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
US Inflation
Global stock markets are bracing for a pivotal week as crucial US inflation data, particularly the November 2025 Consumer Price Index (CPI), is set to be released. With inflation still hovering above the Federal Reserve's target despite an ongoing easing cycle, investors are keenly awaiting these figures, which
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
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
US Stock Market
As of Monday, December 15, 2025, the U.S. stock market is signaling a notably bullish start, with futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all registering gains in premarket trading. This widespread uptick comes as investors brace for a data-heavy week, filled
Central Bank
In a decisive and unexpected move on December 15, 2025, The Central Bank announced a significant reduction in its benchmark policy rate by 50 basis points, signaling an aggressive pivot to combat burgeoning economic slowdown and disinflationary pressures. This substantial rate cut, double the conventional 25 basis point adjustment, underscores
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
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
Economic Indicators
As December 12, 2025, arrives, investors find themselves at a crucial juncture, where a vigilant eye on key economic indicators is more critical than ever to successfully navigate the complex interplay of central bank policies, persistent inflation, and evolving growth dynamics. With the Federal Reserve having recently executed a series
Global Markets
The global financial landscape is once again highlighting its profound interconnectedness, as the performance of the United States stock market continues to send significant ripples across Asian and European trading floors. As of December 2025, a series of pivotal events, including the US Federal Reserve's recent interest rate
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Anna Paulson has sent a clear signal to markets, indicating a potential shift in the central bank's priorities. Speaking on December 12, 2025, Paulson expressed a growing concern for the U.S. labor market, stating she is "on the margin still
Federal Reserve
Washington D.C. – December 11, 2025 – The Federal Reserve delivered a significant shift in its monetary policy this week, embracing a decidedly less hawkish stance that has immediately reverberated through global financial markets. On December 10, 2025, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced its third consecutive interest rate cut,