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Privacy Policy Last Updated: 2025-09-14 This website (the “Site”) is operated as a personal blog and is committed to protecting your privacy. We do not directly collect or store any personal information from users, except as described below regarding our use of third-party services. 1. Use of Cookies and Third-Party Services We use Google AdSense and Google Analytics, both of which may set cookies and collect data about your visit, in accordance with their own privacy policies. These services may use cookies or similar technologies to display personalized advertisements and analyze website traffic. Google AdSense: Used to serve ads to
14 septiembre 2025
Bank of Canada Interest Rate Today (December 9, 2025): 2.25% Policy Rate, 4.45% Prime and a Likely Long Pause Ahead

Bank of Canada Interest Rate Today (December 9, 2025): 2.25% Policy Rate, 4.45% Prime and a Likely Long Pause Ahead

As of today, December 9, 2025, the Bank of Canada’s policy interest rate is 2.25%, and Canada’s prime rate sits at 4.45%. This level was set at the October 29 decision, when the central bank delivered its fourth quarter‑point cut of the year and signalled it may now be done easing. Scotiabank+2Ratehub.ca+2 With the final rate announcement of 2025 scheduled for Wednesday, December 10 at 9:45 a.m. ET, markets and economists almost unanimously expect the Bank of Canada (BoC) to hold rates steady and begin a prolonged pause. Bank of Canada+2Global News+2 Below is a detailed, news‑style breakdown of where the Bank of Canada interest rate stands today, what’s
China Stock Market Week Ahead (Dec 15–19, 2025): Shanghai & Shenzhen Outlook After Beijing’s 2026 Policy Signals

China Stock Market Week Ahead (Dec 15–19, 2025): Shanghai & Shenzhen Outlook After Beijing’s 2026 Policy Signals

Updated: December 14, 2025 Mainland China’s stock market heads into the new week with a familiar tug-of-war: supportive policy messaging versus still-stubborn evidence of weak domestic demand—especially in property and household credit. By Friday’s close (Dec 12), the Shanghai Composite finished at 3,889.35, while the Shenzhen Component ended at 13,258.33—leaving the week modestly mixed. Based on Dec 5 to Dec 12 closes, Shanghai slipped about 0.35% while Shenzhen gained about 0.84%, highlighting the market’s ongoing rotation toward selective growth and “theme” trades rather than a broad-based rally. Xinhua News+3Investing.com+3Investing.com+3 The week ahead (Dec 15–19) is set up as a potential inflection point because China’s key November activity data and house-price indicators arrive
14 diciembre 2025
Shanghai Stock Exchange Today: Shanghai Composite Holds Near 3,964 as China Data, Policy Signals, and 2026 Forecasts Take Center Stage

Shanghai Stock Exchange Today: Shanghai Composite Holds Near 3,964 as China Data, Policy Signals, and 2026 Forecasts Take Center Stage

NEW YORK (8:02 a.m. ET, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025) — With Wall Street closed for the weekend and year-end positioning in full swing, investor attention is drifting back toward Asia’s next opening bell. The Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) is closed right now—it’s Saturday in both New York and Shanghai—but China’s market narrative is very much “open,” shaped by a fresh macro data jolt, evolving policy guidance from Beijing, and a growing stack of 2026 outlook calls from global strategists. On Friday, mainland equities ended the week modestly higher, leaving the Shanghai Composite Index near 3,963.68, a level that some market
27 diciembre 2025
RBI Cuts Repo Rate to 5.25% Amid ‘Goldilocks’ Economy: How the December 2025 Policy Will Hit EMIs, Rupee and Markets

RBI Cuts Repo Rate to 5.25% Amid ‘Goldilocks’ Economy: How the December 2025 Policy Will Hit EMIs, Rupee and Markets

Mumbai | December 5, 2025 — The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has delivered a widely anticipated 25 basis point cut in the policy repo rate, bringing it down from 5.50% to 5.25% after its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Friday. All six MPC members voted in favour of the reduction, while keeping the monetary policy stance “neutral”.www.ndtv.com+2Business Standard+2 With this move, the RBI has now lowered the repo rate by a cumulative 125 basis points since February 2025, even as it grapples with a record-weak rupee and robust economic growth.Reuters+2MarketScreener+2 RBI December 2025 Policy at a Glance Here
5 diciembre 2025
China Stock Market Today: Shanghai Composite and Hang Seng Slip as Investors Wait for 2026 Policy Signals

China Stock Market Today: Shanghai Composite and Hang Seng Slip as Investors Wait for 2026 Policy Signals

HONG KONG / BEIJING – December 9, 2025 Chinese equities traded softer on Tuesday as investors took profits after a strong year-to-date rally and waited for clearer policy guidance from Beijing’s leadership on the 2026 economic roadmap. Caution ahead of this week’s US Federal Reserve rate decision added another layer of risk aversion across Asian markets. News-Times+1 Market snapshot: Mainland benchmarks edge lower, Hong Kong extends losses On the mainland, key indices were modestly weaker after Monday’s advance: In Hong Kong, selling pressure was more visible: Despite today’s pullback, Chinese equities remain sharply higher for 2025. The MSCI China Index is up more than 30%
9 diciembre 2025
Shanghai Stock Exchange Update (Dec. 21, 2025): Shanghai Composite Near 3,900 as Policy Watch Meets STAR Market AI-IPO Boom

Shanghai Stock Exchange Update (Dec. 21, 2025): Shanghai Composite Near 3,900 as Policy Watch Meets STAR Market AI-IPO Boom

The Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) heads into the final full trading stretch of 2025 with two stories unfolding at once: a steadier, policy-sensitive main board and a turbo-charged STAR Market where “hard tech” listings—especially AI chipmakers—are setting the tone for risk appetite. As of Sunday, Dec. 21 (when the mainland market is closed), the latest official close for the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index is Friday’s session, when it rose 0.36% to 3,890.45. Xinhua News Shanghai Composite ends the week flat, with investors waiting for fresh signals Friday’s uptick helped steady the market after choppy trading earlier in the week. Reuters’
21 diciembre 2025
UnitedHealth Group Stock (UNH) News Today, Dec. 18, 2025: Policy Risk, Optum Rx Changes, and Wall Street Forecasts

UnitedHealth Group Stock (UNH) News Today, Dec. 18, 2025: Policy Risk, Optum Rx Changes, and Wall Street Forecasts

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE: UNH) stock is ending a volatile 2025 with fresh headline risk—and a handful of potentially meaningful catalysts—front and center on December 18, 2025. Shares traded around $326–$327 in midday trading, after moving between roughly $324.66 and $330.50 intraday. While UnitedHealth remains one of the most closely watched blue-chip healthcare names, 2025 has been defined by unusually wide investor debate about near-term earnings durability, regulatory risk, and the pace of normalization into 2026. By one Reuters-tracked measure, UNH’s year-to-date price return is roughly -32.6%—a drop that helps explain why even incremental “good news” headlines can move the
18 diciembre 2025
Shenzhen Stock Exchange Update: ChiNext Steadies as Policy Signals Pile Up, With Investors Watching Monday’s Reopen

Shenzhen Stock Exchange Update: ChiNext Steadies as Policy Signals Pile Up, With Investors Watching Monday’s Reopen

NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2025, 8:29 a.m. ET — Market closed The Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) heads into the weekend with momentum still intact in several “new economy” corners of China’s equity market—but with fresh macro and policy headlines complicating the setup for the final trading days of 2025. On Friday, mainland shares ended higher, with the Shenzhen Component Index closing up 0.54% at 13,603.89, while the ChiNext Index—often described as China’s Nasdaq-style board—added 0.14% to 3,243.88. Turnover across the Shanghai and Shenzhen benchmarks totaled 2.16 trillion yuan, up from 1.92 trillion yuan the previous session, a sign of year-end
27 diciembre 2025
Basic Materials Stocks Today: Metals Rally, China Policy Signals, and Fed-Cut Bets Shape the Week Ahead

Basic Materials Stocks Today: Metals Rally, China Policy Signals, and Fed-Cut Bets Shape the Week Ahead

NEW YORK, Dec. 28, 2025, 1:26 p.m. ET — Market closed (U.S. equities; weekend) Basic materials stocks are heading into the final trading stretch of 2025 with a powerful set of cross-currents: record-setting precious metals prices, fresh China policy headlines that matter for global demand (and supply risk), and a U.S. market backdrop defined by light year-end liquidity and an intense focus on the Federal Reserve’s 2026 rate path. Reuters+2Reuters+2 Because U.S. stock exchanges are closed on Sunday, investors are using the pause to reassess what moved the sector into the weekend—and what could move it sharply when the next
28 diciembre 2025
Intuitive Machines (LUNR) Stock News Today: KeyBanc Starts Coverage With a $20 Target as Space Policy Spotlight Returns

Intuitive Machines (LUNR) Stock News Today: KeyBanc Starts Coverage With a $20 Target as Space Policy Spotlight Returns

Intuitive Machines, Inc. (NASDAQ: LUNR) is drawing fresh attention on December 19, 2025, after a mix of Wall Street coverage, retail chatter, and Washington headlines put lunar-exploration stocks back in the fast lane. In early pre-market trading, LUNR rose about 8% to roughly $11.70, extending gains from Thursday’s session. Benzinga The move comes as KeyBanc initiated coverage with an Overweight rating and a $20 price target, while broader “space policy” news has also pushed space-related tickers onto trending lists. Investing.com India+2Stocktwits+2 What follows is a full, publication-ready roundup of today’s key news, forecasts, and analyst framing around Intuitive Machines stock—plus
19 diciembre 2025
Biotechnology Stocks Week Ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025): BioMarin–Amicus Deal, Cytokinetics FDA Win, IPO Filings, and Drug-Price Policy Risks

Biotechnology Stocks Week Ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025): BioMarin–Amicus Deal, Cytokinetics FDA Win, IPO Filings, and Drug-Price Policy Risks

Biotechnology stocks head into the Christmas-shortened trading week with fresh momentum—and plenty for investors to digest—after a dense run of catalysts between December 19 and December 21, 2025. In the span of 48 hours, the sector saw a major rare-disease acquisition, a closely watched FDA approval in cardiology, IPO paperwork from both biotech and medtech, and a sweeping wave of U.S. drug-pricing headlines that could reshape sentiment into 2026. Investopedia+4Reuters+4Reuters+4 The setup matters because next week’s market structure will be unusual: U.S. stock markets are scheduled to close early on Wednesday, December 24 (1:00 p.m. ET) and remain closed on
Defense Technology Stocks Today: US Defense Contractors, AI, Drones and Cyber Names React to Policy Risk and 2026 Spending Tailwinds (Dec. 17, 2025)

Defense Technology Stocks Today: US Defense Contractors, AI, Drones and Cyber Names React to Policy Risk and 2026 Spending Tailwinds (Dec. 17, 2025)

NEW YORK — December 17, 2025 — Defense technology stocks on the U.S. stock market are trading in a familiar crosscurrent: long-cycle demand for missiles, drones, cyber defense, and space systems remains strong, but Washington-driven policy risk is suddenly back in the foreground. The sector’s tone shifted early Wednesday after reports that the Trump administration is preparing an executive order that could curb dividends, share buybacks, and executive compensation for defense contractors whose major programs run significantly over budget or fall behind schedule. Reuters+1 At the same time, the Senate is moving toward final passage of a $901 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which
Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) Set to Reopen Monday: China’s 2026 Policy Signals, IPO Pipeline, and What Investors Watch Next

Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) Set to Reopen Monday: China’s 2026 Policy Signals, IPO Pipeline, and What Investors Watch Next

NEW YORK, Dec. 28, 2025, 8:08 a.m. ET — Market closed Hong Kong Stock Exchange trading is paused for the weekend — and the cash equities market is coming off the Christmas shutdown — but the story around HKEX is anything but asleep heading into Monday’s reopen. As of Sunday morning in New York, U.S. markets are closed, and Hong Kong’s cash market won’t reopen until Monday, Dec. 29, according to HKEX’s trading calendar. HKEX For U.S.-based investors watching Asia, that reopen arrives sooner than it sounds: HKEX’s securities market runs a pre-opening auction session from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30
28 diciembre 2025
Shenzhen Stock Exchange Outlook: ChiNext, EV Battery Stocks in Focus as Beijing Signals More Proactive 2026 Policy

Shenzhen Stock Exchange Outlook: ChiNext, EV Battery Stocks in Focus as Beijing Signals More Proactive 2026 Policy

NEW YORK, Dec. 28, 2025, 7:57 a.m. ET — Market closed. The Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) heads into its next trading session with investors balancing upbeat year-end positioning against a fresh set of policy signals and sector-specific warnings that matter disproportionately for Shenzhen’s tech- and manufacturing-heavy market. Mainland China’s markets are shut for the weekend, but the headlines have not stopped. In the past 24–48 hours, Beijing has reiterated a more “proactive” fiscal stance for 2026, regulators have rolled out tighter oversight of cross-border financing tied to overseas listings, and one of China’s best-followed auto industry voices warned of a
TMC Stock News, Forecasts and Analysis (Dec. 19, 2025): The Metals Company Surges as Options Heat Up and Deep-Sea Mining Policy Comes Into Focus

TMC Stock News, Forecasts and Analysis (Dec. 19, 2025): The Metals Company Surges as Options Heat Up and Deep-Sea Mining Policy Comes Into Focus

December 19, 2025 — Shares of TMC the metals company Inc. (NASDAQ: TMC) are back in the spotlight after another sharp move higher, extending what has already been a headline-grabbing year for one of the market’s most polarizing “critical minerals” stories: deep-sea mining. As of mid-day on Dec. 19, TMC stock traded around the mid-$7 range and was up roughly ~10% on the session, after opening near $7.00 and hitting an intraday high near $7.70. The Motley Fool That price action is the easy part. The harder — and far more important — question for investors is why TMC keeps
Shenzhen Stock Exchange News: ChiNext Holds Gains as Vanke Debt Talks, Delistings and 2026 Policy Outlook Shape Sentiment (Dec 20, 2025)

Shenzhen Stock Exchange News: ChiNext Holds Gains as Vanke Debt Talks, Delistings and 2026 Policy Outlook Shape Sentiment (Dec 20, 2025)

SHENZHEN / BEIJING — December 20, 2025. The Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) is closed on Saturday, but the story of Shenzhen-listed equities is still moving—because the most important forces driving prices right now are not limited to the trading day. Heading into the final stretch of 2025, investors are weighing a familiar China-market mix: selective optimism around innovation and “new economy” themes, a persistent drag from property-sector stress, and close attention to market-rule tweaks that can change liquidity in a hurry. TradingHours+2Trading Economics+2 Below is what matters for the SZSE as of December 20, 2025—including the latest market snapshot, the
20 diciembre 2025
Luxury Boom vs. Fed Gloom: European Markets Whipsaw (Sept 23–24, 2025)

QQQ Stock Analysis & Forecast: Tech Earnings, Fed Policy, and Outlook

Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ) – the popular ETF tracking the tech-heavy Nasdaq-100 – has experienced notable swings heading into mid-November 2025. After rallying to a fresh record high in late October, QQQ saw a pullback as investors balanced blockbuster tech earnings against renewed interest rate concerns. Despite the recent volatility, the ETF remains in an uptrend year-to-date, buoyed by robust results from its top holdings and hopes that artificial intelligence (AI) and other growth drivers will continue to fuel long-term gains. Below we dive into QQQ’s recent performance, the impact of Big Tech earnings, Federal Reserve policy signals, macroeconomic
15 noviembre 2025
EV Stocks Weekly Recap: Tesla’s China Bounce, Rivian Recall and Policy Shockwaves Rock the Sector (Dec 1–7, 2025)

EV Stocks Weekly Recap: Tesla’s China Bounce, Rivian Recall and Policy Shockwaves Rock the Sector (Dec 1–7, 2025)

The first week of December 2025 was anything but quiet for electric vehicle (EV) stocks. While global EV adoption is still on a long‑term upward trajectory, markets spent the week wrestling with collapsing U.S. EV sales, fresh recalls, aggressive Chinese competition, and yet more price cuts from Tesla. Below is a news-style recap of the key EV stock movers and the major forecasts and analyses that shaped sentiment between 1–7 December 2025. This Week in EV Stocks – At a Glance Key EV & auto headlines, Dec 1–7 2025 Barron’s Ford Stock Falls. It’s Getting Ugly for EV Sales. 5
Merck (MRK) Stock Today – December 8, 2025: Pipeline Bets, Cidara Deal and Vaccine Policy Risks

Merck (MRK) Stock Today – December 8, 2025: Pipeline Bets, Cidara Deal and Vaccine Policy Risks

Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK) is back in the spotlight. As of the afternoon of December 8, 2025, Merck shares trade around $98–99, down about 1% on the day and modestly below their recent 52‑week high of $105.84 reached in late November. That pullback comes after a powerful rebound from a May low near $76, driven by excitement over new cardiovascular and respiratory drugs, plus a $9.2 billion flu‑drug acquisition — even as investors remain focused on the looming 2028 patent cliff for Keytruda and fresh regulatory headwinds.Finviz+2Reuters+2 Below is a detailed, news‑ready rundown of today’s key headlines, stock
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Salesforce stock tries to stabilize after AI “software-mageddon” — Feb. 25 earnings is the next test

Las acciones de Salesforce intentan estabilizarse tras el “software-magedón” de la IA: el próximo test serán los resultados del 25 de febrero

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Las acciones de Salesforce subieron un 0,1% a $190,07 el viernes tras una semana de caída del 9%. El sector software perdió $1 billón en valor desde el 28 de enero, y el índice S&P 500 de software y servicios bajó 4,6% el jueves. Salesforce presentará resultados el 25 de febrero. La presión proviene de la rápida integración de nuevas herramientas de IA como Claude Opus 4.6 de Anthropic.
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