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December, 2025

• 31 December 2025 5:04 pm

  Oil Prices Edge Higher but Remain on Track for Worst Year Since 2020

  

  Oil prices traded modestly higher on Wednesday but were still heading toward their steepest annual losses since 2020, as persistent concerns over a global supply surplus overshadowed recurring geopolitical tensions that offered only limited, short-lived support. As of 05:30 ET (10:30 GMT), Brent crude futures for March delivery rose 0.2% …

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• 31 December 2025 3:57 pm

  European Stocks Trade Mixed in Early New Year’s Eve Session as Markets Prepare for Early Close

  

  European shares traded mixed on Wednesday during New Year’s Eve trading, with several major markets operating on shortened schedules and defense stocks among the notable gainers. By 09:24, the U.K.’s FTSE 100 was down 0.03% and set to close early, while Germany’s DAX remained shut for the holiday. France’s CAC …

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• 31 December 2025 1:55 pm

  Bitcoin Edges Higher but Heads for Yearly Decline After Steep Q4 Selloff

  

  Bitcoin rose slightly on Wednesday but remained on course to end 2025 in negative territory, weighed down by a sharp fourth-quarter downturn as thin liquidity and fading risk appetite pressured the broader cryptocurrency market. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was last up 1.3% at $89,010 by 06:56 ET (11:56 GMT). Despite …

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• 31 December 2025 11:55 am

  Asian Markets End 2025 on a High Note Despite Holiday Closures and Trade Volatility

  

  Most Asian stock markets were closed on Wednesday, the final trading day of 2025, but the region remained on track to finish the year with strong gains, led by technology and semiconductor shares amid accelerating demand for artificial intelligence, despite periodic volatility tied to U.S. trade policy. With major markets …

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• 31 December 2025 10:56 am

  Gold Prices Edge Higher in Asia After Sharp Pullback From Record Highs

  

  Gold prices rose modestly in Asian trading on Tuesday, recovering slightly after a steep drop from near record highs in the previous session, as year-end profit-taking eased and investors reassessed a range of geopolitical risks. By 00:12 ET (06:12 GMT), spot gold was up 0.7% at $4,362.30 per ounce, while …

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• 31 December 2025 2:31 am

  US Dollar Climbs on Strong Economic Signals, FOMC’s Measured Tone

  

  Economic Data Fuels Dollar Momentum: The US dollar rose to a one-week high on Tuesday, boosted by encouraging economic indicators and market expectations of a cautiously managed Federal Reserve. Recent data showed home prices increasing steadily across major cities, signaling resilience in the housing sector. The monthly and annual growth …

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• 31 December 2025 1:19 am

  Oil Retreats Amid Strong Dollar, Supported by Chinese Demand and Geopolitical Risks

  

  Oil prices fell on Tuesday as a stronger US dollar and rising American inventories weighed on the market, but robust Chinese demand, ongoing geopolitical tensions, and OPEC+ production freeze plans limited the losses.The market appears poised for a period of cautious equilibrium, balancing supply pressures with sustained global demand.Crude futures …

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• 31 December 2025 12:03 am

  US Session – Market Drivers: Markets Digest FOMC’s December Minutes

  

  Dollar Gains Strength as Fed Signals More Rate Cuts: As the year winds down, forex markets are digesting the latest insights from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) December meeting. The released minutes revealed that many Fed officials are open to additional rate cuts if inflation continues to ease, while …

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• 30 December 2025 11:13 pm

  FOMC Minutes Hint at More Rate Cuts as Economic Outlook Brightens

  

  The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) released the minutes of its December meeting, signaling that most officials are open to further interest rate reductions if inflation continues its gradual decline. The document also highlighted a modest upward revision to the U.S. economic growth forecast compared to the October meeting. Policymakers …

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• 30 December 2025 10:07 pm

  Yen Slides as US Treasury Yields Push Dollar Higher

  

  USD/JPY Gains Amid Dollar Strength: The Japanese yen weakened against the US dollar on Tuesday, pushing the USD/JPY pair up by approximately 0.3%. The yen came under clear pressure during US trading hours as a strong dollar and rising US Treasury yields made dollar-denominated assets more attractive compared to the …

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• 30 December 2025 8:46 pm

  Dow Drifts Lower as Holiday Lull Grips Wall Street

  

  Thin Trading, Soft Sectors, and a Fed Reality Check Cap the Year-End MoodThe Dow Jones Industrial Average edged lower on Tuesday, slipping by roughly 100 points as Wall Street continued to drift through a slow, holiday-thinned trading session. With many institutional players already sidelined for year-end, low volumes exaggerated modest …

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• 30 December 2025 7:40 pm

  Oil Prices Rise as Trump’s Warnings on Iran Rekindle Geopolitical Risk Premium

  

  Crude oil prices edged higher on Tuesday, shaking off earlier losses in Asian trading as geopolitical tensions resurfaced and overshadowed ongoing concerns about global oversupply. With trading volumes thinned by the year-end holiday period, political headlines had an outsized impact on market sentiment. West Texas Intermediate crude climbed above $58 …

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• 30 December 2025 7:07 pm

  Nasdaq Breaks the Lull While Investors Stay Cautious Ahead of FOMC Minutes

  

  U.S. stocks moved cautiously through a subdued session as investors largely stayed on the sidelines, waiting for fresh signals from the Federal Reserve. Trading activity remained light, reflecting a market reluctant to commit ahead of the release of the latest policy minutes. Within that muted environment, the Nasdaq Composite managed …

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