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Gold nears record high after Fed rate cut

Gold prices have regained bullish momentum following the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision, wherein the central bank reduced its benchmark interest rate and signalled the possibility of further cuts in the coming year.

Nasdaq approaches record high following Fed rate cut

The Nasdaq index closed with gains following the Federal Reserve's decision to cut its benchmark interest rate, edging closer to its historical peak and maintaining its long-term bullish trend.

Euro holds in range amid German weakness and US uncertainty

The Euro is forming a consolidation pattern amidst economic uncertainty in key European nations such as Germany, and ambiguity regarding the Federal Reserve's monetary policy stance for the year 2026.

Why the S&P 500 is lagging the Nikkei this year

This year the performance gap between the Japanese Nikkei and the US S&P 500 has become very clear. The Nikkei is up about 29% year over year, while the S&P 500 is up around 13.55%. The difference comes mainly from how each country deals with interest rates, currency movements, and business conditions.

Japanese yen falls amid weakness in Q3 GDP data

Japan’s GDP growth rate contracted in the third quarter, highlighting economic weakness in the Asian nation and impacting the Japanese Yen at the daily close.

Micron Exits Consumer Memory to Focus on Advanced AI Data-Center Chips

Micron has recently made a strategic move the company announced it will exit its consumer-memory business including products under its Crucial brand and shift focus on advanced memory chips aimed at AI data centers.

Canadian dollar appreciates amid improved employment data

The Canadian Dollar (CAD) registered significant appreciation following better-than-expected results from the domestic labour market.

Canadian dollar recovery signs

The Canadian dollar has shown resilience this week, even as the U.S. dollar remains sensitive to incoming U.S. data. USD/CAD traders are watching oil moves that directly affect the Canadian dollar’s terms of trade, Canada domestic data, Bank of Canada positioning, and U.S. macro surprises, including the delayed PCE inflation print. The net result has been choppy price action in USD/CAD, with the pair trading in a tight but decisive range for now.

S&P 500 nears record high as markets await Fed decision

The S&P 500 index is trading near its all-time high as investors await the Federal Reserve's decision on December 10. Expectations of a monetary easing stance have supported US equity prices, yet mixed economic signals introduce uncertainty regarding the central bank’s impending determination.

Slow ECB signals add pressure to the DAX

DAX index is entering a decisive phase as investors attempt to balance fragile domestic economic conditions against global market forces that continue to shape risk appetite. While parts of the index remain supported by large export-driven companies and selective technology exposure, the backdrop for Europe’s largest economy remains soft. Growth is weak.