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US Economy News 18 December 2025 - 3 January 2026

Phillips 66 stock forecast: PSX faces oil-price test after U.S. strikes Venezuela

Phillips 66 stock forecast: PSX faces oil-price test after U.S. strikes Venezuela

President Donald Trump said the U.S. struck Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro. Phillips 66 shares closed up 1.2% at $130.57 Friday, before the news broke. Two sources told Reuters that PDVSA’s oil operations were running normally. Brent crude settled at $60.75 a barrel, with markets closed for the weekend.
3 January 2026
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Gold price forecast next week: Venezuela strikes jolt safe-haven trade as US jobs report looms

Gold price forecast next week: Venezuela strikes jolt safe-haven trade as US jobs report looms

U.S. forces struck Venezuela overnight, with President Trump claiming Nicolás Maduro was captured and flown out of the country; Caracas declared a national emergency but did not confirm the capture. Spot gold ended Friday near $4,313/oz, after touching $4,402, while February futures settled down 0.3% at $4,329.60. Traders await Jan. 9 U.S. jobs data and signals for Federal Reserve rate cuts.
3 January 2026
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USA Rare Earth stock jumps nearly 19% to start 2026 — what drove USAR shares

USA Rare Earth stock jumps nearly 19% to start 2026 — what drove USAR shares

USA Rare Earth shares surged 18.9% to $14.15 on Friday, with volume topping 11.2 million, as U.S. stocks rallied to start 2026. The company aims to begin commercial production of neodymium-iron-boron magnets in Oklahoma in the first half of the year. Investors await key U.S. labor data next week and the firm’s next earnings report, tentatively set for February 5.
3 January 2026
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Almonty Industries stock today: ALM slips as CBS report spotlights U.S. tungsten supply deal

Almonty Industries stock today: ALM slips as CBS report spotlights U.S. tungsten supply deal

Almonty Industries shares fell 3.9% to $8.90 Tuesday after early gains, trading between $8.90 and $9.39. The drop followed news that CEO Lewis Black met U.S. officials and signed a deal tied to future tungsten supply from the Sangdong mine in South Korea, which is set to start production in early 2026. Almonty recently raised $129.4 million in a U.S. share sale and delivered its first ore to Sangdong’s staging area.
30 December 2025
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Natural Gas Price Outlook: Henry Hub Futures Rally, Winter Weather Signals Shift, and EIA Storage Timing Matters for the Next U.S. Stock Market Session

Natural Gas Price Outlook: Henry Hub Futures Rally, Winter Weather Signals Shift, and EIA Storage Timing Matters for the Next U.S. Stock Market Session

Henry Hub Natural Gas futures rose about 4% to $3.92/MMBtu Friday, according to CME Group, as traders eyed cold-weather forecasts and the upcoming EIA storage report set for Monday. U.S. stocks closed lower on light volume, with the S&P 500 down 0.1% and the Dow off 20 points. Natural gas futures trading resumes Sunday evening after the weekend break.
26 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Dow and S&P 500 Close at Record Highs in Christmas Eve Session as Santa Rally Begins

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Dow and S&P 500 Close at Record Highs in Christmas Eve Session as Santa Rally Begins

The Dow Jones and S&P 500 closed at record highs Wednesday in a shortened Christmas Eve session, with the Nasdaq also rising. The Dow gained 288.75 points to 48,731.16, the S&P 500 rose 22.26 to 6,932.05, and the Nasdaq added 51.46 to 23,613.31. Gains followed upbeat labor data and a rebound in AI stocks. Trading volume was thin ahead of the holiday.
24 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today (Dec. 23, 2025, 1:37 p.m. ET): S&P 500 Holds Near Records as GDP Surprises, Fed-Cut Bets Shift

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 23, 2025, 1:37 p.m. ET): S&P 500 Holds Near Records as GDP Surprises, Fed-Cut Bets Shift

The S&P 500 traded near record highs Tuesday afternoon, up 0.38% at 6,904.97, as a strong U.S. GDP report and rising Treasury yields shaped cautious gains. The Commerce Department said third-quarter GDP grew at a 4.3% annual rate, beating forecasts, while the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge rose to 2.8%. Consumer confidence fell to its lowest since April. The dollar slipped and gold prices climbed.
23 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today (Dec. 23, 2025, 10:45 a.m. ET): S&P 500 Near Records After GDP Surprise as Yields Rise and Consumer Confidence Slips

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 23, 2025, 10:45 a.m. ET): S&P 500 Near Records After GDP Surprise as Yields Rise and Consumer Confidence Slips

U.S. GDP grew at a 4.3% annual rate in Q3, up from 3.8%, as delayed data showed stronger consumer and government spending. The S&P 500 hovered near 6,884 late Tuesday morning, little changed, while Treasury yields rose and the VIX stayed near 14. Inflation measures also climbed, with the PCE price index up 2.8%. Trading remained subdued ahead of the holiday break.
23 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today (Dec. 22, 2025, 1:36 p.m. ET): S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq Rise as AI Stocks Rebound and Commodities Jump

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 22, 2025, 1:36 p.m. ET): S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq Rise as AI Stocks Rebound and Commodities Jump

U.S. stocks rose early Monday, with the S&P 500 up 0.67% and the Nasdaq gaining 0.61% by 1:36 p.m. ET. Tesla hit a record high after a court reinstated Elon Musk’s 2018 pay package. Nvidia climbed as it prepared to ship H200 chips to China and lawmakers pressed for export details. Oil and gold prices advanced, boosting energy and materials shares.
22 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today (22.12.2025): Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Edge Higher as AI Rebounds and Gold Breaks $4,400

US Stock Market Today (22.12.2025): Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Edge Higher as AI Rebounds and Gold Breaks $4,400

U.S. stock futures rose early Monday, following Friday’s gains led by AI and tech shares. The Dow closed at 48,134.89, up 0.38%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also advanced. Gold hit a record $4,420 per ounce and silver reached $69.44, both surging year-to-date. Investors await key U.S. economic data Tuesday amid thin holiday trading.
22 December 2025
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Gold Price Today (Dec. 19, 2025): Spot Gold Near $4,330 as Softer US Inflation, Firm Dollar and Fed-Cut Bets Collide

Gold Price Today (Dec. 19, 2025): Spot Gold Near $4,330 as Softer US Inflation, Firm Dollar and Fed-Cut Bets Collide

Spot gold traded at $4,328.24 per ounce at 06:15 GMT, down 0.1% on the day but up 0.6% for the week, according to Reuters. US gold futures slipped 0.2% to $4,356.80. Prices hovered just below October’s record high near $4,381 as traders weighed cooler-than-expected US inflation data and a firm US dollar. Fed rate-cut odds for January rose slightly after the CPI report.
19 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today (Dec. 18, 2025, 1:52 p.m. ET): Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Jump on Cooler CPI as Micron Ignites Tech Rebound

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 18, 2025, 1:52 p.m. ET): Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Jump on Cooler CPI as Micron Ignites Tech Rebound

U.S. stocks climbed Thursday afternoon after inflation data came in below expectations, reviving hopes for Fed rate cuts in early 2026. At 1:52 p.m. ET, the Dow rose 0.39%, the S&P 500 gained 1.06%, and the Nasdaq jumped 1.72%. Micron’s outlook steadied tech shares. The CPI report was clouded by missing October data due to a government shutdown.
18 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today Dec. 18, 2025: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rise After Cooler CPI as Micron Sparks Tech Bounce

US Stock Market Today Dec. 18, 2025: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rise After Cooler CPI as Micron Sparks Tech Bounce

U.S. stocks rose sharply Thursday morning after November CPI data showed annual inflation at 2.7%, below the expected 3.1%. The S&P 500 ETF gained 0.8%, Nasdaq 100 ETF 1.2%, and the 10-year Treasury yield slipped to 4.13%. The U.S. dollar index fell to 98.25. Data collection issues from the recent government shutdown left some economists cautious about the report’s reliability.
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

Spot gold slipped 0.2% to $4,333.12 per ounce early Thursday, with US futures at $4,363.60. Prices steadied as traders awaited the delayed US November CPI, due later today, and Friday’s PCE inflation data. The US dollar held near a one-week high, capping gold’s gains despite dovish Federal Reserve signals. Gold traded in a tight range between $4,320.96 and $4,343.21.
18 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Idox share price stuck below 71.5p bid as Long Path says backing nears control

Idox share price stuck below 71.5p bid as Long Path says backing nears control

8 February 2026
Long Path Partners said it has aggregate support for about 49.26% of Idox shares for its 71.5p-per-share cash offer. Idox shares closed Friday at 71.0p, about 0.7% below the offer price. Valid acceptances stood at 19.12% as of Feb. 5, with the offer open until March 16. The deal requires more than 50% of voting rights to go unconditional.
BAE Systems share price: Buyback update and Launchpad incubator set up Feb 18 results

BAE Systems share price: Buyback update and Launchpad incubator set up Feb 18 results

8 February 2026
BAE Systems shares closed up 1.2% at 1,879 pence on Friday, with 5.6 million shares traded. The company disclosed buying back 115,039 shares for cancellation at a volume-weighted average price of 1,860.32 pence. Over 1,200 BAE workers in northwest England are striking over pay until at least Feb. 20. Full-year results are due Feb. 18.
Barclays share price jumps into earnings week: what to watch before Tuesday’s results

Barclays share price jumps into earnings week: what to watch before Tuesday’s results

8 February 2026
Barclays shares closed up 2.71% at 479.1 pence on Friday, ahead of full-year results and a targets update due Tuesday. Barclays and NatWest have both submitted offers for Evelyn Partners, with a deal announcement possible this week, according to Reuters. Mary Francis will retire from the Barclays board in May. Investors are watching for signals on costs, credit quality, and capital returns.
Rolls-Royce share price ends week higher on buyback update as RR.L eyes turn to results

Rolls-Royce share price ends week higher on buyback update as RR.L eyes turn to results

8 February 2026
Rolls-Royce Holdings shares closed at 1,229p on Friday, up 1.78%, as the FTSE 100 gained 0.59%. The company reported buying 742,570 shares on Feb. 5 as part of its £200 million buyback, bringing total repurchases to 12.66 million shares. Rolls-Royce will attend the World Defense Show in Riyadh, noting over 80% of its Saudi workforce are nationals.
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