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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

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

23 December 2025

Dow Jones Today (Dec. 23, 2025): DJIA Near 48,500 as GDP Surprise Shifts Fed-Cut Bets and the Holiday Rally Extends

Update: Dec. 23, 2025 | Around 1:37 p.m. ET The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) stayed in striking distance of recent highs on Tuesday as investors digested a stronger-than-expected (but delayed) U.S. GDP report, a fresh drop in consumer confidence,

23 December 2025

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Dow Jones Today, Dec. 23, 2025: DJIA Holds Near 48,450 as Strong GDP Lifts Yields and Fed-Cut Bets Cool

Updated Dec. 23, 2025 — 10:44 a.m. ET The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was treading water in late morning trade on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, as investors weighed a stronger-than-expected (and delayed) Q3 GDP report against slipping consumer confidence

23 December 2025

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Gold Price Today at 5:00 GMT (22 December 2025): Spot Gold Breaks $4,400 as Fed-Cut Bets and Geopolitics Supercharge the Rally

Gold prices surged to fresh records in early trade on Monday, 22 December 2025, with spot bullion pushing through the psychologically important $4,400 per ounce level for the first time as investors leaned into a potent mix of U.S. rate-cut

22 December 2025

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Municipal Bonds Update Dec. 22, 2025: Fidelity FTABX, PGIM Short Duration Muni, and Macquarie’s Q3 Takeaways as the Fed Weighs a Pause

NEW YORK — Dec. 22, 2025 — Municipal bonds have quietly reclaimed the spotlight heading into year-end, helped by easing policy rates, resilient issuer finances, and a demand backdrop that’s proving tougher to shake than many expected after the historic

22 December 2025

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Charles Schwab (SCHW) Stock Week Ahead Forecast: Holiday Trading, Fed Rate Signals, and Crypto/M&A Headlines in Focus

Updated: December 21, 2025 Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE: SCHW) heads into the Christmas-holiday trading week near fresh highs, with the stock last trading around $98.82. With U.S. markets facing an early close on Christmas Eve and a full closure on

22 December 2025

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Technology Stocks Week Ahead: AI Spending Scrutiny, Fed Rate Path, and Holiday-Thin Trading to Drive Tech Stocks (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Technology stocks head into the Christmas-shortened week with a familiar tug-of-war: the market wants a year-end “Santa Claus rally,” but investors are increasingly demanding proof that the AI boom’s massive infrastructure bills will translate into durable profits. As of Sunday,

21 December 2025

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Gold Price Today (Dec. 21, 2025): XAU/USD Near $4,350 as Fed “Pause” Talk Meets $5,000 Forecasts for 2026

Gold is ending 2025 where it spent much of the year: near record territory, with investors debating whether the next move is a breakout—or a breath. As of Sunday, December 21, 2025, live spot pricing put gold around $4,352/oz, keeping

21 December 2025

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Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) Outlook: Santa Rally Watch, Fed Signals, and Key Levels After 48,134 Close (Dec. 21, 2025)

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is heading into the Christmas trading week with a familiar end‑of‑year mix: upbeat annual performance, a choppy December tape, and a market narrative that keeps pivoting between “Santa rally” optimism and late‑cycle caution. The

21 December 2025

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Silver Price Today (Dec. 20, 2025): XAG/USD Near Record Highs Around $67 as Supply Tightness and Fed Cut Bets Drive 2026 Forecasts

December 20, 2025 — Silver is ending 2025 with a bang. After surging to fresh all-time highs in the latest U.S. session, spot silver (XAG/USD) is holding around the mid-$67 range on Saturday, with live spot quotes near $67.40–$67.48 per

20 December 2025

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Silver Price Today (Dec. 19, 2025, 1:15 p.m. ET): XAG/USD Surges Into Record $67 Range on Fed Cut Bets, ETF Flows and Tight Supply

Updated: 1:15 p.m. ET, Friday, December 19, 2025 Silver is ending 2025 with a bang — and a lot of volatility. By early afternoon in the U.S., spot-linked quotes had pushed deeper into the $67-per-ounce zone, extending a historic rally

19 December 2025

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Gold Price Today at 1:16 p.m. ET (Dec 19, 2025): Spot Gold Holds Near $4,350 as Fed Cut Bets Clash With a Firmer Dollar

NEW YORK — December 19, 2025 — Gold prices are steady-to-firmer in Friday trade, with the market balancing a “rate-cuts-are-coming” narrative against a U.S. dollar that refuses to roll over for long. At 1:16 p.m. ET, spot gold (XAU/USD) traded

19 December 2025

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