Financial Markets
As the trading day commenced on December 15, 2025, Wall Street opened with a complex tapestry of movements across its major indices. While the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite displayed a nuanced performance, market participants keenly observed several individual stocks making significant waves. The
Pakistan
Islamabad, Pakistan – December 15, 2025 – In a move that caught many analysts off guard, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) today announced an unexpected 50-basis-point reduction in its benchmark interest rate, bringing it down to 10.5%. This pivotal decision closely follows a significant $1.2 billion disbursement from the
Stock Market
December 15, 2025 – The financial markets are abuzz today as Dow Futures registered significant gains, pointing towards a strong open for U.S. equities, while silver prices experienced an extraordinary rally, reaching new highs above $60 per ounce. This dual surge in both traditional market indicators and safe-haven assets signals
Coffee Prices
The aroma of a freshly brewed coffee has long been a comforting staple of daily life, but in the United Kingdom, that comfort now comes with an increasingly hefty price tag. Welcome to the "era of the £5 coffee," a stark reality for many consumers as the cost
As 2025 draws to a close, the financial markets are presenting a fascinating tapestry of divergent trends and critical junctures. The venerable Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) has demonstrated remarkable resilience, achieving record highs, propelled by a significant sector rotation and favorable monetary policy. Concurrently, semiconductor giant Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA)
Lithium
In a significant move poised to reshape the North American lithium market, Li-FT Power Ltd. (TSXV: LIFT) has announced a binding agreement to acquire Winsome Resources Limited (ASX: WR1) in an all-shares transaction valued at approximately C$130.8 million (AUD 130.8 million). This strategic consolidation, unveiled on December
Stock Market
The U.S. stock market is experiencing a broad-based advance in December 2025, with major indices nearing or achieving all-time highs, as investors increasingly place their bets on a resilient economy and the prospect of inflation remaining largely under control. This surge reflects a growing optimism that the Federal Reserve
Phillips 66
Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) today announced a robust $2.4 billion capital budget for 2026, signaling a strategic commitment to both the expansion of its core operations and the diligent maintenance of its existing asset base. This significant financial outlay, unveiled on December 15, 2025, positions the energy giant to
Kpler
In a significant move set to reshape the landscape of commodities trading intelligence, Kpler, a global trade intelligence technology company, announced on December 15, 2025, its acquisition of Bridgeton Research Group LLC. This strategic integration aims to merge Bridgeton's specialized predictive insights into systematic trading strategies with Kpler&
India
India's Wholesale Price Index (WPI) has continued its downward trend, registering negative inflation for the second consecutive month in November 2025. This sustained period of easing price pressures, with the WPI standing at (-) 0.32 per cent in November, following a (-) 1.21 per cent dip
Hycroft Mining
Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: HYMC) today announced highly encouraging initial drill results from its ongoing 2025-2026 Exploration Drill Program at the Hycroft Mine in Nevada, specifically targeting the high-grade silver system within its Vortex zone. These promising findings, revealed on December 15, 2025, indicate a significant expansion of high-grade
India
India's wholesale inflation has continued its downward trajectory, registering negative figures for the second consecutive month in November 2025. This persistent disinflation, driven largely by a substantial fall in food prices and moderating energy costs, presents a nuanced economic landscape for India, characterized by both opportunities for monetary