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Australian Dollar extends losses as USD stays firm amid fading Fed rate cut bets
CryptopolitanWed, Dec 17
Brazil to pilot blockchain transparency for state real estate auction
Tiger NewsWed, Dec 17
Reminder: US Market Will Be Closed for Christmas Day on Thursday, December 25, 2025
ReutersWed, Dec 17
India’s central bank governor signals rates to stay low for ‘long period’, FT says
CryptopolitanWed, Dec 17
FTC moves to settle Nomad crypto hack case after $186M theft
ReutersWed, Dec 17
Trump targets defense giants' shareholder payouts as cost overruns mount, sources say
Stocks
Reminder: US Market Will Be Closed for Christmas Day on Thursday, December 25, 2025
ChristmasDay isarriving. Please take note of the trading arrangements during the holiday period and make the necessary preparations in advance.USThe U.S. market will end trading at1 p.m. ESTon Wednesday, December 24, 2025 and will be closed on Thursday, December 25, 2025.Notes: There will be no over...Tiger News
Wed, Dec 17
Economic Indicator
India’s central bank governor signals rates to stay low for ‘long period’, FT says
Dec 17 (Reuters) - India's central bank governor Sanjay Malhotra expects the country's interest rates to remain low for a "long period", he told the Financial Times in an interview published on Wednesday. The Reserve Bank of India's projections suggested rates "should remain ...Reuters
Wed, Dec 17
Stocks
Trump targets defense giants' shareholder payouts as cost overruns mount, sources say
Trump administration targets defense contractor inefficienciesIndustry groups concerned about potential executive orderDefense firms' shares drop after news of potential restrictionsBy Joey Roulette and Mike Stone WASHINGTON, Dec 16 (Reuters) - The Trump administration is planning an executiv...Reuters
Wed, Dec 17
Commodities
GRAINS-Wheat slips after ample supply triggers fund sell-off
CANBERRA, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Chicago wheat futures edged lower on Wednesday after plunging to eight-week lows in the previous session, as ample supply and progress in peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine triggered selling by speculative investors. Corn futures steadied after falling on Tues...Reuters
Wed, Dec 17
Commodities
Gold advances to near seven-week highs amid US labor market cooling
Gold price (XAU/USD) extends its upside to near seven-week highs above $4,300 during the Asian trading hours on Wednesday. The precious metal gains momentum as the US labor market remains relatively resilient but shows signs of slowing.
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Wed, Dec 17
Other
Couple, man who died trying to stop Bondi Beach attackers praised for heroic efforts
Couple tackled gunman at Bondi Beach, identified as Boris and Sofia GurmanReuven Morrison also died trying to stop attackers, praised for braveryAttack linked to Islamic State, investigated as terrorism targeting Jewish community SYDNEY, Dec 16 (Reuters) - While a Sydney shopowner is being hailed...Reuters
Wed, Dec 17
Other
Blackstone Is Leading A $400 Million Investment In Data-Security Firm Cyera That Values The Company At $9 Billion-WSJ
Dec 16 (Reuters) - BLACKSTONE IS LEADING A $400 MILLION INVESTMENT IN DATA-SECURITY FIRM CYERA THAT VALUES THE COMPANY AT $9 BILLION-WSJSource text: https://tinyurl.com/2p9jkpxnReuters
Wed, Dec 17
Forex
FOREX-Dollar nears 2-1/2-month low as labour data leaves rate path uncertain
Euro nears 12-week high ahead of ECB policy decisionBOE likely to cut rates, BOJ expected to raise ratesDollar wobbles as policy path for 2026 remain murkyBy Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Dec 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar was steady on Wednesday and near its lowest since the start of October after d...Reuters
Wed, Dec 17
Cryptocurrencies
TechCrunch Founder Names XRP Among His Largest Crypto Positions
Michael Arrington, the founder of TechCrunch and CrunchBase, has placed XRP among his largest personal crypto holdings, according to a recent social post. Related Reading: Ethereum Meets Wall Street: JPMorgan Rolls Out Tokenized Fund He listed XRP as one of his top five positions by dollar value, al...NewsBTC
Wed, Dec 17
Cryptocurrencies
Will Quantum Computing Suppress Bitcoin Prices In 2026? Grayscale Answers
Quantum risk has been getting louder in the Bitcoin conversation over the past few months. The question is whether that noise translates into price pressure in 2026. Grayscale’s answer, in its updated 2026 Digital Asset Outlook: “Dawn of the Institutional Era” (last updated Dec. 15), is essentially ...Bitcoinist
Wed, Dec 17
Other
YEARENDER-Tennis-'Sincaraz' rivalry lights up 2025 season, women share the spotlight
By Shrivathsa Sridhar BENGALURU, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner turned 2025 into a gripping tug-of-war for tennis supremacy by carving up the Grand Slams for a second straight year, while the women's game showcased depth and drama with four different major champions.Sinne...Reuters
Wed, Dec 17
Other
YEARENDER-Athletics-Amazing world championships can't disperse the doping cloud
By Mitch Phillips LONDON, Dec 17 (Reuters) - The perennial battle between adulation and scepticism summed up the year in athletics as fans were treated to some mind-blowing performances against the usual depressing backdrop of doping that leaves everyone unsure whether to clap or cry.On the posit...Reuters
Wed, Dec 17
