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Market Analysis News 18 December 2025

Gold Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025, 09:55): XAU/USD Holds Near $4,330 as Softer U.S. CPI Revives Fed-Cut Bets

Gold Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025, 09:55): XAU/USD Holds Near $4,330 as Softer U.S. CPI Revives Fed-Cut Bets

Gold prices are consolidating near record territory on Thursday, December 18, 2025, as traders juggle two powerful forces pulling in opposite directions: a still-resilient U.S. dollar and the renewed case for lower U.S. interest rates after a cooler-than-expected inflation reading. In early trading, spot gold was around the $4,330-per-ounce area, modestly lower on the day after a strong prior-session move, while U.S. gold futures were also fractionally softer. Reuters+1 But the bigger story for bullion today is macro: U.S. CPI cooled to 2.7% year-on-year in November, under the 3.1% consensus forecast in a Reuters poll—fuel for the “rates can fall
18 December 2025
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Bloom Energy (BE) Stock News, Forecasts, and Analysis for Dec. 18, 2025: Why Shares Are Swinging and What Investors Are Watching Next

Bloom Energy (BE) Stock News, Forecasts, and Analysis for Dec. 18, 2025: Why Shares Are Swinging and What Investors Are Watching Next

Bloom Energy Corporation (NYSE: BE) is having one of those “welcome to the modern market” weeks—where a stock can look unstoppable for months, then suddenly drop hard as sentiment flips on a dime. As of Thursday, December 18, 2025, Bloom Energy stock is coming off a steep selloff. Shares closed Wednesday (Dec. 17) at $76.97, down about 12% on the day, and were indicated higher in pre-market trading around $78.92 as early buyers tested whether the dip is buyable—or whether the market is still de-risking the whole “AI data center power” theme. Investing.com+1 Below is a detailed roundup of the
18 December 2025
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Constellation Energy (CEG) Stock Drops on AI Power-Demand Jitters as PJM Auction Hits Record and Calpine Deal Advances (Dec. 18, 2025)

Constellation Energy (CEG) Stock Drops on AI Power-Demand Jitters as PJM Auction Hits Record and Calpine Deal Advances (Dec. 18, 2025)

Dec. 18, 2025 — Constellation Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: CEG) is back in the spotlight after a sharp pullback that hit many “AI power” and nuclear-linked names at once. CEG was recently trading around $340.97, down about 6.8% versus the prior close. MarketBeat The move comes even as the fundamental newsflow around Constellation has been broadly constructive: a record-setting PJM capacity auction that underscored tightening power supply, fresh federal license renewals for major Illinois nuclear plants, and another step forward in Constellation’s Calpine acquisition process—highlighted today by a Federal Register notice detailing the Justice Department’s proposed settlement and divestiture requirements. PJM+2Constellation+2
18 December 2025
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Quantum Computing Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025): IonQ’s $60M Europe Expansion, Analyst Forecasts, and the Key Risks Driving Quantum Stocks

Quantum Computing Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025): IonQ’s $60M Europe Expansion, Analyst Forecasts, and the Key Risks Driving Quantum Stocks

It’s 5:45 a.m. ET on Thursday, December 18, 2025, and “quantum stocks” are waking up to a familiar push–pull: big long-term promises (quantum advantage, new enterprise customers, government contracts) colliding with near-term market nerves about tech spending, rates, and whether the latest computing boom is getting ahead of itself. Reuters Below is the most current news, forecasts, and analysis in circulation today (12/18/2025) shaping the U.S.-listed quantum pure plays—IonQ (IONQ), D-Wave Quantum (QBTS), Rigetti Computing (RGTI), and Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT)—plus what investors are watching next. Market backdrop: why “quantum stocks” are moving with (and against) big-tech sentiment Quantum computing
18 December 2025
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NYSE Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Stock Futures Edge Higher Ahead of CPI, Micron Surge, and Central Bank Decisions

NYSE Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Stock Futures Edge Higher Ahead of CPI, Micron Surge, and Central Bank Decisions

As of 5:45 a.m. ET on Thursday, December 18, 2025, U.S. stock futures are modestly higher heading into the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) open, as investors brace for a rare “data-gap” inflation report, fresh labor-market signals, and a wave of major earnings—while the market continues to debate whether the AI trade is merely pausing or fundamentally repricing. In early moves, Nasdaq 100 futures rose about 0.6% and S&P 500 futures gained roughly 0.3%, helped by a sharp after-hours jump in Micron on a bullish outlook that’s reviving confidence in parts of the semiconductor complex. Bloomberg+1 The NYSE cash session
18 December 2025
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Silver Price Today (December 18, 2025): XAG/USD Near Record Highs Around $66 as US CPI and Fed Rate-Cut Bets Drive Volatility

Silver Price Today (December 18, 2025): XAG/USD Near Record Highs Around $66 as US CPI and Fed Rate-Cut Bets Drive Volatility

Silver price today is holding close to record territory, with the white metal trading around the mid‑$66 per ounce area as investors weigh Federal Reserve policy expectations, the direction of the US dollar, and a pivotal inflation update. In early trade, Reuters pegged spot silver at $66.36/oz, up slightly on the day and near Wednesday’s record high of $66.88/oz. Reuters By comparison, Investing.com’s real-time feed showed XAG/USD at $66.0075, down 0.32%, with an intraday range of $65.5515 to $66.6255—a snapshot that underlines how choppy price action has been as markets position for macro catalysts. Investing.com The bigger picture remains striking: silver has dramatically outperformed most major assets
18 December 2025
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Gold Price Today (18 December 2025): Spot Gold Holds Near $4,330 Ahead of US CPI; 2026 Forecasts Keep $5,000 in View

Gold Price Today (18 December 2025): Spot Gold Holds Near $4,330 Ahead of US CPI; 2026 Forecasts Keep $5,000 in View

Gold prices are taking a breather on Thursday, 18 December 2025, after a strong late-session push on Wednesday. Spot gold hovered around the mid-$4,300s per ounce in early European trading, as investors balanced dovish Federal Reserve signals against a firmer US dollar and the looming risk of fresh inflation surprises. Reuters+1 The pause comes at a pivotal moment. A delayed US Consumer Price Index (CPI) release for November is due later today, followed by the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index on Friday—a one-two punch that could reset expectations for 2026 rate cuts and, by extension, the near-term trajectory for XAU/USD (gold vs the US dollar). Reuters+2Reuters+2 Gold price today: where spot and futures
18 December 2025
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European Stock Markets Today: STOXX 600 Holds Near 581 as ECB and Bank of England Decisions Loom (Dec. 18, 2025)

European Stock Markets Today: STOXX 600 Holds Near 581 as ECB and Bank of England Decisions Loom (Dec. 18, 2025)

European stock markets were treading water in Thursday’s session, with investors largely refusing to take big directional bets ahead of a dense calendar that includes the European Central Bank’s final policy decision of the year, a widely anticipated Bank of England rate cut, and fresh U.S. inflation data later today. As of around 5:00 a.m. EST (10:00 UTC), the pan-European STOXX 600 was up about 0.2% at 580.77 (as of 09:32 GMT / 4:32 a.m. EST), reflecting a market that is “waiting for the next catalyst” rather than chasing momentum into year-end. Reuters EU stocks steady as central banks dominate
18 December 2025
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Coca‑Cola HBC AG Stock (CCH.L): Share Price Steadies Near 3,800p on 18 December 2025 as Africa Deal Vote Nears and Analysts Flag Upside

Coca‑Cola HBC AG Stock (CCH.L): Share Price Steadies Near 3,800p on 18 December 2025 as Africa Deal Vote Nears and Analysts Flag Upside

Coca‑Cola HBC AG stock was little changed on 18 December 2025, with the London‑listed shares trading around 3,795p after closing at 3,780p the prior session. The market focus is increasingly dominated by one catalyst: the company’s planned acquisition of Coca‑Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) and the shareholder vote required to unlock it. Investing.com+1 For investors who only know “Coca‑Cola” as the U.S. drinks giant, it’s worth a quick reset. Coca‑Cola HBC AG is a strategic bottling partner of The Coca‑Cola Company, operating across 29 countries and serving roughly 750 million consumers, with a portfolio that spans sparkling soft drinks, energy, coffee,
18 December 2025
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Standard Chartered PLC Stock (LSE: STAN) Near Record High: Buyback Update, Tokenisation Push, and Fresh 2025–2027 Forecasts

Standard Chartered PLC Stock (LSE: STAN) Near Record High: Buyback Update, Tokenisation Push, and Fresh 2025–2027 Forecasts

Standard Chartered PLC shares are trading just shy of a fresh peak after a powerful 2025 rally, with investors weighing a familiar mix: capital returns, regulatory headlines, and the bank’s expanding bet on digitising cross‑border money movement. As of the latest quoted data on 18 December 2025 (08:08 GMT), Standard Chartered stock was around 1,768.5p, up 0.31% on the day, with a market capitalisation near £39.9bn and a TTM P/E around 12.5. The stock set a new 52‑week high of 1,804.5p in Wednesday’s session (17 December) and is up roughly 77% over the last year. FT Markets That “near-record” setup
18 December 2025
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HDFC Bank Share Price Today: Stock Holds Near ₹983 as FD Rate Cuts, IndusInd Stake Nod and Analyst Targets Shape the Outlook (Dec 18, 2025)

HDFC Bank Share Price Today: Stock Holds Near ₹983 as FD Rate Cuts, IndusInd Stake Nod and Analyst Targets Shape the Outlook (Dec 18, 2025)

HDFC Bank Ltd. (NSE: HDFCBANK | BSE: 500180) was trading in a tight band on December 18, 2025, as investors balanced two headline drivers: a fresh round of fixed deposit (FD) rate cuts that could influence funding costs, and regulatory clearance for HDFC Bank–linked entities to lift their aggregate holding in IndusInd Bank to as much as 9.5%. Moneycontrol+2Reuters+2 In late-morning trade, HDFC Bank hovered around the ₹982–₹984 zone, after slipping below a key short-term technical level early in the session. Market participants were also watching broader index cues, with Indian benchmarks lacking strong catalysts after a recent losing streak.
18 December 2025
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Meesho Limited Stock Today: Shares Swing After Briefly Crossing ₹1 Lakh Crore Market Cap — Latest News, Analyst Targets, and Outlook (Dec 18, 2025)

Meesho Limited Stock Today: Shares Swing After Briefly Crossing ₹1 Lakh Crore Market Cap — Latest News, Analyst Targets, and Outlook (Dec 18, 2025)

Meesho Limited stock is stealing the spotlight on Dalal Street again on Thursday, December 18, after the newly listed e-commerce player extended its post-IPO surge to fresh highs—before running into sharp profit booking. Intraday, Meesho shares touched ₹233.60 on the NSE and briefly pushed the company’s market capitalisation past ₹1 lakh crore, but later pared gains as traders locked in quick returns. Moneycontrol+1 By early afternoon, the stock was still volatile, reflecting an unusually intense tug-of-war between “new listing momentum” and “valuation reality checks.” Google Finance showed Meesho around ₹220 midday, with the day’s range spanning roughly ₹206.60–₹233.60. Google+1 Meesho
18 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Lloyds share price steadies after buyback update and BoE rate jitters — what to watch next week

Lloyds share price steadies after buyback update and BoE rate jitters — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Lloyds shares closed up 0.9% at 106.75 pence Friday after the bank announced fresh buybacks totaling 17 million shares over two days, all to be cancelled. The stock rebounded from a 5.6% drop Thursday as traders adjusted UK rate-cut bets. About 121 million Lloyds shares changed hands. Investors await the bank’s annual report on February 18 and the next Bank of England decision March 19.
Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

7 February 2026
Vodafone shares rose 1.47% to 110.60p Friday, recovering part of Thursday’s 4.68% drop after a Q3 update. Group revenue climbed 6.5% to €10.5 billion, but Germany’s 0.7% service revenue growth missed some forecasts. Vodafone launched a new €500 million buyback tranche, bringing total buybacks since May to €3.5 billion. Investors remain focused on Germany’s pace and cash flow execution.
NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

7 February 2026
NatWest shares closed up 1.45% at 659.4 pence Friday, buoyed by a buyback of 797,428 shares and a new digital mortgage deal with Rightmove. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% but signaled possible cuts, with markets pricing in two reductions for 2026. NatWest plans to expand its Accelerator community to 50,000 members by 2026. Annual results are due Feb. 13.
Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

7 February 2026
Unilever shares closed flat at 5,250p in London Friday, underperforming the FTSE 100’s 0.6% gain. The company issued 4.2 million new shares for employee plans, bringing total shares to over 2.18 billion. Investors await Q4 and full-year results on Feb. 12, with analyst consensus pointing to 3.9% Q4 sales growth. Unilever’s U.S. ADR rose 0.8% to $72.12.
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