Finance
As of December 18, 2025, the financial markets are grappling with a paradox that few analysts predicted a year ago: cooling inflation is no longer a guarantee of rock-bottom interest rates. While the Federal Reserve has successfully navigated the U.S. economy toward a "soft landing," the bond
CPI
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a critical data release that has sent ripples through the global financial markets, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported on December 18, 2025, that inflationary pressures in the United States cooled significantly in November. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed a year-over-year increase of 2.
Australia
The Australian federal government’s Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO), released on December 17, 2025, has painted a picture of an economy caught between a rock and a hard place. While the Treasury reported a modest $5.4 billion improvement in the projected underlying cash deficit—now forecast at
Stock Market
Wall Street surged to historic heights this week as the release of long-awaited inflation data provided a definitive "cool-down" signal that investors had been craving. On December 18, 2025, the November Consumer Price Index (CPI) report revealed a headline inflation rate of 2.7% year-over-year, significantly undercutting the
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
2026 Stock Market
As 2025 draws to a close, Wall Street's gaze is firmly fixed on the horizon of 2026, painting a picture of cautious optimism for the stock market. Analysts are largely forecasting continued upward momentum, fueled by robust corporate earnings growth, an anticipated easing of monetary policy, and the
Financial Markets
As 2025 draws to a close, the financial markets are in the midst of a significant recalibration, driven by a pivotal Federal Reserve interest rate cut, persistent inflationary pressures, and a visibly cooling labor market. Investors are grappling with the implications of these macroeconomic shifts, alongside a nuanced narrative emerging
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
Financial Markets
The global financial markets are currently navigating a complex landscape in December 2025, striving to regain stability after a series of significant pullbacks throughout the year. Characterized by slowing global growth, persistent inflation in key regions, and a cautious but proactive stance from central banks, the market's immediate
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
Stock Market
As the trading day approached its midpoint on December 16, 2025, a palpable sense of unease gripped Wall Street, sending major U.S. stock indices into negative territory. Renewed concerns over persistent inflation and the specter of a more aggressive stance from the Federal Reserve have cast a shadow over
US Economy
The US stock market experienced immediate volatility and a mixed reaction following the release of the November 2025 jobs report, which presented a complex picture of a softening, yet still resilient, labor market. Initial impulses of optimism quickly dissipated, leading major indexes to open lower as investors grappled with implications