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US close: S&P 500 inches closer to record high after PCE data

Fri 05 December 2025 23:59

(Sharecast News) - US stocks finished with mild gains on Friday but ended the week firmly higher as interest rate cut speculation continues to prop up equity markets, with the S&P 500 settling just inches below all-time highs.

Europe close: Stocks mixed ahead of next week's Fed meeting

Fri 05 December 2025 15:07

(Sharecast News) - European shares ended mixed on Friday as investors positioned for next week's Federal Reserve meeting, where expectations have solidified around a 25 basis point interest rate cut.

US open: Stocks trade higher ahead of delayed PCE reading

Fri 05 December 2025 13:54

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the green early on Friday as investors continued to await the released of September's long-delayed personal consumption expenditures price index.

Asia report: Nikkei slides as Japan household spending contracts

Fri 05 December 2025 12:48

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed on Friday after a subdued session on Wall Street, where the major US averages ended without clear direction.

Europe midday: Shares hold gains with eyes on Fed meeting next week

Fri 05 December 2025 12:00

(Sharecast News) - European shares were in upbeat mood on Friday as investors looked ahead to next week's Federal Reserve meeting with bets increasing on a 25 basis point cut in interest rates.

London midday: FTSE touch firmer ahead of US inflation print

Fri 05 December 2025 10:56

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier gains to trade just a smidgen higher by midday, as investors eyed a key US inflation reading.

Europe open: Shares rise as eyes turn to Fed rate call next week; Ocado jumps

Fri 05 December 2025 08:15

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened in upbeat mood on Friday as investors looked ahead to next week's Federal Reserve meeting with bets increasing on a 25 basis point cut in interest rates.

London close: Stocks end down as investors mull US inflation print

Fri 05 December 2025 07:51

(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Friday's session in the red even as the latest US inflation print underpinned expectations of a rate cut from the Federal Reserve next week.

London open: Stocks edge up ahead of US inflation reading; Ocado surges

Fri 05 December 2025 07:51

(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Friday as investors eyed a key US inflation reading.

London pre-open: Stocks seen flat ahead of US inflation reading

Fri 05 December 2025 07:29

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a flat start on Friday as investors eyed a key US inflation reading.