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Oil Prices Slide Below $60 as Ukraine Peace Talks and Weak China Data Stoke 2026 Supply-Glut Fears

Oil Prices Slide Below $60 as Ukraine Peace Talks and Weak China Data Stoke 2026 Supply-Glut Fears

Brent crude fell below $60 a barrel Tuesday, dropping 1.3% to $59.75, as optimism over Russia-Ukraine peace talks raised the prospect of increased Russian supply. U.S. WTI slid 1.5% to $55.98. Traders also reacted to fresh signs of weakening demand from China. The declines extend a months-long slide driven by expectations that global oil supply will outpace demand into 2026.
16 December 2025
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Woodside Energy (ASX: WDS) Share Price Slides Post-Market on Oil Dip — Latest News, Forecasts and Outlook (16 December 2025)

Woodside Energy (ASX: WDS) Share Price Slides Post-Market on Oil Dip — Latest News, Forecasts and Outlook (16 December 2025)

Woodside Energy closed at A$23.99 on December 16, down 2.28% amid a sector-wide selloff as crude prices hit an eight-week low near US$56.40. About 2.79 million shares changed hands. The company also lodged an Appendix 3G, notifying the issue of 23,383 unquoted equity securities linked to KMP Daniel Kalms.
16 December 2025
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Oil Price Now: WTI Near $56 and Brent Around $60 at 3:30 PM EST (Dec 15, 2025) as Venezuela Risks Clash With 2026 Oversupply Forecasts

Oil Price Now: WTI Near $56 and Brent Around $60 at 3:30 PM EST (Dec 15, 2025) as Venezuela Risks Clash With 2026 Oversupply Forecasts

WTI crude futures traded near $56.52 a barrel and Brent at $60.45 in late afternoon New York, both down over 1%. Prices fell as traders weighed U.S.-Venezuela tensions and a reported PDVSA cyberattack against forecasts for a global oil surplus in 2026. Venezuelan crude exports have dropped to around 702,000 bpd in December from over 1 million in September, according to Reuters.
15 December 2025
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RUB/USD Exchange Rate (USD/RUB) on Dec. 15, 2025: Russian Ruble Trades Near 79 per Dollar as Euroclear Lawsuit, Oil and Rate-Cut Bets Shape the Outlook

RUB/USD Exchange Rate (USD/RUB) on Dec. 15, 2025: Russian Ruble Trades Near 79 per Dollar as Euroclear Lawsuit, Oil and Rate-Cut Bets Shape the Outlook

The Russian ruble traded at 79–80 per U.S. dollar on Monday, December 15, 2025, with the Bank of Russia’s official rate at 79.7296. Russia’s central bank filed an 18.2 trillion ruble claim against Euroclear over frozen assets as the EU moves ahead with its asset freeze. Oil prices rose slightly, but Russia’s December oil and gas revenue is set to hit its lowest since August 2020.
15 December 2025
Energy Stocks After the Bell: XLE Extends Gains as Oil Steadies Around $58 – December 10, 2025 Market Wrap

Energy Stocks After the Bell: XLE Extends Gains as Oil Steadies Around $58 – December 10, 2025 Market Wrap

Energy stocks edged higher Wednesday, with the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) up 0.26% to $45.82, even as crude prices slipped. WTI crude settled at $57.93 per barrel, down 0.55%, and Brent closed near $61.5–62, off 0.6%. Major U.S. equity indices were flat. Traders weighed oversupply concerns and Ukraine peace talks ahead of the Fed’s rate decision.
10 December 2025
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Oil Price Today, December 8, 2025: Brent Near $64 as Fed Rate Cut Bets and Asian Demand Support Crude

Oil Price Today, December 8, 2025: Brent Near $64 as Fed Rate Cut Bets and Asian Demand Support Crude

Brent crude traded just below $64 per barrel and U.S. WTI hovered near $60 on Monday, holding close to two-week highs. Prices are supported by expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut and strong demand from India and China. Major agencies and banks warn of a global oil surplus and lower prices in 2026. Both benchmarks remain well below 2024 levels.
8 December 2025
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Oil Prices Hover Near Two-Week Highs as Fed Rate Cut Bets Collide With Ukraine War Uncertainty

Oil Prices Hover Near Two-Week Highs as Fed Rate Cut Bets Collide With Ukraine War Uncertainty

Brent crude traded just under $64 a barrel Monday, with WTI near $60, as oil prices hovered at two-week highs ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy meeting. Traders expect an 80–85% chance of a Fed rate cut, but uncertainty over Ukraine peace talks and ongoing Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure kept a risk premium in place.
8 December 2025
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Canada Stock Market Today, December 4, 2025: TSX Futures Edge Higher on Bank Earnings and Oil Gains Before the Bell

Canada Stock Market Today, December 4, 2025: TSX Futures Edge Higher on Bank Earnings and Oil Gains Before the Bell

S&P/TSX Composite futures rose 0.12% early Thursday after major banks reported higher quarterly profits and oil prices firmed. The index closed up 0.4% at 31,160.54 on Wednesday. Canadian PMIs fell further into contraction, and the U.S. signaled it may review or withdraw from the USMCA trade deal in 2026.
4 December 2025
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Oil Price Today, December 4, 2025: Brent Near $63 and WTI Around $59 as Ukraine Strikes, OPEC+ Freeze and Oversupply Collide

Oil Price Today, December 4, 2025: Brent Near $63 and WTI Around $59 as Ukraine Strikes, OPEC+ Freeze and Oversupply Collide

Brent crude rose to $63 per barrel and WTI to $59.3 on Thursday, both up less than 1% after renewed Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil infrastructure. Despite the attacks, the Druzhba pipeline continues normal flows, limiting price gains. Brent remains down 12% year-on-year, with ICE Brent futures averaging $68.8 so far in 2025, over $11 below last year's average.
4 December 2025
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Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Climbs on Oil Rally and Bank Earnings After the Bell (Dec. 3, 2025)

Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Climbs on Oil Rally and Bank Earnings After the Bell (Dec. 3, 2025)

Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite Index closed at 31,160.54 on Wednesday, up 111.26 points or 0.36%, ending a two-day slide. Energy stocks rose about 2% as oil prices climbed, while Royal Bank and National Bank beat profit forecasts and raised dividends. U.S. markets also advanced on hopes for a Federal Reserve rate cut. Canadian services activity contracted, but productivity and the loonie improved.
3 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today, December 1, 2025: Futures Fall as Fed Cut Bets Clash With Oil Spike and Bitcoin Slump

US Stock Market Today, December 1, 2025: Futures Fall as Fed Cut Bets Clash With Oil Spike and Bitcoin Slump

U.S. stock futures fell Monday, with Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq contracts down 0.4% to 0.8% after last week’s strong rally. Bitcoin dropped sharply, oil prices climbed, and traders increased bets on a Federal Reserve rate cut next week. Gold hit a six-week high. China’s factory and services data slipped into contraction, adding to global growth concerns.
1 December 2025
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STO Stock Today (26 November 2025): Santos Limited Holds Near A$6.50 as Oil Slides and Governance Questions Linger

STO Stock Today (26 November 2025): Santos Limited Holds Near A$6.50 as Oil Slides and Governance Questions Linger

Santos shares traded near A$6.55 at midday Wednesday, up 0.85% from Tuesday, despite Brent crude prices falling to five-week lows and ongoing leadership turmoil. The stock remains about 20% below its 52-week high and 5% lower over the past year, while Australian inflation data showed a 3.8% annual rise, exceeding forecasts.
26 November 2025
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Canadian Stock Market Today, Nov. 24, 2025: TSX Futures Steady as Fed Cut Bets, Oil Slide and GDP Data Shape the Open

Canadian Stock Market Today, Nov. 24, 2025: TSX Futures Steady as Fed Cut Bets, Oil Slide and GDP Data Shape the Open

S&P/TSX futures were flat early Monday, with December contracts near 1,782.2 points at 06:20 a.m. ET, signaling a muted open. The cash index rose 0.9% Friday but ended last week down 0.5% after a tech selloff. U.S. Fed rate-cut hopes have increased following dovish comments from New York Fed President John Williams. Oil prices slipped on possible Russia–Ukraine peace talks, while gold held near record highs.
25 November 2025
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Global Markets Today: Stocks Rebound on Fed Cut Bets as Yen Slides and Oil Dips on Ukraine Peace Hopes (Nov. 24, 2025)

Global Markets Today: Stocks Rebound on Fed Cut Bets as Yen Slides and Oil Dips on Ukraine Peace Hopes (Nov. 24, 2025)

Global stocks rose Monday as traders priced in a possible Federal Reserve rate cut in December, with Europe’s STOXX 600 up 0.5% and U.S. futures pointing higher. Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan gained about 1%. Markets responded after New York Fed President John Williams signaled borrowing costs could fall “in the near term.”
24 November 2025
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  • Meta and Microsoft Slash 81K Jobs in Q1 2026 to Boost AI Infrastructure
    May 2, 2026, 9:35 PM EDT. Meta Platforms and Microsoft announced a combined 81,000 job cuts in Q1 2026 to redirect resources toward artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. This strategic shift aims to strengthen their positions amid a U.S.-China AI race, with U.S. tech firms investing roughly $700 billion in AI this year. Meta's stock reflects strong market confidence, trading at 100% YES across prediction markets for reaching set targets by April 27, 2026. The layoffs are seen as proactive steps, not financial distress, enhancing long-term competitiveness. Investors will watch Meta's earnings and partnerships, alongside geopolitical moves involving China's AI efforts, for future impact on market sentiment and stock performance.

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Vertiv Stock Tests AI Data-Center Rally as VRT Shares Hit Fresh Highs

Vertiv Stock Tests AI Data-Center Rally as VRT Shares Hit Fresh Highs

3 May 2026
Vertiv shares hit a 52-week high Friday before closing at $328.31, following a 30% jump in Q1 net sales to $2.65 billion. The company raised its 2026 outlook and recently acquired Strategic Thermal Labs, expanding its liquid cooling portfolio. Investors await further details at Vertiv’s May 19-20 conference in South Carolina.
AT&T Inc. Raises $6 Billion as 5G and Fiber Bet Enters a Debt Test

AT&T Inc. Raises $6 Billion as 5G and Fiber Bet Enters a Debt Test

3 May 2026
AT&T closed a $6 billion sale of long-dated notes on April 30, with maturities ranging from 2033 to 2066, according to an SEC filing. The company reported first-quarter free cash flow of $2.5 billion, down from $3.1 billion a year earlier, citing higher capital investment. AT&T is preparing to close a $23 billion purchase of EchoStar spectrum licenses. CFO Pascal Desroches said net debt to adjusted EBITDA rose to 2.71 times.
JPMorgan Chase’s New Filing Shows the $31.4 Billion Number Investors Are Watching

JPMorgan Chase’s New Filing Shows the $31.4 Billion Number Investors Are Watching

3 May 2026
JPMorgan Chase reported first-quarter net income of $16.5 billion, up 13% from a year earlier, with revenue rising 10% to $49.8 billion. The bank’s SEC filing showed a $31.4 billion credit-loss allowance and noninterest expense up 14% to $26.9 billion. Nonperforming assets rose 10% to $10 billion. Shares closed Friday at $312.47, valuing the bank at about $864.8 billion.
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