Dollar Index Hits Seven-Week Low After Fed Rate Cut
The dollar index dropped to 98.5, its lowest in seven weeks, after the Fed's dovish stance and rate cut, signaling potential future cuts.
Hong Kong Stocks Rise 0.8% on Rate Cuts and Sentiment Boos
Hong Kong stocks rose 0.8% supported by interest rate cuts and improved sentiment, while caution prevailed ahead of Chinese credit data.
Oil Prices Climb After US Seizes Venezuelan Tanker
Oil prices rise to $59/bbl after US seizes Venezuelan tanker, raising geopolitical tensions and supply concerns.
Australian Stocks Reverse Three-Day Downtrend
Australian stocks rose 0.7%, supported by gold and mining, reaching a two-week high amid a decline in employment.
Japanese Stocks Exhibit Mixed Trends Amid Tech Sector Vola
Japanese stocks stabilized with mixed performance in the technology sector following the U.S. interest rate cut and a decline in Oracle shares.
Hong Kong Lowers Base Interest Rate to 4.0%
Hong Kong cuts base interest rate to 4.0% following U.S. Fed's move, marking the lowest since Oct 2022 amid economic growth.
UK House Price Balance Shows Unexpected Improvement
UK house price balance improved to -16% in Nov 2025, despite London’s decline to -44%. Optimism grows in most regions.
Australia's Employment Falls Amid Stable Unemployment Rate
The unemployment rate in Australia remained steady at 4.3% despite a drop in employment by 21,300 jobs in November 2025.
Federal Reserve Cuts Rates by 25 Basis Points and Expects Only One Cut in 2026
Fed cuts rates by 25bps, expects one more cut in 2026. Inflation down, growth up. Committee shows disagreement on pace of cuts.
The Central Bank of the UAE Decides to Cut the Base Rate on Overnight Deposit Facilities by 25 Basis Points
The UAE Central Bank cuts the overnight deposit base rate by 25 basis points to 3.65%, effective December 11.
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