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Markets Today: BoJ Hikes Rates, German Consumer Confidence at 2024 Lows as FTSE 100 Holds the High Ground
The Bank of Japan raised rates to a 30-year high of 0.75%, causing the Yen to fall as Governor Ueda avoided a clear timeline for future hikes. German consumer confidence hit near two-year lows heading into 2026. European shares were muted, though major banks offset losses from retail and tech. Oil prices dropped due to oversupply fears, while gold held onto weekly gains.
19-12-2025 10:34 GMT by Zain Vawda
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Nikkei 225: A gradual interest rate hike stance by BoJ maintains the bullish trend
Japan’s Nikkei 225 remains resilient after the Bank of Japan’s 25bp rate hike to 0.75%, the highest level in 30 years. With the BoJ signalling a gradual, data-dependent tightening path into 2026, domestic-focused stocks are outperforming exporters as a stronger yen supports consumer confidence. Technical indicators point to a minor bullish reversal, suggesting the Nikkei’s broader uptrend remains intact despite policy normalization.
19-12-2025 06:30 GMT by Kelvin Wong
Participants are doubting the CPI report – Market Update
Markets Reverse: We look at the brutal shift in flows as morning optimism evaporates. With concerns over data accuracy clouding the inflation release, stocks hit new lows and gold rejects record highs. We explore the loss of confidence and what the broad selloff signals for the days ahead.
18-12-2025 17:43 GMT by Elior Manier

Top cryptocurrency news and analysis

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The Fed cuts rates by 25 bps to 3.75% – Market Reactions
The Fed just cut rates by 25 bps to 3.50%-3.75% Market reactions: 25 bps as expected, maintaining a neutral tone. While the dot plot suggests fewer cuts than markets priced for next year, Stocks, Bitcoin, and Commodities are rallying. We analyze the Summary of Economic Projections and the market reaction ahead of the Chair's speech.
10-12-2025 19:27 GMT by Elior Manier
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Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Solana (SOL) levels for the FOMC
Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Solana (SOL) Technical Analysis: Cryptocurrencies face volatility ahead of the critical Federal Reserve decision. A potential rate cut could boost risk appetite and cryptos but may be challenged if 2026 rate cuts reduce. We analyze intraday levels for the three market leaders to see if a rally is imminent.
10-12-2025 16:13 GMT by Elior Manier
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Top commodities news and analysis

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Markets Today: BoJ Hikes Rates, German Consumer Confidence at 2024 Lows as FTSE 100 Holds the High Ground
The Bank of Japan raised rates to a 30-year high of 0.75%, causing the Yen to fall as Governor Ueda avoided a clear timeline for future hikes. German consumer confidence hit near two-year lows heading into 2026. European shares were muted, though major banks offset losses from retail and tech. Oil prices dropped due to oversupply fears, while gold held onto weekly gains.
19-12-2025 10:34 GMT by Zain Vawda
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Participants are doubting the CPI report – Market Update
Markets Reverse: We look at the brutal shift in flows as morning optimism evaporates. With concerns over data accuracy clouding the inflation release, stocks hit new lows and gold rejects record highs. We explore the loss of confidence and what the broad selloff signals for the days ahead.
18-12-2025 17:43 GMT by Elior Manier
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