While stocks are getting off to a quiet start to December, the S&P 500 staged a solid recovery in the final week of November to manage a modest 13 bps gain on the month.
The global coffee market is currently experiencing a significant surge in prices, driven by persistent drought conditions plaguing Brazil, the world's largest coffee producer, and alarmingly low global stockpiles. As of early December 2025, both Arabica and Robusta coffee futures are trading at elevated levels, reflecting deep-seated concerns over immediate
The global wheat futures market is currently experiencing a period of heightened volatility, marked by a recent surge in prices driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Black Sea region and consistently strong global export demand. As of December 2, 2025, wheat prices have seen an uptick, reflecting immediate concerns
Ondas Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:ONDS) shares are trading higher on Tuesday. Traders appear to be circling recent announcements regarding a new board appointee and the company's counter-drone systems and rail communications business.
Silver has at least 100 reasons to rally, and it’s after a major technical breakout that was confirmed. Meanwhile, gold seems to be repeating its 2011-2012 pattern once again.
Palladium, the enigmatic precious metal, has staged a remarkable price rebound throughout 2025, defying earlier bearish predictions. As of December 2, 2025, its value has surged, reaching approximately $1,471 USD per troy ounce, marking a significant year-to-date gain of roughly 40%. This resurgence is largely attributed to an improved,
December 2, 2025 – The precious metals market, particularly silver, is experiencing a moment of reflection today as a wave of profit-taking sweeps across the board, pulling prices back from their recent, astonishing highs. After an unprecedented rally that saw silver (XAGUSD) surge to an all-time record, touching nearly $59 per
Iron ore prices are currently experiencing an upward trajectory, extending recent gains and captivating the attention of financial markets. As of early December 2025, the crucial steelmaking ingredient has seen its benchmark prices climb, driven primarily by a confluence of optimistic demand expectations from China, the world's largest consumer, and
New York, NY – December 2, 2025 – The natural gas market is experiencing a significant upheaval as colder weather forecasts sweep across major consuming regions and robust export demand continues to tighten supplies. U.S. natural gas futures have surged to nearly three-year highs, signaling increased heating costs for consumers and
COMEX gold futures posted their ninth consecutive quarterly record high in early Q4 2025, and rose to a high of $4,398 in October before pulling back to just over $3,900 per ounce later that month. In early December, the price was back above $4,230,...
The global copper market has witnessed a notable downturn in recent months, with prices of the essential industrial metal experiencing significant pressure. This decline, observed across major exchanges like the London Metal Exchange (LME) and Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE), is primarily attributed to a confluence of factors: a strengthening U.
Caterpillar is a top leader in data center power with strong air permits, according to BofA Securities analyst Michael Feniger, who reiterates a Buy rating and $650 price target.
For much of the past year, whispers in financial circles questioned gold's (XAU) ability to attract significant buying interest, even as expectations of a dovish Federal Reserve began to solidify. Analysts pondered why the traditional safe-haven asset seemed to struggle, particularly given the anticipated shift towards lower interest rates. However,
The global oil market is experiencing a delicate balance of forces as OPEC+ recently concluded a pivotal meeting, opting to maintain its current oil production levels for the first quarter of 2026. This decision, finalized around December 1, 2025, has sent ripples through the market, sparking an initial, albeit modest,
In a critical move to stabilize the nation's agricultural sector, the U.S. government is preparing to roll out a series of "bridge payments" to farmers. These payments, anticipated to be around $12 billion, are designed to provide immediate financial relief, bridging the gap until more comprehensive, long-term aid and
The digital backbone of modern society is under constant siege, a reality starkly illuminated by recent events such as Baker University's prolonged systems outage. As Artificial Intelligence (AI) permeates every facet of technology infrastructure, from critical national services to educational institutions, the demands for robust cybersecurity and unyielding system resilience have never been more urgent. [...]
One area that is important for determining if the consumer economy is close to a turn is spending on big ticket items - vehicles and other durable consumer goods.
The landscape of mobile photography has been irrevocably transformed by the relentless march of Artificial Intelligence, and the recent global launch of the Vivo X300 Pro in October 2025, followed by its India debut on December 2, 2025, stands as a pivotal moment in this evolution. This flagship smartphone, co-engineered with ZEISS, isn't merely equipped [...]
The relentless march of artificial intelligence continues to redefine the technological landscape, extending its profound influence far beyond software algorithms to permeate the very fabric of corporate performance and stock market valuations. In an era where AI is no longer a futuristic concept but a present-day imperative, companies that strategically embed AI into their operations [...]
AI-driven shopping is reshaping Black Friday, boosting online sales and positioning tech-focused ETFs to benefit from the rise of algorithm-powered retail.
The landscape of artificial intelligence is experiencing an unprecedented acceleration of innovation and competition as late 2025 draws to a close. At the heart of this technological arms race are two titans: OpenAI's ChatGPT series and Google's (NASDAQ: GOOGL) formidable Gemini 3. Recent developments, including Google's aggressive launch of Gemini 3 and OpenAI's reported internal [...]
Vanguard Group Inc., the world’s second largest asset manager, began allowing cryptocurrency ETFs on its brokerage platform starting December 2, 2025, reversing years of staunch opposition to digital assets and granting over 50 million clients access to Bitcoin
The artificial intelligence landscape is grappling with a sophisticated new threat: "syntax hacking." This advanced adversarial technique is effectively bypassing the carefully constructed safety measures of large language models (LLMs), triggering alarm across the AI community and sparking urgent calls for a fundamental re-evaluation of AI security. As AI models become increasingly integrated into critical [...]
The landscape of artificial intelligence is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by an unprecedented surge in specialized AI chips and groundbreaking server technologies. These advancements are not merely incremental improvements; they represent a fundamental reshaping of how AI is developed, deployed, and scaled, from massive cloud data centers to the furthest reaches of edge computing. [...]
The cryptocurrency world, often a tempestuous sea of innovation and speculation, witnessed a dramatic event on December 2, 2025, as American Bitcoin Corp. (Nasdaq: ABTC), a prominent Bitcoin mining firm with strong ties to the Trump family, saw its stock plummet by over 51% in intraday trading. This precipitous decline, which erased nearly half of [...]
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has unveiled a groundbreaking class of AI agents, dubbed "frontier agents," capable of operating autonomously for extended periods—even days—without constant human intervention. Announced at the Amazon Web Services (AWS) re:Invent conference on December 2, 2025, this development marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of artificial intelligence, signaling a significant shift from [...]
March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.22 (+1.49%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed up +8.30 (+1.97%). Sugar prices rose on Tuesday amid bullish news from the European Union. European sugar producers are expect...
As the gaming world eagerly anticipates the December 4, 2025, launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 1, the updates promise an unprecedented influx of new content, maps, and gameplay refinements. Yet, beneath the surface of new tactical opportunities and expanded universes, a significant technological undercurrent is stirring controversy: the confirmed, [...]
March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today on Tuesday closed down -101 (-1.82%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed down -57 (-1.39%). Cocoa prices retreated on Tuesday, as favorable weather forecasts in West Africa are expected to improve yields a...
Abu Dhabi, UAE – December 2, 2025 – In a landmark agreement poised to reshape the landscape of global artificial intelligence and energy infrastructure, the Republic of Korea and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) formally cemented a comprehensive AI partnership on November 18, 2025. This strategic alliance, underpinned by an ambitious $20.5 billion 'Stargate Infra [...]
