Stock Market
As the calendar turns to the final weeks of December 2025, the ghost of Christmas past—specifically the "Reverse Santa Rally" of 2024—seems to have been exorcised from Wall Street. With the S&P 500 sitting at approximately 6,800 points and boasting a year-to-date return
Economy
As of today, December 18, 2025, the U.S. economy appears to have achieved what many skeptics once deemed impossible: a "soft landing." The latest inflation data released this week has confirmed a cooling trend that brings the Federal Reserve’s long-term targets within reach without the once-feared
CPI
The United States economy received a significant boost on December 18, 2025, as the Bureau of Labor Statistics released a pivotal inflation report that suggests the long battle against rising prices is entering its final stages. The November Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed headline inflation slowing to 2.7% year-over-year,
US Inflation
The global financial landscape underwent a seismic shift on December 18, 2025, as the release of long-awaited U.S. inflation data triggered a massive relief rally across international markets. After a grueling 43-day federal government shutdown that left investors blind to economic reality—a period now dubbed the "Data
Consumer Spending
As the 2025 holiday season reaches its fever pitch, the American consumer is performing a remarkable, if precarious, balancing act. On one hand, total holiday spending is projected to surpass the $1 trillion mark for the first time in history, driven by a record-breaking Thanksgiving weekend where over 202 million
VIX
The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), often referred to as Wall Street’s "fear gauge," sits at 17.28 as of December 18, 2025. While this level is a far cry from the panic-induced heights of the previous month, it remains stubbornly above its long-term historical anchor of 15.
Consumer Spending
As the 2025 holiday shopping season reaches its final stretch, a complex picture of the American consumer is emerging. Recent spending reports indicate a record-breaking performance in nominal terms, yet beneath the surface, a "K-shaped" recovery is creating a stark divide in the retail sector. While total holiday
Poland
The Polish industrial sector, long considered the manufacturing engine of Central Europe, hit a surprising speed bump in late 2025. According to the latest data released by the Central Statistical Office (GUS), industrial production fell by 1.1% year-on-year in November 2025, a sharp reversal from the robust 3.3%
Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve, in its December 2025 Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, has once again adjusted its monetary policy, enacting a third consecutive interest rate cut to a new target range of 3.50%–3.75%. This decisive move underscores the central bank's commitment to navigating a
Retail Sales
Recent retail sales data for October 2025 has unveiled a picture of stagnation, with overall figures remaining flat compared to the previous month. This unexpected plateau, falling short of economists' modest expectations for a slight increase, has sent a ripple of uncertainty through financial markets. While the headline number
Federal Reserve
In a landmark decision shaping the financial landscape for 2026 and beyond, the Federal Reserve, in its December 2025 meeting, enacted a significant shift in its monetary policy. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted to cut the benchmark federal funds rate by 25 basis points, establishing a new target
Chile
Chile is currently experiencing a significant and faster-than-anticipated decline in its inflation rate, a pivotal economic shift that is sending ripples through both its domestic economy and the global commodity landscape. As of November 2025, the annual inflation rate stood at a three-year low of 3.4%, a remarkable turnaround