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US close: Stocks jump as inflation unexpectedly eases

Thu 18 December 2025 22:21

(Sharecast News) - US stocks finished firmly higher on Thursday, with the Dow and S&P 500 snapping a four-day losing streak and the Nasdaq posting impressive gains, after inflation data showed an unexpected softening of price pressures in November.

Europe close: Stocks higher on flurry of rate decisions

Thu 18 December 2025 17:40

(Sharecast News) - European shares closed higher on Thursday as investors digested a heavy slate of central bank decisions across the region.

London close: FTSE 100 hits five-week high after BoE rate cut

Thu 18 December 2025 14:58

(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 finished above the 9,800 level for the first time in five weeks on Thursday after the Bank of England moved to lower interest rates and US inflation unexpectedly eased.

US open: Stocks trade higher as CPI comes in below forecasts

Thu 18 December 2025 14:41

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the green early on Thursday as market participants digested last month's cooler-than-expected consumer price index reading.

Europe midday: Shares higher as BoE cuts rates while Sweden, Norway hold

Thu 18 December 2025 11:25

(Sharecast News) - European shares were higher on Thursday as the Bank of England has cut UK interest rates to their lowest level in almost three years, in an attempt to stimulate the economy, while Sweden and Norway held steady.

London midday: FTSE stays up after BoE cuts rates, as expected

Thu 18 December 2025 10:41

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little higher by midday on Thursday as investors digested an expected 25 basis point rate cut from the Bank of England.

Asia report: Markets mixed ahead of BoJ decision

Thu 18 December 2025 08:54

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets fell broadly on Thursday, tracking continued declines on Wall Street as investors extended a rotation out of technology and artificial intelligence-linked stocks.

Europe open: Cautious start on busy rate call day as Sweden holds

Thu 18 December 2025 08:12

(Sharecast News) - European shares edged higher on Thursday as traders eyed a raft of central bank rate decisions, with Sweden already leaving rates on hold.

Rheinmetall starts sale of civil business

Thu 18 December 2025 08:09

(Sharecast News) - German defense manufacturer Rheinmetall said ‍it ‌has started the sale of its civil business ⁠activities.

London open: FTSE nudges up ahead of expected rate cut; Currys surges on results

Thu 18 December 2025 07:59

(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged up in early trade on Thursday as investors eye an expected rate cut from the Bank of England.