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Union Bank Home Loan Rate Cut to 7.15%: Retail Borrowers Get Relief as Vikran Engineering Bags ₹2,035 Crore Solar EPC Order

Union Bank Home Loan Rate Cut to 7.15%: Retail Borrowers Get Relief as Vikran Engineering Bags ₹2,035 Crore Solar EPC Order

Union Bank of India has cut interest rates on home, vehicle, and personal loans by 30 to 160 basis points, effective December 18, 2025, following the RBI’s repo rate reduction to 5.25% earlier this month. Vikran Engineering secured a major solar EPC order in Maharashtra, triggering movement in its shares.
24 December 2025
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock (ASX:CBA): Share Price Jumps on Refund Backflip as RBA Minutes Shift 2026 Rate Outlook

Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock (ASX:CBA): Share Price Jumps on Refund Backflip as RBA Minutes Shift 2026 Rate Outlook

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares rose 2% to A$161.43 on Tuesday after the bank announced an additional A$68 million in goodwill payments to concession customers, following ASIC’s review of fees. The move brings CBA’s total goodwill payments to about A$93 million. The S&P/ASX 200 index also climbed 1.13% in a pre-Christmas rally.
23 December 2025
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Bank of England Cuts Base Rate to 3.75%: What It Means for UK Mortgage Rates, Savings and Borrowers in 2026

Bank of England Cuts Base Rate to 3.75%: What It Means for UK Mortgage Rates, Savings and Borrowers in 2026

The Bank of England cut its base rate by 0.25 points to 3.75% after a 5–4 vote, citing falling inflation. The move brings the rate below 4% for the first time since early 2023. The Bank warned future cuts are less certain and decisions will be “closer calls.” Tracker mortgage holders will see immediate reductions; changes for other borrowers may vary.
21 December 2025
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EV Stocks Today (Dec. 19, 2025): Tesla, Rivian, Lucid in Focus as Softer Inflation Lifts Rate-Cut Hopes in Premarket

EV Stocks Today (Dec. 19, 2025): Tesla, Rivian, Lucid in Focus as Softer Inflation Lifts Rate-Cut Hopes in Premarket

Rivian shares surged about 15% premarket Friday after Baird upgraded the stock to Buy and raised its price target, citing optimism over the upcoming R2 platform and autonomy efforts. U.S. inflation data came in below expectations, pushing S&P 500 futures up 0.3% and Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.4% as of 03:30 a.m. ET. Regulatory scrutiny and policy uncertainty remain headwinds for the EV sector.
19 December 2025
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Dow Jones Today (Dec. 18, 2025, 4:17 p.m. ET): Dow Closes Higher as Softer CPI Revives Rate-Cut Bets and Tech Rebounds

Dow Jones Today (Dec. 18, 2025, 4:17 p.m. ET): Dow Closes Higher as Softer CPI Revives Rate-Cut Bets and Tech Rebounds

The Dow Jones closed up 69.36 points at 47,955.33 on Thursday after U.S. inflation data came in below expectations and tech stocks rebounded. The S&P 500 rose 0.78%, and the Nasdaq gained 1.37%. The CPI report showed annual inflation at 2.7%, but analysts warned of data distortions from a recent government shutdown. Tech shares recovered following concerns over AI spending.
18 December 2025
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ECB Holds Rates at 2% as Bank of England Cuts to 3.75%: Riksbank and Norges Bank Pause in Europe’s Final 2025 Calls (Dec. 18, 2025)

ECB Holds Rates at 2% as Bank of England Cuts to 3.75%: Riksbank and Norges Bank Pause in Europe’s Final 2025 Calls (Dec. 18, 2025)

The European Central Bank held interest rates steady Thursday, citing stronger growth and inflation near target. The Bank of England cut rates by 0.25 points to 3.75% in a narrow 5–4 vote, signaling divisions over further easing. Sweden’s Riksbank and Norway’s Norges Bank left rates unchanged, pointing to ongoing caution amid economic uncertainty.
18 December 2025
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)

The FTSE 100 traded near 9,800, up 0.3% by 10:45 AM GMT, as investors awaited the Bank of England’s policy decision at noon. Retailers and defence stocks led gains, while miners and healthcare lagged. Markets expect a 25-basis-point rate cut after UK inflation dropped to 3.2% in November. The FTSE 100 is up about 20% year-to-date, on track for its best year since 2009.
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

The Bank of England is expected to cut its base rate by 0.25 points to 3.75% at midday, following a sharper-than-expected drop in UK inflation and signs of a cooling labor market. Consumer price inflation slowed to 3.2% in November, and unemployment rose to 5.1%. GDP fell 0.1% in October. Markets have already priced in the move.
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

The Bank of England is expected to cut the UK Bank Rate from 4% to 3.75% at noon Thursday, following a sharper-than-forecast drop in inflation and signs of economic slowdown. November’s CPI fell to 3.2%, driven by falling food prices and Black Friday discounts. The Monetary Policy Committee remains divided, with markets pricing in a narrow vote and one more cut likely in early 2026.
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 cut fixed deposit rates by 15 basis points for 18 months to less than 21 months tenures on deposits below ₹3 crore, effective December 17, 2025. New rates are 6.45% for general customers and 6.95% for seniors. The move follows SBI’s FD rate reduction on December 15 after the Reserve Bank of India’s repo rate cut to 5.25% earlier this month.
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

U.S. Treasury yields edged higher early Wednesday, with the 10-year at 4.17% and the 2-year at 3.51%, as traders awaited Thursday’s inflation report. Prices slipped amid concerns over delayed economic data, year-end liquidity, and ongoing Fed efforts to ease funding pressures. The 30-year yield hovered near 4.83%. Tuesday’s 10-year yield closed at 4.15%.
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)

S&P/TSX 60 December futures edged higher early Wednesday after oil prices rebounded sharply overnight on U.S. moves to block Venezuelan oil tankers. The main TSX index closed down 0.7% Tuesday, its third straight decline, led by a 3.7% drop in energy stocks. Brent crude rose to $60.33 a barrel, WTI to $56.69. The TSX remains up about 26% for 2025.
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 dropped to 3.2% in November from 3.6% in October, driven by cheaper food, tobacco, and clothing discounts, according to the Office for National Statistics. Markets now expect the Bank of England to cut interest rates at its 18 December meeting. CPI fell 0.2% on the month, while food inflation eased to 4.2% year-on-year.
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 shares traded at $54.99 as of 16:10 UTC Tuesday, holding near their highest level since 2006. Investors weighed new U.S. jobs data showing nonfarm payrolls up 64,000 in November and a rise in the unemployment rate to 4.6%, which briefly raised odds of a January Fed rate cut. Bank of America’s overdraft and bounced-check fee income rose 2% in the first nine months of 2025.
16 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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