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US weekly Initial Jobless Claims decline to 214,000 vs. 223,000 expected

There were 214,000 Initial Jobless Claims in the week ending December 20, a decrease of 10,000 from the previous week's unrevised level, the US Department of Labor (DOL) reported on Wednesday.

12/24/2025
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Silver up over 1%, hits new all-time high

silver jumped 1.20% selling for $72.39 per ounce. gold was flat, going for $4,494 per ounce. platinum advanced by 0.84% to sell at $2,290.54 per ounce, while palladium lost 0.62%, going for $1,839.09 per ounce.

12/24/2025
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Canada's GDP contracts by 0.3% in October

Canada's gross domestic product (GDP) dipped by 0.3% in October compared to the previous month, Statistics Canada revealed in a report on Tuesday.

12/23/2025
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The gross domestic product (GDP) of the United States rose 4.3%

The gross domestic product (GDP) of the United States rose 4.3% year-over-year in the third quarter of 2025, the Bureau of Economic Analysis announced in its second estimate on Tuesday.

12/23/2025
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The Pound Sterling climbs to an almost 12-week high near 1.3500 against the US Dollar as growing expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2026 weigh heavily on the greenback.

The Pound Sterling revisited an almost 12-week high, trading close to the 1.3500 level against the US Dollar during European trading hours on Tuesday. The GBP/USD pair extended its gains as the US Dollar came under strong selling pressure across the board.

12/23/2025
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Silver hits $70 for the first time

Silver reached a historic milestone, climbing to $70 per ounce for the first time ever. The surge extends a powerful rally driven by strong investor demand, while other precious metals also moved higher, reflecting broad-based strength across the sector.

12/23/2025
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UK GDP Growth Confirmed at 0.1% in Q3 2025

London, December 22, 2025 – The United Kingdom's economy expanded modestly in the third quarter of 2025, with gross domestic product (GDP) rising by 0.1% on a quarterly basis, according to data released Monday by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

12/22/2025
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German producer prices down 2.3% in November

Annual producer price inflation in Germany declined by 2.3% in November, data from the country's statistical office Destatis showed on Friday. On a monthly basis, the Producer Price Index remained unchanged.

12/19/2025
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UK Retail Sales Rise 0.6% in November

Retail sales in the United Kingdom increased by 0.6% in November compared to the same month last year, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Friday.

12/19/2025
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German Consumer Confidence Expected to Decline in January

German consumer confidence is expected to weaken in January, with the index forecast to fall to -26.9, marking a 3.7-point decline from the revised December reading of -23.2, according to data released by GfK and the Nuremberg Institute for Market Decisions (NIM) on Friday.

12/19/2025
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US Inflation Eases in November

Annual inflation in the United States reached 2.7% in November, decreasing from 3% in September, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed in its report on Thursday.

12/18/2025
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US Initial Jobless Claims Decline

The number of seasonally adjusted initial jobless claims in the United States fell by 13,000 to 224,000 in the week ending December 13, according to data released Thursday by the US Department of Labor.The decline suggests continued resilience in the US labor market, with layoffs remaining relatively low despite ongoing economic uncertainty.

12/18/2025
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Eurosystem Inflation & Growth Outlook

The Eurosystem, comprising the European Central Bank and the national central banks of the euro area, expects inflation to average 2.1% in 2025, before easing to 1.9% in 2026, 1.8% in 2027, and returning to 2.0% in 2028.The 2026 inflation forecast has been revised upward from 1.7%, mainly reflecting expectations that services inflation will decline more slowly than previously anticipated.

12/18/2025
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Oil Prices Jump as US-Venezuela Tensions Fuel Market Uncertainty

Global oil prices posted solid gains as growing uncertainty over US-Venezuela relations lifted market sentiment. US benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for January delivery climbed 2.44% to settle at $56.62 per barrel. Meanwhile, Brent crude for February delivery rose 2.24%, closing at $60.24 per barrel.

12/17/2025
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Eurozone Inflation Steady at 2.1% in November

According to Eurostat, the European Commission’s statistical office, the annual inflation rate in the Eurozone remained at 2.1% in November, unchanged from October. This final estimate was slightly revised downward from the preliminary 2.2% forecast.

12/17/2025
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Silver Hits New All-Time High Above $65

Silver surged to a new record, reaching $65.25 per ounce, driven by strong investor demand. This represents a 2.5% jump from previous levels. Other precious metals also saw mixed movements: spot gold rose 0.48% to $4,325.64 per ounce, platinum increased 1.39% to $1,599.59, while palladium fell 1.37% to $1,880.14.

12/17/2025
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UK Inflation Eases to 3.2% in November

The United Kingdom’s annual inflation rate declined to 3.2% in November, down from 3.6% in October, according to data released on Wednesday by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

12/17/2025
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US nonfarm payrolls rise by 64,000 in November

Nonfarm employment in the United States rose by 64,000 jobs in November, exceeding market expectations, according to a report released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

12/16/2025
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Eurozone posts €18.4 billion trade surplus in October

The euro area recorded a trade surplus of €18.4 billion in October, according to figures released Tuesday by Eurostat. The surplus increased from €7.1 billion a year earlier and was unchanged from the revised September level. Exports rose 1% year-on-year to €258 billion, while imports fell 3.6% to €239.6 billion.

12/16/2025
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Germany’s economic outlook strengthens in December

Germany’s economic sentiment index climbed to 45.8 in December, marking a 7.3-point increase from the prior month, according to a survey released Tuesday by the ZEW economic research institute.

12/16/2025