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US Economy News 19 December 2025 - 30 December 2025

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

NEW YORK, December 30, 2025, 3:07 PM ET — Regular session Shares of Almonty Industries Inc fell about 3.9% to $8.90 in afternoon trading on Tuesday after giving up an early rise, with the stock swinging between $8.90 and $9.39. The pullback comes as investors focus on tungsten, a hard metal used in munitions, industrial tooling and electronics, at a moment when governments are pushing to secure strategic supply chains. A CBS News report published on Monday said Chief Executive Lewis Black met U.S. officials, including at the White House, before touring Almonty’s Sangdong mine in South Korea and signing
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

NEW YORK — As of 5:05 p.m. ET on Friday, December 26, 2025, U.S. stock exchanges have finished the day’s regular session and are now in the post-close window. AP News Natural gas, however, is still setting up the next trade. Even after a quiet, low-volume post‑Christmas equity session, the energy tape is delivering plenty for investors to digest: cold‑weather risk is back in forecasts, LNG exports remain structurally important, and the next EIA Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report is scheduled for Monday, December 29 at 12:00 p.m. ET—a timing detail that can reshape pre‑market and midday positioning going into
26 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today (Dec. 26, 2025): Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Return From Christmas With “Santa Rally” Season in Focus

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 26, 2025): Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Return From Christmas With “Santa Rally” Season in Focus

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks head into Friday’s session (December 26, 2025) with Wall Street trying to extend a late-year push that has already lifted major indexes to fresh records. Trading is expected to be lighter than usual—many desks are thinly staffed, and several overseas markets are closed—making prices more prone to quick swings even when the headlines feel quiet. Investing The big question for “US stock market today” coverage isn’t just whether the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq can add to this week’s gains—but what kind of rally this is: a steady, fundamentals-driven grind higher, or
26 December 2025
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US Economy Ends 2025 With 4.3% GDP Growth—Why the Affordability Crisis Still Defines Trump’s America

US Economy Ends 2025 With 4.3% GDP Growth—Why the Affordability Crisis Still Defines Trump’s America

December 25, 2025 On paper, the U.S. economy is finishing 2025 with the kind of headline numbers politicians love: strong growth, rising corporate profits, and a stock market that just hit fresh records heading into the holiday break. But on the ground—at grocery stores, on rent renewals, and in household budgets—many Americans are still asking the same question: If growth is booming, why does life feel so expensive? A wave of late-December economic updates has sharpened that paradox. The government’s latest GDP snapshot points to fast expansion. Corporate profits are rising. Holiday spending remains resilient. And Wall Street has pushed
25 December 2025
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

Updated: 5:01 p.m. ET, Wednesday, December 24, 2025 Wall Street wrapped up a holiday-shortened Christmas Eve session with fresh records, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 finished at all-time closing highs and the Nasdaq added to its year-end advance. Thin trading volume and an early close shaped the day’s tone, but investors still found reasons to buy—helped by upbeat labor-market data, a rebound in AI-linked shares, and renewed debate over how far the Federal Reserve will cut rates in 2026. Reuters+1 Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq close higher on Dec. 24 In Wednesday’s shortened
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

NEW YORK — December 23, 2025 (1:37 p.m. ET) — U.S. stocks are grinding higher in thin, pre-holiday trading, with the S&P 500 hovering just below record territory as investors weigh a stronger-than-expected GDP update against sticky inflation signals and a drop in consumer confidence. The tone is upbeat but cautious: megacap tech is doing much of the lifting, while rising Treasury yields after the GDP print keeps the market from breaking out decisively. Where the major U.S. indexes stand at 1:37 p.m. ET As of about 1:37 p.m. Eastern, the market was modestly higher: Across other key markets, investors
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

NEW YORK (10:45 a.m. ET) — U.S. stocks were treading water late Tuesday morning as Wall Street digested a burst of delayed economic data, weighed a move higher in Treasury yields, and navigated the thin liquidity typical of the Christmas week trading stretch. As of around 10:45 a.m. ET, the S&P 500 hovered near 6,884, the Dow Jones Industrial Average sat around 48,402, and the Nasdaq Composite was near 23,433—all essentially flat as investors balanced stronger growth against firmer inflation readings and the renewed pressure of higher borrowing costs. Investing.com The “quiet” tape is notable because the backdrop isn’t: the
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

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks were higher in early afternoon trading Monday as Wall Street opened a holiday-shortened week with a cautious-but-optimistic tone: technology shares extended last week’s rebound, while energy and materials gained support from a sharp move higher in oil and precious metals. Reuters+1 US stock market snapshot at 1:36 p.m. ET As of about 1:36 p.m. Eastern, major indexes were in the green (Reuters/LSEG data delayed at least 15 minutes): Key cross-market signals were also pointing to a “risk-on, but hedged” day: Why Wall Street is up today: AI momentum returns, and energy/materials get a boost The
22 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today (Dec. 22, 2025, 10:16 a.m. ET): Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rise as Tech Rebound Builds Into Holiday Week

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 22, 2025, 10:16 a.m. ET): Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rise as Tech Rebound Builds Into Holiday Week

New York — Wall Street began the holiday-shortened week with a steady bid for risk, led by a renewed push in technology and AI-linked names. As of 10:16 a.m. ET on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite were all higher, as investors weighed an AI-driven momentum rebound against thin year-end liquidity and a busy batch of economic updates still due before Christmas. Reuters US stock market at 10:16 a.m. ET: Where the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq stand By mid-morning trade, the major indexes were in the green: Rates and “real assets”
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

NEW YORK (Dec. 22, 2025) — U.S. stock futures were modestly higher early Monday as Wall Street heads into a holiday-shortened week with two forces pulling attention in opposite directions: renewed momentum in mega-cap AI names, and a powerful risk-off signal from commodities as gold and silver pushed to fresh records. MarketWatch+1 After last week’s uneven finish, investors are looking for a late-year “Santa Claus rally” to reassert itself—while keeping one eye on thin holiday liquidity and another on a busy slate of delayed U.S. economic data due Tuesday, including third-quarter GDP and durable goods orders. Reuters+1 Stock futures rise
22 December 2025
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Silver Price Today at 9:34 (Dec 19, 2025): XAG/USD Near $66 as Softer US Inflation Keeps Fed Cut Bets Alive

Silver Price Today at 9:34 (Dec 19, 2025): XAG/USD Near $66 as Softer US Inflation Keeps Fed Cut Bets Alive

Silver prices are holding close to record territory on Friday, December 19, 2025, as traders balance a cooler U.S. inflation print (supportive for rate-cut expectations) against a firmer dollar and year-end positioning. At around 09:34 GMT (FXStreet’s latest update just ahead of that at 09:32 GMT), spot silver (XAG/USD) traded at $65.76 per troy ounce, up about 0.5% from Thursday’s close. FXStreet Silver price today: the latest levels investors are watching Silver’s price action on Dec. 19 has been tight but elevated, with multiple market feeds showing it hovering in the mid-$65s to around $66: Despite minor fluctuations across venues
19 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

Gold price today is trading just below record territory, but the market tone has shifted into “digest-and-decide” mode after the latest US inflation data. On Friday, December 19, spot gold eased slightly while still holding onto a weekly gain, as traders balanced a cooler CPI print (which can support rate-cut expectations) against a steadier US dollar (which can weigh on dollar-priced bullion). Reuters+1 Gold price today: where XAU/USD and gold futures are trading Prices vary by feed and moment, but the market is clustered in a tight band around the low-to-mid $4,300s per ounce: Gold remains close to its October peak near
19 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Stellantis stock slides 24% after €22 billion EV reset kills 2026 dividend — what to watch next

Stellantis stock slides 24% after €22 billion EV reset kills 2026 dividend — what to watch next

7 February 2026
Stellantis shares plunged 23.7% to $7.28 Friday after the company disclosed about €22.2 billion in charges tied to a reset of its electric-vehicle strategy and said it will skip its 2026 dividend. The automaker flagged a preliminary net loss of €19–21 billion for the second half of 2025. Shares rose 1.6% in late after-hours trading. Investors await Feb. 26 results and a May 21 Investor Day.
Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

7 February 2026
Intel shares rose 4.87% to $50.59 Friday, trailing gains by Nvidia and Broadcom as chip stocks rallied. Sources said Intel and AMD warned Chinese customers of longer waits and higher prices for some server CPUs, with Intel lead times reaching six months. Intel said China accounts for over 20% of its revenue. Investors await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

7 February 2026
IRS staffing has dropped to 2021 levels as the 2026 tax filing season begins, according to a Treasury watchdog. The agency faces a backlog of about 2 million returns, 129% above pre-pandemic levels. Most e-filers using direct deposit still get refunds within 21 days, but paper filings and amended returns could see delays. The IRS lowered its call-answer target to 70% for this season.
Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

7 February 2026
Plug Power shares rose 11.6% Friday to $2.08 after a sharp drop the previous day, as attention shifted to a Feb. 17 shareholder vote on expanding authorized shares. The company failed to secure enough votes earlier this week and is urging overseas holders to participate. CEO Andy Marsh cited difficulties for European investors in casting ballots. A reverse stock split remains possible if the proposal fails.
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