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Stock Market News 7 December 2025

US Stock Market Preview for Monday, December 8, 2025: Fed Rate Cut Bets, AI Jitters and Key Data to Watch

US Stock Market Preview for Monday, December 8, 2025: Fed Rate Cut Bets, AI Jitters and Key Data to Watch

As Wall Street heads into Monday, December 8, 2025, the US stock market is walking a tightrope: major indexes are near record highs, traders are leaning heavily on expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut this week, and the once-unstoppable AI trade is starting to look a little wobbly. On Friday, the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq Composite all eked out modest gains, capping a second straight positive week as a cooler inflation backdrop kept hopes for a Fed cut alive. The S&P 500 rose about 0.2% on the day and roughly 0.3% on the week, the
7 December 2025
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Australia Stock Market Preview for Monday 8 December 2025: ASX Braces for Fed Cut, RBA Hold and Commodities Cross‑winds

Australia Stock Market Preview for Monday 8 December 2025: ASX Braces for Fed Cut, RBA Hold and Commodities Cross‑winds

SYDNEY — Sunday, 7 December 2025 Australia’s sharemarket heads into Monday’s session walking a tightrope between upbeat global risk sentiment and renewed concerns about “higher for longer” interest rates at home. The S&P/ASX 200 finished Friday at 8,634.6 points, up 0.19% for the day, with materials and banks again doing the heavy lifting.News.com.au+1 Over the weekend, December S&P/ASX 200 futures have hovered around 8,622, just 10–15 points below Friday’s cash close, pointing to a flat to slightly softer open on Monday.Investing.com+1 Wall Street ended Friday higher, pushing the S&P 500 to 6,870.40 (+0.2%), the Dow Jones to 47,954.99 (+0.2%) and the Nasdaq to 23,578.13 (+0.3%), all hovering near record
7 December 2025
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Meesho IPO GMP Today: 79x Subscription, December 10 Listing Date, Price Band and Brokerages’ Views Explained

Meesho IPO GMP Today: 79x Subscription, December 10 Listing Date, Price Band and Brokerages’ Views Explained

Dateline: 7 December 2025 SoftBank‑backed e‑commerce platform Meesho is heading for one of India’s most closely watched listings of 2025. Its ₹5,421‑crore initial public offering (IPO) closed on 5 December with eye‑popping demand, a strong grey market premium (GMP) and an increasingly loud chorus of “subscribe” calls from leading brokerages.mint+2ThePrint+2 With allotment due on Monday and listing slated for Wednesday, 10 December, investors are now focused on one question: how much of the expected IPO “pop” is already priced in — and what happens after day one? Where the Meesho IPO Stands as of 7 December 2025 Record subscription: roughly
7 December 2025
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Nikkei 225 Pulls Back as BoJ Jitters Hit Japan While World Indices Hover Near Records (5–7 December 2025)

Nikkei 225 Pulls Back as BoJ Jitters Hit Japan While World Indices Hover Near Records (5–7 December 2025)

Japan’s Nikkei 225 spent the first week of December swinging between record‑adjacent highs and a sharp end‑of‑week pullback, just as U.S. and European benchmarks flirted with all‑time peaks. The period from 5–7 December 2025 encapsulates the big themes driving global markets right now: central bank divergence, an AI‑driven equity boom, and growing unease about stretched consumers. Below is a detailed recap of the latest news, forecasts and analyses on the Nikkei 225 and its place among the world’s major indices. A volatile finish: Nikkei 225 drops back from near‑record highs After a powerful mid‑week rally, Japan’s benchmark index gave back
7 December 2025
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S&P BSE Sensex Rallies on RBI Rate Cut as Global Indices Eye Fed Move: Market Wrap & Outlook (5–7 December 2025)

S&P BSE Sensex Rallies on RBI Rate Cut as Global Indices Eye Fed Move: Market Wrap & Outlook (5–7 December 2025)

India’s benchmark S&P BSE Sensex ended the week on a strong note after a surprise rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), even as global stock indices from Wall Street to the Gulf traded around record or multi‑year highs on growing expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate cut next week. Reuters+2Reuters+2 Between 5 and 7 December 2025, traders digested a flurry of central‑bank signals, soft but steady inflation data and currency volatility, setting up a potentially volatile but upward‑biased week ahead for Sensex, Nifty and major world indices. Financial Express+1 India: Sensex and Nifty Rebound After Surprise
7 December 2025
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Hang Seng and World Indices: Hong Kong’s 2025 Rally Pauses as Global Stocks Hover Near Records (5–7 December 2025)

Hang Seng and World Indices: Hong Kong’s 2025 Rally Pauses as Global Stocks Hover Near Records (5–7 December 2025)

HONG KONG — The Hang Seng Index ended the first week of December parked just below the 26,000 level, cooling after a powerful year-to-date surge, while major world indices from New York to Europe stayed within reach of record highs as investors bet on interest-rate cuts in 2026. BusinessToday+2wsvn.com+2 Hang Seng Index This Week: Choppy Path, Flat Finish The key trading session for Hong Kong this weekend window was Friday, 5 December, with markets closed on Saturday and Sunday. A weekly wrap from Business Today describes a “choppy week” that ultimately left the Hang Seng little changed overall, as traders
7 December 2025
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KOSPI Composite Index Surges Above 4,100 as Global Markets Position for Fed Rate Cut (5–7 December 2025)

KOSPI Composite Index Surges Above 4,100 as Global Markets Position for Fed Rate Cut (5–7 December 2025)

Published: December 7, 2025 The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) ended the week of 5–7 December 2025 as one of the standout performers among major world indices, reclaiming the 4,100 level and extending what has become a world‑beating year for South Korean equities. On Friday, 5 December, the KOSPI closed at 4,100.05, up 71.54 points (+1.78%) on the day and roughly 4–4.5% higher for the week, its strongest weekly performance in months.MacroMicro+1 While trading was closed over the weekend, 6–7 December brought a flood of fresh forecasts and strategy notes as analysts weighed three big drivers: Below is a
7 December 2025
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Scale AI in December 2025: Pentagon Setback, Meta Superintelligence Bet and IPO Watch

Scale AI in December 2025: Pentagon Setback, Meta Superintelligence Bet and IPO Watch

Over the three days from 5–7 December 2025, a flurry of news and analysis has reshaped how investors, policymakers and engineers view Scale AI, the San Francisco‑based data and infrastructure company behind many of today’s leading AI models. A rival startup has beaten Scale AI to a $708 million Pentagon contract, analysts are re‑pricing the company’s strategic value inside Meta’s “superintelligence” push, competitors are raising mega‑rounds off the back of a Scale AI customer exodus, and private‑market platforms have updated their pre‑IPO valuation data. At the same time, founder Alexandr Wang is back in the spotlight as profiles explain how
7 December 2025
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CAC 40 and World Indices Weekly Snapshot: Fed Cut Bets, Flat Paris Trade and a Cautiously Optimistic Global Rally (5–7 December 2025)

CAC 40 and World Indices Weekly Snapshot: Fed Cut Bets, Flat Paris Trade and a Cautiously Optimistic Global Rally (5–7 December 2025)

Published: 7 December 2025 CAC 40: Flat Week, Soft Finish Around 8,115 The CAC 40 ended the week of 5 December almost exactly where it started, underscoring how tightly range‑bound French equities have become ahead of a crucial Federal Reserve meeting. According to Investing.com data, the CAC 40 closed Friday, 5 December at 8,114.74, down 0.09% on the day, after trading between 8,114.74 and 8,160.81. Over the past 52 weeks, the index has ranged from 6,763.76 to a record 8,314.23, with a 12‑month gain of just over 9%. Investing.com MarketScreener notes that none of the five sessions this week moved
7 December 2025
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FTSE 100 Ends Week in the Red as Global Stocks Diverge: World Indices, Outlook and Forecasts (5–7 December 2025)

FTSE 100 Ends Week in the Red as Global Stocks Diverge: World Indices, Outlook and Forecasts (5–7 December 2025)

The FTSE 100 has slipped into the second week of December on the back foot, even as major world indices hover near record highs and investors brace for a pivotal US Federal Reserve rate decision. On Friday 5 December 2025, London’s blue‑chip index fell about 0.5% to around 9,667 points, its lowest level in over a week and closing out a losing week for UK equities. BSS+2lse.co.uk+2 While Wall Street and several Asian markets extended gains, the UK benchmark lagged its global peers – a reminder that 2025’s powerful equity rally is entering a more selective phase across world indices.
7 December 2025
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Euro Stoxx 50 and World Indices Weekly Snapshot: Fed Cut Hopes Keep Global Stocks Near Records (5–7 December 2025)

Euro Stoxx 50 and World Indices Weekly Snapshot: Fed Cut Hopes Keep Global Stocks Near Records (5–7 December 2025)

The Euro Stoxx 50 index (^STOXX50E), the flagship barometer for euro‑area blue chips, ended the week of 5–7 December 2025 slightly higher, consolidating strong year‑to‑date gains as global markets position for what investors increasingly see as a near‑certain interest‑rate cut from the U.S. Federal Reserve next week. Investing.com+1 Euro Stoxx 50: Small Weekly Gain on Top of a Strong 2025 On Friday, 5 December 2025, the Euro Stoxx 50 closed at 5,723.93, up 0.10% on the day and about 0.98% higher than the previous Friday’s close of 5,668.17, marking its second consecutive weekly advance. Investing.com+1 According to the index provider
7 December 2025
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MSCI Europe vs World Indices: Performance, Forecasts and Key Drivers (5–7 December 2025)

MSCI Europe vs World Indices: Performance, Forecasts and Key Drivers (5–7 December 2025)

LONDON, Dec. 7, 2025 — The MSCI Europe Index slipped modestly at the end of the week but remains one of 2025’s equity standouts, still ahead of broad global benchmarks such as the MSCI World and MSCI ACWI. European stocks are pausing after a powerful rally, even as fresh forecasts from major banks signal further upside into 2026 and technical indicators continue to lean constructive. MSCI Europe Index: Latest Performance Snapshot At Friday’s close on 5 December 2025, the MSCI Europe Index (MIEU00000PUS) finished at 2,564.76, down 0.25% on the day after three sessions of gains. Investing.com Despite that small
7 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

ST Engineering stock price drops 2% to S$9.71 as drone-autonomy tie-up grabs attention

ST Engineering stock price drops 2% to S$9.71 as drone-autonomy tie-up grabs attention

7 February 2026
ST Engineering shares fell 1.9% to S$9.71 Friday, outpacing the Singapore market’s 0.8% drop amid a tech-led selloff. The company signed a deal with Shield AI at the Singapore Airshow to integrate autonomy software into its unmanned platforms and unveiled a small drone capable of carrying explosives. About 6.9 million shares traded as investors await full-year results on Feb. 27.
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