquidity conditions into year-end. In early trading, benchmark yields hovered near recent highs: the 10-year Treasury yield sat around 4.17% and the 2-year yield held near 3.51%, reflecting a market that’s still debating how quickly the Federal Reserve can cut rates in 2026. MarketWatch+2Morningstar+2 The backdrop is unusually complicated: delayed U.S. economic data releases following recent shutdown-related disruptions, rising geopolitical noise that has pushed
17 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Jumps as UK Inflation Cools and Bank of England Rate-Cut Bets Surge (17 December 2025)

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Jumps as UK Inflation Cools and Bank of England Rate-Cut Bets Surge (17 December 2025)

London stocks closed firmly higher on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, after a sharper-than-expected drop in UK inflation turbocharged expectations of an imminent Bank of England (BoE) interest-rate cut and triggered a broad rally across rate-sensitive and internationally exposed sectors. Key takeaways from UK markets today Market snapshot: where UK indices finished on 17 December 2025 FTSE 100 (UK large caps)The FTSE 100 closed at 9,847.61, up 1.68% on the day. It traded between 9,744.40 and 9,850.70, after opening at 9,762.26. Investing.com FTSE 250 (UK mid caps)The FTSE 250 ended at 22,230.76, up 0.86%. It ranged from 22,041.74 to 22,269.24 after
17 December 2025
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Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Futures Edge Higher as Oil Jumps on Venezuela Blockade, Investors Eye Key Data and Rate Signals (Dec. 17, 2025)

Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Futures Edge Higher as Oil Jumps on Venezuela Blockade, Investors Eye Key Data and Rate Signals (Dec. 17, 2025)

As of 6:15 a.m. EST on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, Canada’s stock market setup is being pulled in two directions: year-end profit-taking after a blockbuster 2025 run and a fresh commodity-driven tailwind led by a sharp rebound in oil prices overnight. The early read is cautiously constructive. S&P/TSX 60 December futures were modestly higher in overnight trading, pointing to a steadier start for Bay Street after three straight down sessions on the TSX. Barchart.com But today’s tone may hinge less on “risk-on/risk-off” headlines and more on how traders digest three immediate catalysts: Below is what matters most for Canadian stocks today—what’s driving the pre-market narrative, what data could
17 December 2025
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UK Inflation Drops to 3.2% in November as Food Prices Cool — Bank of England Rate Cut Looms

UK Inflation Drops to 3.2% in November as Food Prices Cool — Bank of England Rate Cut Looms

UK inflation fell to 3.2% in November, driven by cheaper food, tobacco and clothing discounts. Markets now expect a BoE rate cut on 18 December. Britain’s inflation rate cooled more sharply than expected in November, strengthening the case for an interest-rate cut just days before the Bank of England’s final policy decision of the year. Official figures show easing price pressures across groceries, clothing and tobacco—welcome news for households still feeling the cost-of-living squeeze, and a key input for policymakers weighing how quickly to bring borrowing costs down. Office for National Statistics+2Sky News+2 The headline: inflation cools faster than forecast
17 December 2025
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UK Inflation Falls to 3.2% in November 2025, Fueling Bank of England Rate Cut Expectations

UK Inflation Falls to 3.2% in November 2025, Fueling Bank of England Rate Cut Expectations

UK inflation cooled more sharply than forecast in November, strengthening market expectations that the Bank of England (BoE) will cut interest rates at its December decision. Figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Wednesday, 17 December 2025 show the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation rate fell to 3.2% in the 12 months to November, down from 3.6% in October. On a month‑to‑month basis, CPI fell by 0.2%—a notable shift for a period that often includes pre‑Christmas price changes. Office for National Statistics The cooler‑than‑expected inflation report lands just one day before the BoE publishes its Monetary Policy
17 December 2025
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Bank of America Stock (BAC) News Today: Near 20‑Year High, Rate‑Cut Bets Shift, and Analyst Forecasts Ahead of Q4 Earnings

Bank of America Stock (BAC) News Today: Near 20‑Year High, Rate‑Cut Bets Shift, and Analyst Forecasts Ahead of Q4 Earnings

Bank of America Corporation (NYSE: BAC) is trading near a multi‑year peak on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, with investors weighing (1) a fresh round of U.S. labor-market data that’s reshaping expectations for the Federal Reserve’s next move, (2) new regulatory and consumer-banking fee headlines, and (3) the countdown to Bank of America’s fourth‑quarter 2025 earnings report on January 14, 2026. Bank of America BAC shares were last around $54.99 (down slightly on the day), after recently printing closes in the mid‑$55s. FinancialContent BAC stock price today: Holding near a milestone level As of 16:10 UTC on Dec. 16, BAC traded
16 December 2025
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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)

NEW YORK — Dec. 16, 2025 (10:30 a.m. ET) — The S&P 500 is struggling to find a clear direction in Tuesday’s session as investors digest a fresh burst of delayed U.S. economic data, a renewed slide in oil prices, and shifting expectations for how quickly the Federal Reserve may cut rates again in 2026. Early trading has been choppy, with energy and healthcare weighing on the benchmark while pockets of mega-cap and tech attempt to stabilize after recent “AI bubble” jitters. Reuters+2Investopedia+2 With the closing bell still hours away, the story for the S&P 500 today is less about a single headline and more about a three-way tug-of-war: (1) a
16 December 2025
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Lloyds Share Price Today (16 December 2025): Why LLOY Slipped as UK Rate-Cut Bets Intensified

Lloyds Share Price Today (16 December 2025): Why LLOY Slipped as UK Rate-Cut Bets Intensified

Lloyds Banking Group shares (LSE: LLOY) were trading around 94.35p–94.36p on Tuesday, 16 December 2025, down roughly 0.8% (about 0.78p) versus the previous close of 95.14p, as investors digested fresh UK labour-market data and repositioned ahead of this week’s Bank of England decision. Data providers showed Lloyds opening near 95.00p and trading in the mid‑94p to low‑95p range on the day, with volumes around 15 million shares at the time of the latest update. Lloyds share price: the key numbers investors are watching Here are the headline price points shaping the Lloyds share price story today: With the stock still only a few pence below its 52‑week high, some investors see the
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)

London’s stock market begins the new week with a familiar late‑2025 mix: a tentative bounce in futures, heavy macro catalysts on the calendar, and a global risk backdrop still unsettled by tech volatility and China demand worries. Early indications suggest the FTSE 100 will try to recover some lost ground after finishing last week lower, but investors are unlikely to place big bets ahead of a potential Bank of England (BoE) rate cut and a packed run of UK data releases that could reshape expectations for 2026. Share Prices+1 UK stock market snapshot: What the FTSE 100 is signalling this
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

Mid-December is shaping up as one of the most consequential stretches of the year for the U.S. Treasury market—not because investors lack information, but because too much of it is about to arrive at once. After the Federal Reserve’s December rate cut and a surprise pivot back to technical Treasury bill purchases to steady money markets, traders are now bracing for a shutdown-delayed burst of jobs and inflation data that could reprice the entire yield curve before year-end. Meanwhile, the U.S. Treasury’s auction calendar marches on, with key mid- and late-December auctions still ahead—right as liquidity conditions typically tighten into
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

Updated: Dec. 14, 2025 Canada’s stock market heads into the new week with the S&P/TSX Composite still near record territory—but with an important reality check right around the corner: inflation data. The Toronto Stock Exchange benchmark finished Friday at 31,527.39, down 0.4% on the day as technology stocks slid, yet still up 0.7% for the week—a resilient showing after a series of record closes earlier in the week. Reuters Now the focus shifts to Canada’s November CPI, due Monday, and what it may signal for the Bank of Canada’s next move (and for rate-sensitive TSX sectors like financials, real estate,
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 (SBI) has reduced key lending benchmarks and tweaked select fixed deposit rates after the RBI’s latest repo rate cut. Here’s what changes from December 15, 2025—and what it means for EMIs and FD returns. Updated: December 13, 2025 State Bank of India (SBI), India’s largest lender, has announced a fresh round of rate revisions that will make many loans cheaper—while slightly trimming returns on select fixed deposit (FD) tenures. The changes, which take effect Monday, December 15, 2025 , come soon after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut the policy repo rate earlier this month,
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 shares ended higher on Friday, 12 December 2025, with the FTSE 100 supported by a risk-on global backdrop after this week’s US Federal Reserve cut, and by renewed expectations that the Bank of England will start easing again as UK growth data disappointed. But the day’s tape also underlined a more complicated reality for investors: softer macro data can lift rate-cut hopes even as it raises questions about underlying demand—particularly for UK-facing retailers. Reuters+3Investing.com UK+3Reuters+3 UK market snapshot: FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 close higher The UK’s blue-chip FTSE 100 closed up about 0.46% at 9,747.87, building on the
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’s final meeting of 2025 has delivered exactly what Wall Street expected on paper – a third quarter‑point rate cut – but the message around it is anything but simple. Stocks have pushed toward fresh highs, bond yields are slipping, and index futures are flashing a more cautious tone as investors digest what many are calling a classic “hawkish cut.” On Thursday, December 11, the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 were trading near record levels, even as futures on those same indexes pointed modestly lower earlier in the day and tech stocks lagged.1News+1 At the center
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 is trading just over the psychologically important $4,200 per ounce level today, 11 December 2025, consolidating after a volatile spike on the U.S. Federal Reserve’s third consecutive interest-rate cut and a historic year in which bullion has surged more than 60%. Investing.com+1 Below is a full breakdown of today’s gold price, the latest news and forecasts, and what traders and long‑term investors are watching next. Gold price today: XAU/USD near $4,200, close to record territory Real‑time spot prices from major data providers show gold broadly steady around $4,210–$4,230 per ounce this Thursday: In other words, gold price today is
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 finished Wednesday’s session within a hair’s breadth of its all‑time high after the Federal Reserve delivered a widely expected quarter‑point rate cut and signaled it may now pause, capping one of the most closely watched trading days of 2025. According to preliminary closing figures, the S&P 500 rose about 0.7% to 6,886.26, a gain of 46.30 points on the day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped roughly 1.1% to around 48,061, while the Nasdaq Composite added about 0.3% to 23,654.Reuters+1 An Associated Press market wrap noted that the S&P 500 “climbed 0.7% and ended just shy of
10 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Bank of America stock jumps 3% into the weekend — what to watch before Monday’s trade

Bank of America stock jumps 3% into the weekend — what to watch before Monday’s trade

7 February 2026
Bank of America shares rose 2.89% Friday to $56.53, tracking a rally in U.S. financial stocks as the Dow closed above 50,000. The bank will redeem its Series DD preferred stock and related depositary shares on March 10 at $1,000 per share. CEO Brian Moynihan donated 100,000 shares on Feb. 4, a regulatory filing showed. Key U.S. jobs and inflation data are due next week after delays.
Oracle stock rebounds from eight-day skid as $20 billion share-sale plan looms

Oracle stock rebounds from eight-day skid as $20 billion share-sale plan looms

7 February 2026
Oracle shares jumped 4.65% to $142.82 Friday, ending an eight-day slide but remaining down 22% since Jan. 27. The company has set up a $20 billion at-the-market stock program and completed a $25 billion senior notes sale to fund cloud expansion. Oracle’s liabilities stood at $174.5 billion as of Nov. 30, 2025, before the new financing. Investors remain focused on dilution risks and the pace of capacity growth.
ASML stock price snaps back as AI spending bets return, with ex-dividend date next

ASML stock price snaps back as AI spending bets return, with ex-dividend date next

7 February 2026
ASML shares rose 3.84% Friday in Amsterdam to 1,193.80 euros, rebounding with global chip stocks after Amazon signaled a sharp increase in AI-related capital spending. The stock goes ex-dividend Feb. 9 ahead of a 1.60-euro interim payout. ASML’s Nasdaq shares climbed 4.64% to $1,413.01. Despite Friday’s gains, the Amsterdam listing finished the week about 2.5% lower.
Mastercard stock price: MA slips as Dow hits 50,000; jobs and CPI data next week

Mastercard stock price: MA slips as Dow hits 50,000; jobs and CPI data next week

7 February 2026
Mastercard shares closed down 0.6% at $548.74 Friday, trailing gains in Visa and American Express. The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 2.47% to a record 50,115.67. Mastercard disclosed a new cybersecurity partnership in the UAE and raised compensation for two top executives. U.S. jobs and inflation data, delayed by a government shutdown, are due next week.
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