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Market Analysis News 17 December 2025

Silver Price Today at 12:17: XAG/USD Breaks Above $66 on Record Run, Rate-Cut Bets and a Supply Squeeze

Silver Price Today at 12:17: XAG/USD Breaks Above $66 on Record Run, Rate-Cut Bets and a Supply Squeeze

Silver extended its explosive 2025 rally on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, pushing deeper into record territory as momentum traders, industrial buyers, and macro investors piled into the “white metal” at the same time. At roughly 12:17 (time-stamp on live pricing feeds), spot silver (XAG/USD) traded around $66.35 per ounce, up about 4% on the session, with the day’s range stretching from roughly $63.68 to $66.56. Investing.com That move came after silver briefly cleared $66 and set a fresh all-time high around $66.52/oz, according to Reuters, as markets reacted to a softer labor-market narrative, shifting rate expectations, and a broader bid
17 December 2025
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Commodities Prices Today in US Markets (Dec. 17, 2025): Oil Jumps on Venezuela Blockade, Silver Breaks $66, Gold Forecasts Eye $5,000

Commodities Prices Today in US Markets (Dec. 17, 2025): Oil Jumps on Venezuela Blockade, Silver Breaks $66, Gold Forecasts Eye $5,000

NEW YORK — Commodities are ending the year with a classic cross-asset tug-of-war: energy prices are bouncing off multi-year lows on fresh geopolitical risk, precious metals are extending a historic run as rate-cut expectations return, and agriculture remains weighed down by abundant supply and shifting Black Sea headlines. On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, the market’s “risk premium” and “rate premium” both showed up at once. Crude rallied after the U.S. announced a new Venezuela-related move, while gold and silver strengthened on softer labor signals and renewed expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep cutting in 2026. Reuters+2Reuters+2 Commodities prices snapshot: key US-traded
17 December 2025
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Gold Price Today at 12:10 (Dec. 17, 2025): Spot Gold Near $4,333 as Fed Cut Bets and $5,000 Forecasts Fuel the Rally

Gold Price Today at 12:10 (Dec. 17, 2025): Spot Gold Near $4,333 as Fed Cut Bets and $5,000 Forecasts Fuel the Rally

Gold is trading with a familiar late‑year mix of momentum and nerves: strong bids from macro and structural demand, but constant sensitivity to any shift in rates, the US dollar, and geopolitics. At around 12:10 today, spot gold (XAU/USD) hovered near $4,333 per ounce, up roughly 0.7% on the session and holding firmly above the $4,300 handle as investors weighed the latest US labor-market signals and the next wave of inflation data. Investing.com That “sticky bid” is not just a day‑trade story. A growing chorus of banks and consultancies is now openly discussing $5,000 gold in 2026, even as they
17 December 2025
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Vicor (VICR) Stock Today: Roth Starts Coverage With a $115 Target as AI Data Center Power Thesis Gains Steam (Dec. 17, 2025)

Vicor (VICR) Stock Today: Roth Starts Coverage With a $115 Target as AI Data Center Power Thesis Gains Steam (Dec. 17, 2025)

Vicor Corporation (NASDAQ: VICR) is back in the spotlight on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, after a notable gap-up open and fresh Wall Street commentary that leans into the company’s positioning in next‑generation AI compute power delivery—a theme that has become increasingly market-moving for semiconductor and infrastructure-adjacent names. MarketBeat At the same time, new insider filings have hit the tape—information investors often track closely when a stock has already posted a major run—adding another layer to today’s Vicor narrative. TradingView+1 VICR stock price action on Dec. 17, 2025 Vicor shares opened higher today after closing at $93.45 yesterday, matching reports that
17 December 2025
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Bitcoin Price Today (Dec. 17, 2025): BTC Holds Near $86,800 as ETF Outflows and Risk-Off Mood Keep Traders Cautious

Bitcoin Price Today (Dec. 17, 2025): BTC Holds Near $86,800 as ETF Outflows and Risk-Off Mood Keep Traders Cautious

Bitcoin price today is hovering in the mid-$86,000s, with investors weighing fresh signals from U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF flows, shifting macro expectations for interest rates, and lingering risk-off sentiment that’s pushing traditional safe havens like gold higher while crypto struggles to regain momentum. Investing.com+1 At the time of writing, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading around $86,818, after an intraday range roughly between $86,251 and $88,063, according to market data. Bitcoin price today: the latest BTC level and what it means While Bitcoin is still sitting far above the levels that defined past bear markets, today’s price action underscores a different reality
17 December 2025
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Silver Price Today Hits Fresh Record Above $66 as Fed Rate-Cut Bets, Tight Supply, and Industrial Demand Fuel the Rally (Dec. 17, 2025)

Silver Price Today Hits Fresh Record Above $66 as Fed Rate-Cut Bets, Tight Supply, and Industrial Demand Fuel the Rally (Dec. 17, 2025)

Silver price today surged to a new all-time high on Wednesday, extending one of the most dramatic precious-metals rallies in decades and putting the “white metal” firmly back in the spotlight for both traders and long-term investors. Spot silver (XAG/USD) climbed as high as $66.52 per ounce before easing to around $65.91—still up about 3.3% on the day—as markets reacted to softer U.S. labor signals, renewed expectations for further Federal Reserve easing in 2026, and an increasingly tight physical market backdrop. Reuters Across pricing updates, silver remained around the mid-$65 range in the late morning session, and FXStreet data showed
17 December 2025
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European Stock Markets Today: STOXX 600 Near Record as Banks, Oil and Miners Rally on UK Inflation Surprise (Dec. 17, 2025)

European Stock Markets Today: STOXX 600 Near Record as Banks, Oil and Miners Rally on UK Inflation Surprise (Dec. 17, 2025)

European stock markets pushed higher on Wednesday, December 17, as a broad rebound in financials and commodity-linked shares helped the region recover from the prior session’s dip—while a sharp downside surprise in UK inflation turbocharged rate-cut expectations and lifted London-listed equities. The pan-European STOXX 600 rose 0.4% to 581.81 by mid-morning in Europe, moving back within “striking distance” of its record high. Banks led, supported by energy and mining after a jump in oil and precious metals. Reuters+1 In the largest national moves, the UK’s FTSE 100 outperformed after inflation data strengthened the case for a Bank of England cut
17 December 2025
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India Stock Market Today (Dec 17, 2025): Sensex slips 120, Nifty ends below 25,900 as FII selling and trade-deal uncertainty weigh; rupee rebounds on RBI support

India Stock Market Today (Dec 17, 2025): Sensex slips 120, Nifty ends below 25,900 as FII selling and trade-deal uncertainty weigh; rupee rebounds on RBI support

Mumbai, December 17, 2025: Indian equities ended marginally lower for the third consecutive session, with benchmark indices struggling to extend early gains as investors weighed persistent foreign outflows, a still-fragile rupee narrative, and a lack of fresh clarity on India–U.S. trade negotiations. Reuters+1 Market close: Sensex, Nifty edge lower; broader market remains under pressure By the closing bell on Wednesday: Reuters noted the benchmarks are down about 0.9% across three sessions, highlighting how the market has remained in “wait-and-watch” mode despite only mild single-day losses. Reuters Why the market fell today: 4 drivers investors tracked most closely 1) Foreign selling keeps sentiment cautious A key overhang remains the pace
17 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Futures Tick Higher Ahead of Inflation Data and Fed Speakers

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Futures Tick Higher Ahead of Inflation Data and Fed Speakers

NEW YORK — 6:15 a.m. ET, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. U.S. stock futures are edging higher early Wednesday after a mixed Tuesday session, as investors recalibrate expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts and brace for a late-week burst of inflation data. The pre-market tone is being shaped by three forces: a “noisy” jobs report that revived easing bets, a rebound in oil after fresh Venezuela headlines, and a busy stretch for earnings and deal-driven single-stock moves. markets.businessinsider.com+2Reuters+2 US stock futures rise modestly ahead of the opening bell As of roughly 5:50 a.m. ET, futures pointed to a slightly stronger start for Wall Street:
17 December 2025
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UOB’s Hong Kong and China Property Loan Exposure Faces Fresh Scrutiny as Real Estate Prices Sink and Vanke Races to Avert Default

UOB’s Hong Kong and China Property Loan Exposure Faces Fresh Scrutiny as Real Estate Prices Sink and Vanke Races to Avert Default

Singapore’s United Overseas Bank (UOB) is back in the spotlight on December 17, 2025, after new reporting detailed how a years-long push into Hong Kong and mainland China real estate lending is colliding with a prolonged downturn in commercial property values and a worsening refinancing environment in parts of Greater China. The Straits Times+1 The renewed investor focus comes as stress signals from China’s property sector persist: China Vanke, one of the country’s most prominent state-backed developers, is again attempting to win creditor approval to delay repayment on an onshore bond, offering to pay overdue interest while seeking more time
17 December 2025
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Marathon Petroleum Stock (MPC) Slides on Oil Whiplash — Dec. 17, 2025 News, Analyst Price Targets, and 2026 Refining Margin Outlook

Marathon Petroleum Stock (MPC) Slides on Oil Whiplash — Dec. 17, 2025 News, Analyst Price Targets, and 2026 Refining Margin Outlook

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: MPC) stock is in the spotlight on December 17, 2025, after a sharp pullback that tracks a bigger story playing out across energy markets: crude prices slid to their lowest close since early 2021, then rebounded on fresh geopolitical headlines—exactly the kind of volatility that can jolt refiner stocks even when company fundamentals look sturdy. AP News+1 As of the latest market data available early Wednesday, MPC traded around $176–$177 per share, down roughly 4.7% on the session. MarketBeat+1 Below is what’s driving the move, what current forecasts say, and the key catalysts investors are watching
17 December 2025
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SRx Health Solutions (SRXH) Stock Today: Why Shares Are Whipsawing After the $55 Million EMJX Crypto Treasury Deal (Dec. 17, 2025)

SRx Health Solutions (SRXH) Stock Today: Why Shares Are Whipsawing After the $55 Million EMJX Crypto Treasury Deal (Dec. 17, 2025)

SRx Health Solutions, Inc. (NYSE American: SRXH) is suddenly on a lot more traders’ radar on December 17, 2025, after a dramatic spike in volatility tied to a proposed pivot into digital-asset treasury management. The catalyst: SRx Health’s newly announced agreement to acquire EMJ Crypto Technologies (EMJX) and related assets in an approximately $55 million all-stock transaction, with hedge fund manager Eric M. Jackson slated to lead the combined company after closing. Stock Titan+2Stock Titan+2 As of Dec. 17, SRXH was indicated around $0.3769 (with the prior session showing an exceptionally wide intraday band). Investing.com What’s driving SRXH stock right
17 December 2025
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Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:49 AM EST CSL Faces Growth Uncertainty Amid Seqirus Spin-off Pause and Flu Vaccine Demand Drop February 7, 2026, 12:49 AM EST. CSL (ASX:CSL) confronts near-term challenges after delaying its Seqirus vaccine unit spin-off due to weaker U.S. flu vaccination uptake, impacting its fiscal 2026 growth outlook. Regulatory scrutiny in Europe over its Tavneos kidney therapy data, plus intensifying U.S. competition for its Vifor iron products, heighten concerns over product credibility and pricing pressure. Despite these headwinds, CSL's diversified portfolio in plasma, vaccines, and kidney therapies underpins its
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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