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US markets slide amid heavy week of economic data
US equity indices retreated as investors positioned ahead of a busy macroeconomic calendar that includes delayed inflation and employment releases. Concerns about elevated valuations in technology stocks added to the caution. Meanwhile, Chinese activity indicators disappointed, underscoring persistent weakness in retail demand and manufacturing momentum.
16 Dec 2025, 03:02
Broadcom tops forecast; but AI jitters pressure markets
Broadcom reported stronger-than-expected third-quarter results, yet its share price tumbled as investors expressed renewed scepticism about the valuation of AI-exposed technology firms and the near-term returns on heavy AI capital expenditure. Elsewhere, the UK’s industrial sector remained in contraction but performed better than feared, and Japan’s industrial activity moderated on a year-on-year basis amid a softening macro backdrop.
12 Dec 2025, 23:48Oracle misses revenue forecasts, adding AI uncertainty
Oracle’s share price tumbled after revenues marginally missed analyst expectations, reigniting investor concerns about high AI-related spending and potential overvaluation in the technology sector. Gold rallied on lower US interest-rate expectations following the Fed’s recent decision, and Australia’s unemployment rate held steady, easing some pressure on the RBA.
12 Dec 2025, 00:30Fed cuts rates, signals new neutral stance; markets climb
The Federal Reserve reduced its policy rate by 25 basis points to 3.75 per cent and revised its economic projections, signalling a move to a more neutral stance for 2026. Although the Fed upgraded near-term GDP and lowered its PCE forecast, it emphasised the continued trade-off between persistently elevated inflation and emerging labour-market weakness. Markets responded positively: equities rose, yields fell and the dollar softened.
11 Dec 2025, 00:36JOLTs strength fuels market jitters before Fed meeting
The JOLTs survey showed a recovery in vacancies for September and October, rekindling debate over the Federal Reserve’s path even as market pricing for a December cut remains elevated. The Reserve Bank of Australia held rates at 3.6 per cent and signalled little appetite for further cuts, while German external trade produced mixed readings that underscore broader European stagnation.
10 Dec 2025, 00:10Chinese stocks climb on strong exports, trade balance
Chinese equities advanced after a surprise improvement in the trade balance, driven by stronger-than-expected exports to Europe and Asia. Markets elsewhere were mixed: US equities slipped while 10-year Treasury yields rose as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy decision. Japan’s economy, by contrast, contracted in Q3, underscoring divergent regional dynamics.
8 Dec 2025, 23:12US PCE mixed; markets edge higher amid monetary easing hopes
The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index printed mixed results, with headline inflation rising modestly while core PCE eased slightly. Markets responded positively as investors continued to price a high probability of Federal Reserve easing in December, even though economic signals remain uneven. Consumer sentiment improved marginally and Canada reported a notable fall in unemployment, supporting the Canadian dollar.
5 Dec 2025, 23:34US jobless claims fall, but easing outlook stays unchanged
Initial US jobless claims fell to a three-year low, signalling intermittent strength in the labour market, yet the market’s priced outlook for Federal Reserve easing remains effectively unchanged. Oil and gas markets responded to geopolitical developments and demand expectations. Investors are awaiting upcoming Fed guidance before materially altering policy expectations.
5 Dec 2025, 00:22Fed rate-cut odds climb on softer-than-expected ADP data
Private payroll data from ADP surprised to the downside in November, registering a contraction that reinforced markets’ expectations of Federal Reserve easing. The ISM services PMI, by contrast, showed continued resilience in the US services sector. Outside the US, Australia’s GDP decelerated in Q3, while US crude inventories recorded a modest build.
3 Dec 2025, 22:27EU inflation tick lifts euro as BoE, OECD warn of risks
The euro registered a modest gain after European Union inflation accelerated slightly more than expected. At the same time, the Bank of England and the OECD issued warnings about financial-stability risks stemming from elevated valuations in AI-linked equities and broader trade-policy uncertainty.
3 Dec 2025, 00:12