Oil Prices Hold Near Two-Week Highs as Markets Await Fed Rate Cut and Monitor Geopolitical Risks

Dec 08, 2025 02:47 am UTC| Economy

Oil prices hovered near two-week highs on Monday as global markets anticipated a possible U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate cut that could boost economic growth and strengthen energy demand. Brent crude futures edged up 4...

Japan’s Q3 Economic Contraction Deepens as Revised Data Signals Stronger Headwinds

Dec 08, 2025 02:35 am UTC| Economy

Japans economy shrank more sharply in the third quarter than previously reported, according to revised data released by the Cabinet Office. The updated figures show the countrys annualised GDP contracting by 2.3%, steeper...

U.S. Stock Futures Hold Steady Ahead of Key Fed Decision

Dec 08, 2025 02:33 am UTC| Economy

U.S. stock futures were steady on Sunday evening as investors looked ahead to this weeks Federal Reserve meeting, where policymakers are widely expected to deliver another interest-rate cut. As of 20:15 ET (01:15 GMT), SP...

U.S. Defense Bill Sets Record $901 Billion Budget, Includes Ukraine Aid

Dec 08, 2025 02:31 am UTC| Politics Economy

U.S. lawmakers have introduced a sweeping annual defense policy bill that authorizes a historic $901 billion in national security spending for fiscal year 2026surpassing President Donald Trumps original budget request. The...

Global Currencies Steady Ahead of Key Central Bank Decisions

Dec 08, 2025 02:22 am UTC| Economy

The U.S. dollar held firm on Monday after two weeks of declines, as traders prepared for a busy stretch of central bank meetings led by the U.S. Federal Reserve. Markets have largely priced in an interest rate cut from the...

Holiday Economic Questions: What Bank of America Says You Should Expect

Dec 07, 2025 04:03 am UTC| Economy Insights & Views

Bank of America economist Aditya Bhave says this years holiday gatherings may bring more than cold weatherthey may spark tough conversations about inflation, housing, interest rates, and the broader U.S. economy. In a...

Russia Stocks Close Flat as MOEX Hits 1-Month High

Dec 07, 2025 00:58 am UTC| Economy

Russian equities ended Saturdays session flat, with the MOEX Russia Index holding steady and touching a fresh one-month high despite muted market activity. Investors saw little movement across major sectors, as several key...