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European banks powered a record year for stocks, while Novo and Puma lagged

Europe’s equity rally in 2025 was broad, but it was banks that did the heavy lifting, delivering their strongest run in decades as earnings held up and payouts surged. Not everyone joined the party: Novo Nordisk and Puma were among the headline laggards as sector-specific headwinds piled up.

30 Dec 2025, 08:58

Gold and silver hit fresh records as geopolitics and a weaker dollar fuel the rally

Gold and silver climbed to new all-time highs as geopolitical tensions lifted haven demand and a broad pullback in the US dollar extended what is already a standout year for precious metals.

26 Dec 2025, 08:11

Nikkei slips as BOJ caution weigh on sentiment

The Nikkei 225 ended Wednesday’s session lower, falling 212 points, or 0.4%, to close at 50,255, after early gains faded amid a stronger yen and shifting expectations around Japan’s monetary policy. Currency strength pressured export-heavy sectors, while financial stocks pulled back after last week’s rally. Technology shares, however, offered some support, with selective gains driven by positive analyst upgrades and global tech momentum.

24 Dec 2025, 09:01

Yen faces pressure amid intervention signals, rate uncertainty, and inflation gap

The current weakness, combined with signals of possible intervention, keeps investors alert to currency market volatility. At the same time, Japan’s interest rate policy remains flexible, with additional hikes possible if economic conditions improve. However, inflation remains below the target level needed to justify aggressive tightening.

23 Dec 2025, 08:21

U.S. GDP forecasts fall slowing to 3.2%

U.S. prepares to release its advance estimate for third quarter GDP this week, economists are revising down the growth outlook. Earlier estimates suggested growth was near 3.8%, but many forecasters now expect a slower pace closer to 3.2% or below. This adjustment doesn’t signal recession, but it shows a moderation in economic momentum and reflects several important trends shaping the U.S. economy today.

22 Dec 2025, 10:53

Gold breaks $4400 for first time as rate-cut bets and Venezuela tensions fuel haven demand

Gold breaks $4400 for first time as rate-cut bets and Venezuela tensions fuel haven demand

22 Dec 2025, 08:18

Japan raises interest rates to 30-year high

Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised its key interest rate on Friday to 0.75%, the highest level seen in three decades. This move marks another step in ending years of ultra-loose monetary policy, and many policymakers indicated they are ready for more increases if inflation and economic data continue to justify it.

19 Dec 2025, 09:50

S&P 500 slides as tech and AI investment uncertainty mounts

U.S. equities came under broad pressure, with the S&P 500 falling 1.16%, as selling intensified across technology and semiconductor stocks. The decline highlights a shift in market sentiment, as investors move toward a more cautious, defensive stance following a prolonged period of gains. Losses were widespread across the index, reflecting growing concern about high-valuation sectors that have driven much of the market’s recent strength.

18 Dec 2025, 09:31

U.S. economic data points to gradual cooling

Yesterday’s economic data suggested that the U.S. economy is gradually slowing down. The Dollar Index (DXY) stayed under pressure and failed to reach recent highs, as investors reassessed expectations for Federal Reserve policy in the coming months. While the data did not indicate a sharp slowdown, it reinforced the view that economic momentum is easing, especially in the labor market and consumer spending.

17 Dec 2025, 08:57

Nasdaq falls 3% as investors rethink tech and AI stocks

Nasdaq dropped around 3% after investors started pulling back from technology and AI-related stocks. The move came after months of strong gains, as many traders decided to take profits and reassessed how much risk they want to hold and concern about the amount of funding compared to the return they are getting. Most of the selling were seen in large technology companies, especially those linked to artificial intelligence. While AI remains a long-term growth story.

16 Dec 2025, 09:03