Real-Time Financial News | 24/7 Market Updates

Sydney：12/24 22:26:56

Tokyo：12/24 22:26:56

Hong Kong：12/24 22:26:56

Singapore：12/24 22:26:56

Dubai：12/24 22:26:56

London：12/24 22:26:56

New York：12/24 22:26:56

2025-12-18 Thursday

2025-12-20

00:50:58

Poland relaxes restrictions on bank dividends. Poland allows domestic banks to distribute up to 75% of their profits as dividends.

00:50:39

Brazilian President Lula: If we don't seize the current opportunity, I will not be able to reach an agreement with the EU during my term.

00:50:29

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen: There is no place for anti-Semitism, especially on the European continent.

00:50:14

Brazilian President Lula: If we don't finalize the EU-Mercosur agreement now, Brazil will not sign it during my presidency.

00:50:14

Brazilian President Lula: The EU-Mercosur agreement is more favorable to them than to us.

00:50:14

Brazilian President Lula: I will visit India and South Korea in 2026.

00:49:41

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessenter: I expect the Supreme Court's ruling on tariffs to be slightly different.

00:49:40

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessant: Dalio's donations to Trump's account are estimated to be as high as $100 million, but the final figure has not yet been seen.

00:49:39

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessant: He and several others would be suitable candidates for Federal Reserve Chairman.

00:49:38

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessant: Any concerns about Hassett's appointment at the Federal Reserve are "absurd".

00:48:51

[Dallas Fed Survey: Businesses Expect WTI Crude Oil Prices to Reach $62/Barrel by End of 2026] A survey released by the Dallas Federal Reserve shows that businesses expect West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices to reach $62 per barrel by the end of 2026.

00:48:35

[Russia's spending on the Russia-Ukraine conflict is projected to reach 5.1% of GDP by 2025] Russia projects that its spending on the Russia-Ukraine conflict will reach 5.1% of its GDP by 2025.

00:48:14

[Federal Reserve Governor Waller Supports Rate Cuts, Emphasizes No Need to Rush] Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller expressed support for further rate cuts to bring interest rates back to a neutral level, but emphasized that policymakers should not rush into it. Speaking on Wednesday's CNBC forum, Waller stated that if inflation continues to slow until 2026, current monetary policy rates would be up to 100 basis points higher than the neutral rate. The neutral rate is the interest rate at which the Federal Reserve neither stifles economic growth nor pushes up inflation. "Because inflation is still high, we can take it slow—there's no need to rush into rate cuts," he said. "We can take it step by step, lowering the policy rate towards the neutral level." This is Waller's first public statement since the Federal Reserve cut rates for the third consecutive time last week.

00:47:12

[Data Centers Drive Up Energy Costs for US Residents] American households are facing higher utility bills due to surging electricity demand from data centers and rising natural gas prices. The report estimates the increase to be between 9.6% and 13%, exacerbating concerns about affordability.

00:46:08

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1890.00/ounce mark, last trading at $1889.80/ounce, up 3.72% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $1926.8/ounce, up 2.74% on the day.

00:45:49

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1900.00/ounce mark, last trading at $1900.65/ounce, up 4.32% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $1928.2/ounce, up 2.81% on the day.

00:31:06

The Dow Jones Industrial Average has just broken through the 48,000.00 mark, currently trading at 47,997.48, down 0.24% on the day.

00:00:35

Russia's PPI year-on-year rate in November

Previous : 0.70% Forecast : -

Published Value -1.10%

00:00:29

Russia's PPI monthly rate for November

Previous : 0.90% Forecast : -

Published Value -0.90%

2025-12-17 Wednesday

23:58:23

The Dow Jones Industrial Average has just broken through the 48,000.00 mark, currently trading at 47,993.07, down 0.25% on the day.

23:54:58

U.S. DOE fuel ethanol inventories for the week ending December 12

Previous : 2251 Forecast : -

Published Value 2235.30

23:54:57

The total U.S. DOE fuel ethanol production for the week ending December 12

Previous : 110.50 Forecast : -

Published Value 113.10

23:52:32

The Nasdaq Composite Index fell 1.00% on the day, closing at 22,879.79.

23:50:07

[Swiss Economy Minister: Swiss Companies May Recover Hundreds of Millions of Swiss Francs in US Tariff Refunds] Swiss Economy Minister Guy Pamelain stated that thanks to the retroactive effect of the trade agreement between Switzerland and the US, Swiss companies are expected to recover "hundreds of millions of Swiss francs" in tariff refunds from the US. Pamelain pointed out that reducing tariffs from 39% to 15% has had a "decisive" impact on local businesses. He added that because the agreement is retroactive, Swiss companies can receive significantly higher refunds than their American counterparts. This preliminary agreement was tentatively reached on November 14th, and the government announced this month that its effect would begin from that date. The minister will assume the rotating presidency of Switzerland next year. While members of parliament from all parties have praised the tariff reductions, Pamelain still faces some questions, such as whether Switzerland has made too many concessions under pressure from the US. Pamelain stated, "The amount that can be refunded is quite substantial for Swiss companies, especially as Christmas and the end of the fiscal year approach." He revealed that exporters of watches, cheese, machinery, and aircraft are all eligible to apply for refunds.

23:49:16

Poland to Begin Production of Anti-Personnel Landmines, Plans Deployment on Eastern Border] Poland's Deputy Defense Minister stated that Poland has decided to begin production of anti-personnel landmines for the first time since the end of the Cold War, planning to deploy them on its eastern border and potentially export them to Ukraine in the future. Almost all European countries bordering Russia (except Norway) have announced plans to withdraw from global treaties banning such weapons, and Poland has joined this regional trend, hoping to strengthen border defenses with Belarus and Russia through anti-personnel landmines. Polish Deputy Defense Minister Pawel Zalewski stated, "We hope to acquire a large number of landmines as soon as possible."

23:48:25

Venezuelan Defense Minister: The United States is jeopardizing global energy stability.

23:48:10

Poland's Ministry of Energy: Poland's climate plan shows that renewable energy will account for 51% to 53% of the electricity mix by 2030.

23:48:10

Venezuelan Defense Minister: The dispute with US President Trump is about oil, not drug trafficking.

23:47:49

[Gold Prices May Test New Highs if US Inflation Slows Further] Supported by expectations of further monetary easing in the US, ongoing geopolitical risks, and strong investor demand, spot gold prices continued their upward trend. Bas Kooijman, CEO and asset manager at DHF Capital, stated, "Despite mixed US jobs data, the market still expects the Fed to cut rates twice in the first half of 2026." Kooijman pointed out that investors are currently focused on Thursday's November Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, as signs of further slowing inflation could depress yields, weaken the dollar, and thus push gold prices to new historical highs. Meanwhile, geopolitical concerns fueled safe-haven demand, with US President Trump announcing a blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers, and tensions in Eastern Europe and the Middle East remaining high.

23:46:44

[PDVSA: Crude Oil and Petroleum Product Exports Proceeding Normally] On the 17th local time, PDVSA issued a statement saying that Venezuela's crude oil and petroleum product exports are proceeding normally. The statement indicated that oil tankers associated with PDVSA are still sailing normally with sufficient technical support and operational safeguards, exercising their freedom of navigation rights in accordance with the law. The rights to freedom of navigation and free trade are widely recognized and protected under international law. PDVSA reiterated its firm commitment to defending the energy sovereignty of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, fulfilling its legitimate commercial commitments, ensuring maritime operational safety, and always conducting its activities in accordance with the principles of the Constitution, international maritime law, and the UN Charter.

23:45:41

The Dow Jones Industrial Average has just broken through the 48,100.00 mark, currently trading at 48,093.52, down 0.04% on the day.

23:45:30

The Nasdaq index has just broken through the 22,900.00 mark and is currently trading at 22,899.01, down 0.92% on the day.

23:43:04

The total EIA crude oil output of the United States for the week ending December 12

Previous : 1385.30 Forecast : -

Published Value 1384.30

23:41:01

[Chinese AI Companies Rushing to IPO in Hong Kong: Montage Technology and GigaDevice Plan Initial Public Offerings Early in the Year] According to sources, riding the recent strong momentum of IPOs on the A-share market, at least six Chinese companies related to artificial intelligence (AI) will list on the Hong Kong stock exchange in the coming weeks. Among them, Shanghai-listed Montage Technology and GigaDevice plan to list in Hong Kong as early as January next year, with each company raising up to US$1 billion. Shanghai Biren Technology, an AI chip manufacturer, will also launch an investor interest test for its Hong Kong IPO in the coming days, with a planned fundraising of approximately US$600 million.

23:40:29

The United States Postal Service has officially launched a tender process to open up access to its "last mile" delivery network.

23:40:18

[UberOne Membership Service Accused of Fraudulent Practices] Uber (UBER) shares fell 1.5% in early trading Wednesday. Twenty-one states and Washington, D.C., have joined a revised lawsuit filed with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), accusing Uber of fraudulent practices in its UberOne membership service, including charging unauthorized fees during free trials and implementing cumbersome cancellation procedures; Uber denies these allegations.

23:39:56

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) shares rose 1% in early trading on Wednesday. The company's demozymab (Exdensur) has been approved by the U.S. FDA as a twice-yearly adjunctive therapy for severe eosinophilic asthma; SWIFT clinical trial results showed that the drug reduced the annualized rate of acute exacerbations by up to 58% compared to placebo.

23:39:36

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessenter believes that more donations will follow Dalio and Dell. Currently, 20 states are considering additional funding for Trump Accounts.

23:39:18

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessenter: Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio will formally announce funding for Trump Accounts related to children in Connecticut.

23:39:10

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,330.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4,329.92/ounce, up 0.65% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4,362.40/ounce, up 0.69% on the day.

23:38:48

US Treasury Secretary Bessenter: Bridgewater Associates founder Dalio has joined the Trump team in its efforts to assist them.

23:38:30

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1880.00/ounce mark, last trading at $1878.85/ounce, up 3.12% on the day; Nymex platinum futures are last trading at $1911.8/ounce, up 1.94% on the day.

23:38:19

[Global Refined Copper Supply Deficit of 0.14 Million Tons in October 2025] The latest report from the World Bureau of Metal Statistics (WBMS) shows that global refined copper production in October 2025 was 2.2419 million tons, while consumption was 2.2433 million tons, resulting in a supply deficit of 0.14 million tons. From January to October 2025, global refined copper production reached 22.6095 million tons, while consumption was 22.5734 million tons, resulting in a supply surplus of 0.361 million tons. Furthermore, global copper concentrate production in October 2025 was 1.559 million tons, and total global copper concentrate production from January to October 2025 was 15.305 million tons.

23:38:05

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued warning letters to Walmart (WMT), Target (TGT), Kroger (KR), and Albertsons (ACI) for failing to promptly remove ByHeart infant formula associated with 51 serious cases. The FDA has given them a 15-business-day response period.

23:37:49

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessenter: Currently, 38% of Americans do not own stocks, and our goal is to reduce that percentage to zero.

23:37:38

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessen: Trump Accounts help ensure that all Americans have access to stocks.

23:37:05

[Night Trading Futures Closing] Coking coal futures rose 4.90%, coke futures rose 3.37%, glass futures rose 3.08%, soda ash futures rose 2.31%, and iron ore futures rose 1.70%.

23:36:40

[Euroclear Bank for Clearing Responds to Credit Rating Being Placed on Negative Watch] On December 16, international rating agency Fitch placed the Euroclear Bank's credit rating on negative watch, citing the EU's plan to provide "compensation loans" to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets, a move that could exacerbate the bank's legal and liquidity risks. On December 17, Euroclear responded, stating that Fitch's adjustment indicates that the EU's relevant loan plans urgently need clearer details.

23:36:15

The European Union recently announced an "indefinite freeze" of Russian assets within the EU and plans to finalize specific details at the EU summit on February 18-19. Following the escalation of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in February 2022, Western countries have frozen approximately $300 billion in Russian overseas assets, including about €210 billion worth of assets held by the Russian central bank, frozen by the EU. Approximately 90% of the frozen Russian assets within the EU are controlled by the European Bank for Clearing, headquartered in Brussels.

23:35:51

[British inflation falls as market anticipates Bank of England rate cut on Thursday] The UK's November Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell to 3.2% from 3.6%, mainly driven by declines in food, alcohol and clothing prices; the market widely expects the Bank of England to cut interest rates on Thursday, causing the pound to fall by about 0.7%.

23:35:49

The Dow Jones Industrial Average has just broken through the 48,200.00 mark, currently trading at 48,192.54, up 0.16% on the day.

23:35:27

Jabil Technology Shares Surge Over 8% on Better-than-Expected Q1 Results and Upgraded Full-Year Guidance] Shares of Apple supplier Jabil Technology (JBL.US) rose over 8% to $230. The news comes after Jabil announced its first-quarter results for fiscal year 2026, with revenue increasing 18.74% year-over-year to $8.3 billion, exceeding analysts' expectations of $8.09 billion. Adjusted earnings per share were $2.85, also higher than analysts' expectations of $2.70. Looking ahead to fiscal year 2026, benefiting from strong demand in data centers, Jabil raised its core earnings per share guidance from $11 to $11.55, compared to analysts' expectations of $11.07; it also raised its net revenue guidance from $31.3 billion to $32.4 billion, compared to analysts' expectations of $31.42 billion.

23:35:07

[US Blockade of Venezuelan Oil Tankers Causes Nearly 2% Rise in International Oil Prices] On December 17th local time, US President Trump ordered a complete blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, triggering escalating geopolitical concerns and pushing international crude oil prices up by nearly 2%. As of 13:02 London time, Brent crude futures rose 99 cents, or about 1.7%, to $59.91 per barrel; West Texas Intermediate crude rose 97 cents, or about 1.8%, to $56.24 per barrel.

23:34:46

Ford to Discontinue Current F-150 Lightning Electric Pickup Truck, Sets $19.5 Billion Charge] Ford (F) shares fell 1.2% in early trading Wednesday. The company decided to discontinue the current F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck and set a $19.5 billion charge, shifting its investment focus to hybrid and range-extended electric vehicles. Ford aims to have hybrid, range-extended, and electric vehicles account for approximately 50% of its global sales by 2030, while also bringing forward the turnaround time for its Model E division to achieve profitability to 2029.

23:33:05

U.S. DOE crude oil implied demand for the week ending December 12

Previous : 2070.10 Forecast : -

Published Value 2055

23:31:25

U.S. DOE gasoline implied demand for the week ending December 12

Previous : 954.13 Forecast : -

Published Value 1006.94

23:31:07

U.S. DOE distillate demand for the week ending December 12

Previous : 2070.10 Forecast : -

Published Value 2055

23:30:30

EIA refinery equipment utilization rate in the United States for the week ending December 12

Previous : 94.50% Forecast : 94.30%

Published Value 94.80%

23:30:11

The change in U.S. EIA weekly gasoline production for the week ending December 12

Previous : -17.80 Forecast : -

Published Value 3.30

23:30:09

U.S. EIA Weekly distillate production changes for the week ending December 12

Previous : 38 Forecast : -

Published Value -22.80

23:30:08

U.S. EIA Weekly heating oil inventory for the week ending December 12

Previous : 44.20 Forecast : -

Published Value 26.70

23:30:08

Weekly changes in U.S. EIA crude oil imports for the week ending December 12

Previous : 21.20 Forecast : -

Published Value -71.90

23:30:08

U.S. EIA Oklahoma - Cushing crude oil inventories for the week ending December 12

Previous : 30.80 Forecast : -

Published Value -74.20

23:30:08

The change in the weekly crude oil production volume of the U.S. EIA for the week ending December 12

Previous : -1.60 Forecast : -

Published Value 12.80

23:30:08

Weekly changes in U.S. EIA refined oil imports for the week ending December 12

Previous : 6.70 Forecast : -

Published Value 42.70

23:30:06

The change in U.S. EIA gasoline inventories for the week ending December 12

Previous : 639.70 Forecast : 206.20

Published Value 480.80

23:30:04

The change in U.S. EIA crude oil inventories for the week ending December 12

Previous : -181.20 Forecast : -106.60

Published Value -127.40

23:30:04

The weekly change in new formula gasoline inventories in the United States as of December 12 according to the EIA

Previous : -0.40 Forecast : -

Published Value 0.40

23:30:04

Changes in U.S. EIA distillate inventories for the week ending December 12

Previous : 250.20 Forecast : 117.80

Published Value 171.20

23:30:02

Changes in equipment utilization rates of U.S. EIA refineries for the week ending December 12

Previous : 0.40% Forecast : 0.20%

Published Value 0.30%

23:22:18

The pound sterling has just touched the 208.00 level against the yen, currently trading at 208.00, up 0.18% on the day.

23:18:57

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1890.00/ounce mark, last trading at $1889.95/ounce, up 3.73% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $1923.4/ounce, up 2.55% on the day.

22:56:34

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1900.00/ounce mark, last trading at $1899.35/ounce, up 4.25% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract last traded at $1932.8/ounce, up 3.06% on the day.

22:49:30

Canada's population fell 0.2% in the third quarter, the first decline since the pandemic. Statistics Canada reported on Wednesday that the country's population decreased by 0.2% in the third quarter, falling back to 41.6 million. This is the only quarterly population decline on record outside of the COVID-19 pandemic, a stark contrast to the surge in immigration after the pandemic. According to Statistics Canada, the shrinking size of the temporary population is the core reason for the population decline. Canadian Prime Minister Carney continued his predecessor's policy direction, focusing on reducing the number of international students, temporary workers, and asylum seekers—groups that saw significant growth between 2023 and 2024. In the third quarter, Canada's population grew by only 0.2% compared to the same period last year, marking the lowest growth rate since records began in 1947. This figure is far from the 3.2% annual growth rate in 2023, when the country's population growth rate was comparable to that of some developing countries with high birth rates.

22:49:05

Mexican President: The US blockade of Venezuela harms the people. He hopes the US will not interfere in Venezuela's affairs.

22:48:25

Mexico has stated that it is willing to mediate the dispute between Venezuela and the United States if both sides agree.

22:48:14

[US Plans to Dissolve National Center for Atmospheric Research, Further Suppressing Climate Protection Efforts] The United States plans to dissolve the National Center for Atmospheric Research, a key climate science institution, which the Trump administration has called a breeding ground for "environmental activism." Vought, director of the Office of Management and Budget, stated, "This institution is one of the biggest climate panic-mongers in the United States." The government is currently reviewing the center in Boulder, Colorado, and its core functions, including weather research, will be transferred to other institutions. This move signifies a further escalation of the Trump administration's attacks on climate science, with Trump repeatedly calling climate protection a "new green scam." He has pursued policies that support fossil fuels, taken numerous measures to weaken existing projects supporting clean energy, and cut several key environmental regulations aimed at limiting carbon emissions.

22:47:58

As gold prices rose, US-listed gold stocks also climbed. Barrick Gold rose 1.4%, Newmont Mining gained 1.2%, and Sibani-Stillwater rose 1.8%.

22:47:38

The Dow Jones Industrial Average opened 0.1% higher, the S&P 500 rose 0.03%, and the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.1%. The lithium mining sector was active, with Sigma Lithium up 8.5%, Chilean mining and chemical stocks up 5.3%, and Albemarle up 3.6%. Oracle shares fell 2.2% after reports that BlueOwl would not support Oracle's $10 billion data center deal. Recursion Pharmaceuticals rose 6.7% after JPMorgan Chase raised its price target to $11, 162% higher than Tuesday's closing price. Frontier Airlines rose 8.5% amid talks of a merger with Spirit Airlines.

22:47:22

[Lianyungang Port Sees Strong Growth in New Energy Vehicle Exports] Since the beginning of this year, Lianyungang Port in Jiangsu Province has continuously optimized the entire process of new energy vehicle exports, accelerating the "going global" of new energy vehicles. Statistics show that from January to November this year, Lianyungang Port exported 44,800 new energy vehicles, representing a year-on-year increase of 83.06%.

22:46:57

Egyptian Prime Minister: The ratio of external debt to GDP is expected to fall to 40% by the end of the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

22:46:55

Amazon plans to lay off 791 employees in Barcelona.

22:46:43

The Nasdaq Composite Index has just broken through the 23,000.00 mark, currently trading at 22,999.19, down 0.49% on the day.

22:46:35

[India Allows Wholly Foreign-Owned Insurance Companies] India is pushing forward with deep reforms in its financial sector, and to attract more long-term foreign capital, it has allowed global companies to take full ownership of Indian insurance companies. On December 17, the Indian Parliament passed a bill removing the current 74% cap on foreign direct investment (FDI) ownership in insurance companies. The bill now only needs the president's signature to take effect. This opening of the insurance sector comes at a crucial time when foreign capital is pouring into Indian banks and Wall Street firms are increasingly relying on Indian technology hubs to support their global operations.

22:46:17

Mexican ministers have approved a new generation of projects with a total installed capacity of 3,320 megawatts, involving an investment of $4.7 billion.

22:46:04

Federal Reserve official Waller: The housing sector is being hampered by potential homebuyers’ concerns about the job market.

22:45:13

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1910.00/oz mark, last trading at $1910.25/oz, up 4.84% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $1937.4/oz, up 3.30% on the day.

22:33:40

A chart shows the Baltic Dry Index falling to a one-month low, dragged down by weaker shipping rates. Details>

22:32:22

The Dow Jones Industrial Average has just broken through the 48,300.00 mark, currently trading at 48,301.47, up 0.39% on the day.

22:31:11

The Dow Jones Industrial Average has just broken through the 48,200.00 mark, currently trading at 48,200.12, up 0.18% on the day.

22:22:59

Federal Reserve official Waller: Those at the bottom of the economic distribution are currently facing difficulties.

22:22:40

Venezuela's state-owned oil company, PDVSA, has stated that its own tanker fleet is currently operating normally.

22:22:23

[International Energy Agency: Global Coal Demand to Decline Slightly by 2030] On the 17th, the International Energy Agency (IEA) released a report indicating that global coal demand is expected to decline slightly by 2030 due to increasing competition from other energy products such as renewable energy, natural gas, and nuclear power. The report, titled "Coal 2025," shows that global coal demand is projected to grow by 0.5% year-on-year in 2025, reaching a record high of 8.85 billion tons. The report believes that although global coal demand is expected to reach a new high in 2025, it will remain stable in the coming years, and by 2030, global coal demand is projected to decline by 3% compared to 2025, lower than the 2023 level.

22:22:01

Federal Reserve official Waller: I don't think artificial intelligence is a bubble; it's a real technology. Business fixed investment in AI-related areas is declining.

22:21:28

[Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.6% During Trump's Presidency, Risk of Losing Seats in Midterm Elections May Increase] US non-farm payroll data released Tuesday showed that the US unemployment rate rose to 4.6% in November from 4% when President Trump took office. While this level of increase in unemployment is not a good sign, it is not uncommon historically. Statistics show that since 1953, six US presidents have experienced rising unemployment rates in the first ten months of their first term (Trump is actually in his second term, and his term is not consecutive). These include: Eisenhower (unemployment rate rose from 2.9% to 3.5%), Nixon (3.4% to 3.5%), Ford (5.5% to 8.8%), Reagan (7.5% to 8.3%), George W. Bush (4.2% to 5.5%), and Obama (7.8% to 9.9%). Ford's data is less comparable because he succeeded the resigning Nixon. Of the other five presidents, with the exception of George W. Bush, their parties all lost at least 12 House seats in the subsequent midterm elections. During Bush's presidency, influenced by the 9/11 attacks, the focus of the 2002 midterm elections was on national security rather than economic issues. Obama suffered the biggest setback (which he described as a "crushing defeat"), losing 63 seats in the 2010 midterm elections. It is noteworthy that in the first ten months of Trump's first term, the unemployment rate actually fell from 4.7% to 4.2%, yet the Democrats still won 41 House seats in the 2018 midterm elections. This suggests that there is no simple correlation between unemployment rates and election results.

22:15:00

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,330.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4,329.33/ounce, up 0.63% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4,361.80/ounce, up 0.68% on the day.

22:12:59

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1890.00/ounce mark, last trading at $1889.55/ounce, up 3.71% on the day; Nymex platinum futures are last trading at $1926.5/ounce, up 2.72% on the day.

22:09:59

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1900.00/ounce mark, last trading at $1899.95/ounce, up 4.28% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $1937.1/ounce, up 3.28% on the day.

22:05:23

[Federal Reserve Governor Waller: Interest Rates Remain Above Neutral Level, Inflation to Fall in 2026] ⑴ Federal Reserve Governor Waller stated that the current federal funds rate is still 50 to 100 basis points above the neutral rate, meaning policy remains tight and there is room for rate cuts. ⑵ Waller believes the job market is "very weak," and current non-farm payroll growth is "not ideal," but there has been no precipitous drop, supporting the Fed's continued rate cuts. ⑶ He advocates for a "moderate pace" of rate cuts, without taking aggressive action, and expects inflation to fall from current levels in the coming months without "re-accelerating." ⑷ Waller is confident that inflation expectations are anchored and believes inflation will fall in 2026. ⑸ Following his speech, US Treasury prices rebounded somewhat, but the yield curve remained largely flat, indicating that the market is still weighing short-term easing against the long-term economic outlook.

22:02:42

The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that exporters sold 125,000 metric tons of soybeans, which will be shipped to unknown destinations in the 2025/2026 marketing year.

15

Broker Rankings

Under Regulation

ATFX

Regulated by the UK FCA | Full license plate MM | Global business coverage

Overall Rating 88.9

Under Regulation

FxPro

Regulated by the UK FCA | NDD is executed without trader intervention | More than 20 years of history

Overall Rating 88.8

Under Regulation

FXTM

The stock owner's currency pair has a zero spread | "3000 times leverage" | Trade US stocks at zero commission

Overall Rating 88.6

Under Regulation

AvaTrade

More than 18 years | Nine levels of supervision | An established European broker

Overall Rating 88.4

Under Regulation

EBC

The EBC Million Dollar Contest | Regulated by the UK FCA | Open an FCA clearing account

Overall Rating 88.2

Under Regulation

Jufeng Bullion

More than 10 years | License of the Gold and Silver Exchange | New customers receive a bonus

Overall Rating 88.0

Real-Time Popular Commodities

Instrument	Current Price	Change
XAU	4338.44	5.83 (0.13%)
XAG	67.154	1.692 (2.58%)
CONC	56.57	0.57 (1.02%)
OILC	60.49	0.77 (1.29%)
USD	98.693	0.253 (0.26%)
EURUSD	1.1713	-0.0009 (-0.08%)
GBPUSD	1.3377	-0.0002 (-0.02%)
USDCNH	7.0335	0.0022 (0.03%)

Home
|
News
|
Live
|
Markets
|
Calendar

Risk Disclosure: Trading stocks, currencies, commodities, futures, bonds, funds or cryptocurrencies involves significant risks. These risks include the loss of part or all of your investment capital, so trading is not suitable for all investors. Before making any financial decision, you should conduct your own due diligence, use your own judgment, and consult a qualified advisor. The content on this website is not specifically directed at you, nor have we considered your financial situation or needs. Information provided on this site may not be real-time or accurate. Prices shown on this website may be provided by market makers rather than exchanges. You are solely responsible for any trades or financial decisions made based on the information from this site, and you must not rely on such information. We make no guarantees regarding any information on the website and assume no responsibility for any trading losses caused by the use of this information. Use, storage, copying, display, modification, dissemination or distribution of the data contained on this site is prohibited without prior written permission. All intellectual property rights in the data provided on this site are reserved by the respective data providers and exchanges.

TURBOFIN TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTD Copyright © 2025 FXBus Ltd