The Philippine central bank is expected to cut rates by 25 bps, while the Reserve Bank of Australia is seen leaving rates unchanged. Key data releases include China’s trade and inflation, and Taiwan’s trade
Gold price trades on a flat note near $4,205 during the early Asian trading hours on Friday. Rising US Treasury yields and upbeat US jobs data cap upside for the precious metal.
Anglogold Ashanti shares have soared this year amid a spike in gold prices. While the shares might take a breather for now, it is a buy-on-the-dip candidate for 2026.
Euro retreats somewhat on Thursday as traders digest the last round of US jobs data, as they also brace for the release of the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, the Core Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index.
Shares of social network operator Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META)
jumped 3.6% in the afternoon session after reports indicated the company planned significant budget cuts for its metaverse division, Reality Labs.
Shares of digital lending platform LendingClub (NYSE:LC) jumped 3.6% in the afternoon session after JPMorgan raised its price target on the company's stock to $25 from $22 while maintaining an 'Overweight' rating. The investment bank also identified Lending Club as its 'Top Pick,' noting the new target represented a potential 33% upside. This positive view came on the heels of other favorable news for the company. LendingClub had recently reported third-quarter earnings that beat analyst expectations. The company also announced a $100 million stock repurchase program and revealed a new partnership to enter the home improvement financing market, a sector valued at $500 billion.
Shares of hotel and casino entertainment company Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR)
fell 2.9% in the afternoon session after Jefferies downgraded the stock to Hold from Buy and other investment firms cut their price targets, citing concerns over the company's growth prospects and digital operations. The downgrade from Jefferies was prompted by worries about the company's growth path and a 46% drop in earnings from its digital gaming division. Other analysts also expressed caution, with CFRA lowering its price target due to concerns about Caesars' balance sheet. Stifel also reduced its price target, pointing to disappointing digital performance. The wave of negative analyst sentiment followed the company's announcement that Vice Chair of the Board Don Kornstein planned to retire, effective December 31, 2025.
Shares of personal wellness company WeightWatchers (NASDAQ:WW) fell 3.4% in the afternoon session after investors reacted to weak analyst sentiment and a recent earnings report that showed a significant miss on profits. The company reported a loss per share of $0.44, which was wider than the consensus estimate of a $0.14 loss. This indicated that the company's financial performance was worse than experts had predicted. Although the company's revenue of $172.09 million slightly beat expectations, the larger-than-expected loss seemed to be the primary concern driving the stock down. The overall analyst view was cautious, with an average rating of "Reduce" based on two "Hold" ratings and one "Sell" rating.
New York - December 4, 2025 - In a year defined by global economic uncertainty, one industry continues to surge ahead at record-breaking speed: AI-driven zero-inventory e-commerce . The dropshipping and automated retail sector, valued at $365.6 billion in 2024, is projected to surpass $1.25 trillion by 2030, accelerated by the explosive growth of TikTok Shop, ultra-fast logistics, and AI support tools reshaping how ordinary people make money online.
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed up by +0.11%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down by -0.07%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down by -0.10%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) ros...
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America is no longer in a normal business cycle, but instead entering a Fourth Turning–style crisis driven by debt saturation, collapsing affordability, and a loss of trust in key institutions.
New York, NY – December 4, 2025 – Wall Street is currently navigating a period of palpable tension and cautious optimism, with market volatility predominantly fueled by the fervent anticipation of imminent Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. As the year draws to a close, investors find themselves in a "holding breath" stance,
The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday rose by +0.17%. The dollar recovered from a 5-week low on Thursday and moved higher after US weekly initial unemployment claims unexpectedly fell to a 3-year low, which was hawkish for Fed policy and positive fo...
As of early December 2025, the U.S. stock market finds itself in a precarious yet optimistic position, with both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 index hovering tantalizingly close to their all-time record highs. This remarkable resilience in equity valuations comes amidst a period of
December 4, 2025 – Gold prices are holding remarkably firm, hovering near multi-month highs, as robust expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts continue to dominate market sentiment. This resilience in the precious metal persists even amidst a backdrop of mixed US labor data, which, rather than dampening dovish bets, appears
New York, NY – December 4, 2025 – The U.S. stock market is currently treading a path of cautious optimism and heightened volatility, as Wall Street increasingly solidifies its hopes for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut at its upcoming December 9-10 meeting. This pervasive sentiment, largely fueled by recent dovish
As the calendar turns to late 2025, whispers from Washington D.C. indicate a significant potential shake-up at the helm of the nation's central bank. Kevin Hassett, a prominent economist and former top advisor to President Donald Trump, is reportedly a leading contender for the Federal Reserve Chair, with an
The cryptocurrency market has once again been shaken by a significant price correction in Bitcoin (BTC), with the digital asset experiencing a sharp decline in November and early December 2025. This latest downturn, which saw Bitcoin plummet from an October peak of approximately $125,000-$126,000 to lows around
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