Bloomberg With less than two weeks to go, 2025 is set to be a record-breaking year for the $13 trillion US exchange-traded fund industry: new high-water marks in flows, launches and trading volume. It’s up for debate whether the next few years will be as kind. US-listed ETFs have attracted a staggering $1.4 trillion so far in 2025, shattering the annual flow record set just last year. At the same time, more than 1,000 new products have entered the market — another unprecedented sum. Trading volume in the ...

Two of the most anticipated questions of 2026 are who will be the next Fed chairman and how many times will they cut rates. For some clues, let's welcome in Richard Fischer. He's the former Dallas Fed president, now a senior adviser at Jeffre.It's good to see you. Welcome back. >> Thank you and happy holidays to you and everybody at CNBC.>> Uh we appreciate you. Thank you. All right.Would you cut rates in 26 if you had the vote. >> Depends on what the numbers show. Uh we got some rather dodgy inflation numb ...

Market Overview - Markets experienced moderate gains due to softer inflation data and stable unemployment, which renewed investor confidence in a potential 2026 rate cut by the Federal Reserve [2] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 advanced, supported by broad-based sector strength, while the Nasdaq Composite rebounded, led by a tech recovery [2] Earnings Highlights - Micron Technology Inc. exceeded expectations and raised its guidance, leading to a rally in AI-related semiconductor stocks [3] - Nike Inc. shares declined after the company expressed caution regarding global demand, particularly in China, raising concerns about consumer strength [3] - FedEx Corp. reported solid quarterly results, enhancing confidence in global shipping demand, while Carnival Corp. provided optimistic forward guidance, indicating strong consumer appetite for travel [4] Sector Performance - Cyclical and dividend-paying stocks gained traction as portfolio managers positioned for a potentially lower-rate environment in 2026 [3] - Transportation and travel sectors showed resilience, with FedEx and Carnival Corp. signaling robust demand and strong bookings [4] Notable Stock Movements - Cannabis stocks, including Tilray Brands Inc. and Canopy Growth Corp., rallied following reports of potential rescheduling of marijuana by President Trump, which could ease tax burdens [6] - Carnival Corporation reported record earnings and reinstated its quarterly dividend, forecasting adjusted net income of about $3.5 billion for 2026, reflecting strong demand [7] - Caterpillar Inc. emerged as the top-performing Dow stock in 2025, rising over 62% and adding approximately $1.7 billion in value to significant stakeholders [8] Market Sentiment - JPMorgan Chase indicated that the generative-AI narrative has peaked, suggesting that 2026 will focus more on profits rather than hype, with investors likely to favor companies demonstrating clear ROI [9] - Meta Platforms Inc. is noted as the most underperforming stock among the Magnificent 7, trading about 19% below its 52-week high, with potential for a year-end rebound [10][11] - Novo Nordisk A/S faced challenges as Eli Lilly and Co. gained market share in the weight-loss drug sector, leading to a decline in Novo's stock [12]

Goldman Sachs typically doesn’t make bold calls lightly, but its latest gold price target forecast should make investors stop and take notice. The bank is now expecting gold prices to jump to roughly $4,900 per ounce by the end of 2026, carrying on a historic run. For perspective, that represents a 13% increase with spot gold prices trading at $4,323.71 per ounce at about 3 a.m. EST on Friday, Dec. 19. Goldman points to a fundamental shift that’s driving the global economy. It argues that central bank ...

Let's continue the conversation right here with Toron Slack. He's chief economist at Apollo Global Management. Um, you have a favorite in that Fed race, by the way.Well, so I don't have a personal favorite, but I think it's clear that the market is trying to chew hard on which of these candidates will have implications for what's happening, especially of course in rates. What the conclusion of course here is that it all becomes about can the new fetcher persuade the other FOMC members about whatever his vie ...

Market Overview - Australian shares have increased by +0.5% in futures, marking the first rise this week, influenced by positive trends in Wall Street [1] - The U.S. economic data showed core consumer prices rising by 2.6% in November, while overall CPI increased by 2.7%, impacting Federal Reserve's rate cut plans [2] U.S. Market Performance - The Dow Jones rose by +0.1%, the S&P 500 increased by +0.8%, and the Nasdaq composite surged by +1.4%, breaking a four-day losing streak [3] Central Bank Actions - Japan's central bank is expected to raise rates to 0.75%, contrasting with the Federal Reserve's easing plans, which may influence the Reserve Bank of Australia [4] Company News - Meg O'Neill has been appointed as the first female CEO of BP, leaving her position at Woodside Energy, which saw its shares drop by -2.7% following the announcement [5] - ANZ Group may retain executive pay despite shareholder dissatisfaction over compliance failures, indicating potential negotiations for a middle ground [6] - Boss Energy's shares plummeted by -24% after a negative update on uranium extraction, indicating lower grade and more challenging extraction processes [7] - Amaero Ltd secured a $4.6 million order for refractory powder from Titomic as part of a five-year partnership, with shipments expected in Q3 and Q4 FY26 [7] Commodity Prices - The Australian dollar is trading at 66.1 U.S. cents - Iron Ore prices increased by +1.3% to $105 per tonne, while Brent Crude remained stable at $59.72 per barrel, and Gold is priced at $4,333 per ounce [9]

Bitcoin investors are bracing for “Witching Friday” tomorrow, December 18, when billions of options are due to expire—making for what could be a highly volatile roller-coaster ride at the end of the week for the markets. Most Read from Fast Company Some $23 billion in contracts are set to expire on Deribit, the largest Bitcoin exchange, according to Bloomberg. Here’s what to know. What is ‘Witching Friday’? “Witching Friday,” also known as “triple witching” or “the triple witching hour,” refers to the ...

Let's get to Kevin Green to unpack all of this information that we've been chewing on this morning. We've got plenty to get across today. Of course, starting first and foremost with that delayed CPI report that's given us the green light this morning, KG.Cooler than expected. Um, obviously it's got a few holes in it given we didn't get October's numbers. So, nothing to work with sequentially, but what do you make of it and then obviously the market reaction this morning.Yeah, a couple of holes within this r ...

美国11月通胀数据明显低于市场预期。受此前政府长期停摆影响，美国劳工部周四公布的数据显示，11 月消费者价格指数(CPI)同比上涨2.7%，低于媒体调查中经济学家普遍预期的3.1%。数据出炉后，市场 对美联储在明年1月降息的预期略有升温。 由于政府停摆持续43天，美国劳工统计局(BLS)未能完整收集10月价格数据，导致10月CPI报告被取 消，11月报告中也未公布环比数据。BLS表示，价格数据无法追溯性补采，使得月度通胀变化出现断 档。剔除食品和能源价格后的核心CPI同比上涨2.6%，低于9月的3.0%，显示通胀压力进一步缓解。 金融市场对此迅速作出反应。三大指数走高；美债收益率下行，10年期美国国债收益率下跌2.2个基点 至4.13%；美元指数走弱，下跌约0.12%至98.25。 Spartan Capital Securities首席市场经济学家Peter Cardillo认为，核心通胀同比降至2.6%、整体通胀回落 至2.7%，对美联储和金融市场而言都是利好消息。如果这一趋势得以延续，将为货币政策转向更加宽 松铺平道路，甚至可能促成2026年第一季度内不止一次的降息。 TD Securities美国利率 ...

HDFC Bank FD rates: India's largest private sector institutional lender, HDFC Bank, has decided to revise its fixed deposit interest rates, effective from 17 December 2025, after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut its benchmark interest rate for the Indian economy to 5.25%, compared to its earlier 5.50% levels earlier this month.Mint reported earlier that the RBI announced a 25-basis-point rate cut to 5.25% citing that India is in a “rare goldilocks period” where the growth of the nation remains strong, an ...