Market Overview
Natural gas price nears $5/MMBtu. German DAX hits three-week high
2025.12.05
The US natural gas (XNG) prices fell to $4.95/MMBtu, correcting from a three-year peak after EIA data showed higher-than-expected inventory levels. Despite this, prices remain approximately 70% above...
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The US labor market is showing signs of job losses
2025.12.04
European markets were buoyed by optimism over Fed easing after weak US labor data, despite mixed ECB signals: Lagarde noted inflation nearing target, while Lane warned of risks of acceleration. Corpor...
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Bitcoin climbs back above $93,000. Palladium rises to $1,460/oz
2025.12.03
Bitcoin climbed back above $93,000, recovering confidently after its sharp drop below $84,000 earlier this month amid renewed risk demand. The rally was supported by expectations of a 25 bp Fed rate c...
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Digital assets under pressure after PBoC statements. Oil prices jump amid rising geopolitical risks
2025.12.02
Selling pressure intensified on digital assets. Bitcoin fell more than 6%, dropping below $85,000 and extending the decline that began in November when it first broke under $90,000. Sentiment worsened...
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Silver hits an all-time high. The US natural gas prices reach a 2-year peak
2025.12.01
The US natural gas prices (XNG/USD) climbed above $4.7/MMBtu, nearing the highest level since December 2022. Gains were supported by cold weather in key consumption regions. Winter conditions have alr...
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Week's main events (December 01 – December 05)
2025.12.01
The PCE inflation report, Eurozone CPI and PMI data are in focus this week
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Palladium and platinum have officially begun trading on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange (GFEX)
2025.11.28
Palladium held near $1,420/oz, its highest level since mid‑November, supported by the launch of palladium futures trading in China and growing expectations of Fed easing in December. Palladium futures...
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Stock indices continue to rise amid growing expectations of a December FOMC rate cut
2025.11.27
The US stock indices extended their rally on Wednesday, marking four consecutive sessions of gains. By the end of the day, the Dow Jones (US30) rose by 0.67%, the S&P 500 (US500) gained 0.69%, and the...
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The RBNZ lowered the interest rate to 2.25%. In Australia, inflationary pressures are increasing
2025.11.26
At its final meeting of the year, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) lowered the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 2.25%, in line with market expectations, bringing borrowing costs to their...
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Fed officials hint at a December rate cut. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng breaks six‑day losing streak
2025.11.25
Asian markets traded mixed yesterday. Japan’s Nikkei 225 (JP225) fell by 2.40%, China’s FTSE China A50 (CHA50) dropped 2.57%, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng (HK50) gained 1.97%, and Australia’s ASX 200 (AU200)...
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