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US Economy News 15 December 2025 - 18 December 2025

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

Wall Street is pushing higher in Thursday afternoon trading after a softer-than-expected inflation print revived hopes for additional Federal Reserve rate cuts in early 2026—and after Micron’s upbeat outlook helped steady a jittery AI trade. As of about 1:52 p.m. ET (1:53 p.m. ET snapshot), the major U.S. indexes were higher: the Dow Jones Industrial Average was at 48,074.62 (+0.39%), the S&P 500 at 6,792.91 (+1.06%), and the Nasdaq Composite at 23,084.09 (+1.72%). Small caps also participated, with the Russell 2000 up 0.97%. Schwab Wall Street The tone is notably different from Wednesday’s risk-off slide, when investors recoiled from renewed
18 December 2025
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Gold Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025, 09:55): XAU/USD Holds Near $4,330 as Softer U.S. CPI Revives Fed-Cut Bets

Gold Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025, 09:55): XAU/USD Holds Near $4,330 as Softer U.S. CPI Revives Fed-Cut Bets

Gold prices are consolidating near record territory on Thursday, December 18, 2025, as traders juggle two powerful forces pulling in opposite directions: a still-resilient U.S. dollar and the renewed case for lower U.S. interest rates after a cooler-than-expected inflation reading. In early trading, spot gold was around the $4,330-per-ounce area, modestly lower on the day after a strong prior-session move, while U.S. gold futures were also fractionally softer. Reuters+1 But the bigger story for bullion today is macro: U.S. CPI cooled to 2.7% year-on-year in November, under the 3.1% consensus forecast in a Reuters poll—fuel for the “rates can fall
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

NEW YORK — As of 9:49 a.m. ET on Thursday, December 18, 2025, U.S. stocks were higher across the board after a softer-than-expected inflation update revived interest-rate cut hopes and a Micron surge lifted chip and AI-linked shares. US stock market snapshot at 9:49 a.m. ET Early trading showed a risk-on tone: In markets tied closely to Fed expectations, investors leaned into the “lower rates later” theme: That combination—stocks up, yields down, dollar softer—is the classic signature of traders pricing a friendlier path for monetary policy. Why stocks are up: Inflation cools more than expected, but data is messy The
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

Gold prices are taking a breather on Thursday, 18 December 2025, after a strong late-session push on Wednesday. Spot gold hovered around the mid-$4,300s per ounce in early European trading, as investors balanced dovish Federal Reserve signals against a firmer US dollar and the looming risk of fresh inflation surprises. Reuters+1 The pause comes at a pivotal moment. A delayed US Consumer Price Index (CPI) release for November is due later today, followed by the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index on Friday—a one-two punch that could reset expectations for 2026 rate cuts and, by extension, the near-term trajectory for XAU/USD (gold vs the US dollar). Reuters+2Reuters+2 Gold price today: where spot and futures
18 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today (Dec. 17, 2025): S&P 500 and Nasdaq Sink as AI-Funding Jitters Hit Tech; Oil Rally Lifts Energy

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 17, 2025): S&P 500 and Nasdaq Sink as AI-Funding Jitters Hit Tech; Oil Rally Lifts Energy

Updated: December 17, 2025, 4:40 PM EST Wall Street ended sharply lower Wednesday as the market’s leadership trade—artificial intelligence—took another hit, dragging big tech, chips, and cloud-linked names down to their weakest levels in weeks. The selling pressure pushed the S&P 500 down 1.2% to 6,721.43, while the Nasdaq Composite slid 1.8% to 22,693.32. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 228 points (0.5%) to 47,885.97. Reuters+1 The headline theme was familiar, but the triggers kept piling up: a fresh funding setback tied to Oracle’s data-center buildout, new reporting on Alphabet’s effort to loosen Nvidia’s grip on AI software, and an ongoing debate over whether the
17 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today at 11:59 a.m. ET: S&P 500 and Dow Slip as AI Stocks Slide Again, Oil Jumps on Venezuela Blockade

US Stock Market Today at 11:59 a.m. ET: S&P 500 and Dow Slip as AI Stocks Slide Again, Oil Jumps on Venezuela Blockade

NEW YORK (Dec. 17, 2025, 11:59 a.m. ET) — The U.S. stock market is struggling to regain its footing late this morning as investors weigh a fresh pullback in AI-linked mega-caps against a rebound in energy stocks sparked by a jump in oil prices. At 11:59 a.m. ET, the S&P 500 was down about 0.8% at roughly 6,745.66, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down about 0.15% at roughly 48,039.78. Investing.com The Nasdaq Composite was down about 1.25% to roughly 22,821.50 as of 11:55 a.m. ET, reflecting renewed pressure on the tech-heavy trade that powered much of 2025’s gains.
17 December 2025
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Global Stock Markets Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Asia Rises on China AI-IPO Frenzy, Europe Near Records, Wall Street Futures Edge Up Ahead of U.S. Inflation

Global Stock Markets Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Asia Rises on China AI-IPO Frenzy, Europe Near Records, Wall Street Futures Edge Up Ahead of U.S. Inflation

Global stock markets today are walking a familiar late-year tightrope: equities are mostly firmer across Asia and parts of Europe, but risk appetite remains restrained as traders brace for a heavyweight run of inflation data and central-bank decisions. The day’s mood is also being shaped by a sudden jolt in energy markets after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a “blockade” of sanctioned oil tankers moving in and out of Venezuela, sending crude prices higher and reviving inflation anxiety. Reuters+1 As of Wednesday, Dec. 17, major benchmarks show that cautiously positive bias: Japan’s Nikkei 225 is up about 0.26% (49,512), Hong Kong’s
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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Big Tech Stocks Today: Magnificent Seven Mixed After Jobs Data, With Tesla and Meta Outperforming (US Market, Dec. 16, 2025)

Big Tech Stocks Today: Magnificent Seven Mixed After Jobs Data, With Tesla and Meta Outperforming (US Market, Dec. 16, 2025)

Big Tech stocks were mixed in early afternoon trading on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, as investors balanced a fresh U.S. jobs report, shifting expectations for 2026 interest-rate cuts, and the ongoing debate over whether AI infrastructure spending is a durable growth engine—or the next valuation trap. Shortly before 1:45 p.m. ET (prices below reflect trades around 1:35–1:40 p.m. ET), the broader market was modestly lower while leadership inside Big Tech split into two camps: Tesla and Meta higher, Alphabet leading declines, and Nvidia hovering near flat-to-up as the AI narrative evolved again. Big Tech stocks at a glance (early afternoon, ET) Here’s where the core “Magnificent Seven”
16 December 2025
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US Jobs Report and Retail Sales Today: What October–November Data Could Reveal About the Economy and Fed Policy (Dec. 16, 2025)

US Jobs Report and Retail Sales Today: What October–November Data Could Reveal About the Economy and Fed Policy (Dec. 16, 2025)

WASHINGTON — After weeks of uncertainty caused by the 43-day federal government shutdown, the U.S. economy is set for a long-awaited reality check on Tuesday, December 16. A delayed jobs report will combine two consecutive months of payroll data, while retail sales figures—also thrown off schedule—are expected to offer a key read on consumer momentum heading into the end of the year. ABC News+2Bureau of Labor Statistics+2 The timing matters. The Federal Reserve cut rates last week for the third time this year, pointing to softness in the labor market even as inflation remains an active concern. Investors and policymakers
16 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Futures Dip Ahead of Delayed Jobs Report (Dec. 16, 2025)

US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Futures Dip Ahead of Delayed Jobs Report (Dec. 16, 2025)

U.S. stock futures were modestly lower in early premarket trading Tuesday, as investors brace for an unusually consequential batch of “catch-up” economic data after the 43-day federal government shutdown disrupted key releases. The day’s main event is the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ delayed Employment Situation report at 8:30 a.m. ET, with attention also turning to a disrupted inflation pipeline ahead of Thursday’s Consumer Price Index report. Bureau of Labor Statistics+1 The backdrop: markets are trying to navigate a late-year mix of cooling labor signals, uneven inflation visibility, and renewed nerves about pricey AI-linked stocks, just days after the Federal Reserve cut rates by 25
16 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today (Dec. 15, 2025): Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Close Lower as AI Jitters Persist Ahead of Jobs and Inflation Data

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 15, 2025): Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Close Lower as AI Jitters Persist Ahead of Jobs and Inflation Data

The U.S. stock market ended modestly lower Monday after a choppy, headline-driven session that underscored how sensitive investors remain to the “AI trade” and to shifting expectations for interest rates into 2026. By the closing bell (4:00 p.m. ET), the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished at 48,416.74, down 41.31 points (-0.09%). The S&P 500 closed at 6,816.49, down 10.92 (-0.16%), while the Nasdaq Composite underperformed, ending at 23,062.96, down 132.21 (-0.57%). Small caps also softened, with the Russell 2000 at 2,533.64 (-0.70%). Volatility perked up: the VIX ended at 16.61, up 5.53%. Google The takeaway after the bell: the market’s leadership question is back in focus—and with a packed calendar of delayed U.S. economic releases arriving this week, traders are increasingly
15 December 2025
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Apple stock price ends week higher as Dow hits 50,000; jobs and CPI loom next

Apple stock price ends week higher as Dow hits 50,000; jobs and CPI loom next

7 February 2026
New York, Feb 7, 2026, 08:51 EST — Market closed. Apple shares ended Friday higher, closing up 0.8% at $278.12. The stock eased 0.3% after hours to $277.25 ahead of Monday’s reopening. (Investing.com) The move capped a choppy week for megacap tech as traders tried to work out whether the latest bout of nerves over artificial intelligence spending is a speed bump or something stickier. That matters for Apple because it sits in both camps — a heavyweight in the Dow and a bellwether growth stock — just as the next set of U.S. data may reset bets on interest-rate
Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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