Press Review
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U.S. holiday spending hits record $187 billion online and S&P 500 gains on tech rally – Press Review 22 December 2025
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Key Takeaways U.S. holiday spending reached a record $187 billion online, shaping the market landscape for this press review dated 22 December 2025. Robust consumer demand, technology and AI-driven strength in equities, and shifting macroeconomic indicators provide traders with a…
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ECB holds rates steady and Italy GDP growth revised downward – Press Review 21 December 2025
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Key Takeaways On 21 December 2025, the Press Review highlights the ECBโs decision to hold rates steady while signaling a persistent hawkish stance. This reflects ongoing discipline in euro area monetary policy. The ECB maintains a hawkish policy stance, keeping…
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Bank of Italy warns on slowing growth and Italian yields spike as BTP auction demand cools – Press Review 20 December 2025
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Key Takeaways On 20 December 2025, the financial market press review focuses on the Bank of Italy’s warning about slowing economic growth while maintaining its policy stance. Markets show fragmented euro-area recovery signals and rising caution in Italian debt markets….
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Fed signals fewer 2026 rate cuts and S&P 500 drops as tech selloff widens – Press Review 19 December 2025
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Key Takeaways Top story: The Federal Reserve signaled fewer rate cuts in 2026, pushing Treasury yields above 4.5% and shifting rate expectations. The S&P 500 dropped 1.2% as a tech-led selloff widened, increasing pressure across major US indexes. US CPI…
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Market volatility creates opportunities for disciplined traders and economic data shapes week – Press Review 18 December 2025
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Key Takeaways Top story: Market volatility is creating fresh opportunities for disciplined traders who maintain structure and emotional control. Economic data releases provide a crucial framework for this weekโs trading strategies and risk management. Currency pairs are displaying new technical…
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Eurozone inflation slows in December and Wall Street opens lower after US jobs data – Press Review 17 December 2025
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Key Takeaways Eurozone December inflation slowed unexpectedly, prompting renewed focus on the ECBโs future rate path. Wall Street opened lower as mixed US jobs data unsettled risk appetite. Technology sector volatility increased ahead of key earnings releases. Italian BTP-German yield…
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Fed cuts rates 25bp and S&P 500 hits record in Santa Claus rally – Press Review 16 December 2025
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Key Takeaways The Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points as expected and signaled more easing, reinforcing market confidence in near-term monetary support. The S&P 500 reached a record high amid the ongoing Santa Claus rally, reflecting strong risk…
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Small-cap tech stocks surge pre-market and silver prices jump on geopolitical catalysts – Press Review 14 December 2025
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Key Takeaways On 14 December 2025, small-cap tech stocks surged during pre-market trading, with broader financial market analysis revealing volatility driven by global events. Investors assessed geopolitical catalysts and central bank signals, influencing sentiment across equities, metals, and currencies. Top…
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Fed resumes rate cuts as job market cools and S&P 500 hits new highs on tech rally – Press Review 13 December 2025
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Key Takeaways Top story: The Federal Reserve has resumed rate cuts as job growth slows, redirecting policy focus from inflation to labor market stability. The European Central Bank is holding rates steady near neutrality, underscoring Europeโs leadership in global policy…
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Fed cuts 25bps as dot plot signals fewer future cuts and Swiss National Bank holds rate at 0% – Press Review 12 December 2025
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Key Takeaways On 12 December 2025, the financial market press review highlights the Federal Reserveโs decision to cut rates by 25 basis points, with projections signaling fewer future cuts than previously anticipated. Diverging central bank strategies, mixed equity market movements,…
