Dec. 9, 2025, 5:33 a.m.

US Stock Market Continues to Decline, European Investors Accelerate Withdrawals

In early December, US stocks staged their most dramatic intraday reversal in months. Driven by the dual positive catalysts of chip giant NVIDIA's better-than-expected earnings report and a "Goldilocks" nonfarm payrolls report, the S&P 500 index surged as much as 1.9% within the first hour of trading.

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Financial concerns brought about by the relaxation of regulation in the US leveraged loan market

On December 5, 2025, the Office of the Compilers of the Currency and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation of the United States jointly announced the withdrawal of the leveraged loan guidelines introduced in 2013, marking a crucial loosening of the banking risk control system established after the 2008 financial crisis.

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Difficult choices under the data fog and political game of the Federal Reserve

On December 9th local time, the Federal Reserve will hold its final interest rate meeting of 2025.

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Argoma Steel Layoffs: A Glimpse into the Financial Ripples of Trade Frictions

Recently, according to Xinhua News Agency, Algoma Steel Limited, a major Canadian steel enterprise, has confirmed that it will lay off about 1,000 employees due to the impact of high tariffs from the United States.

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The US stock market rallied across the board late at night

On December 2nd, local time, the three major US stock indices opened higher. After the opening, the Nasdaq index saw an initial increase of up to 1%, reaching a new high since November 12th.

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Financial market volatility will lead to a slowdown in global trade

The latest annual report from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) indicates that global trade and economic growth are bound to slow due to geopolitical instability.

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A 'rollercoaster of extremes' farce in capital

On December 4, 2025, the U.S. stock market once again staged a comically dramatic scene of divergence.

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Financial Awakening: The "Butterfly Effect" of Japan's Interest Rate Hikes and the End of the Global Easing Illusion

In December 2025, the statement made by Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda on "weighing the pros and cons of raising interest rates" instantly pierced the tranquility of Tokyo's financial district.

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Interest Rate Cut Signals in a Data Vacuum: The Flaws in the Fed's Decision-Making and Risks to Financial Stability

Recently, multiple Federal Reserve officials have publicly expressed support for interest rate cuts, drawing widespread attention in financial markets. However, upon closer examination of the context and potential impacts, it becomes evident that the decision-making process behind this policy shift suffers from significant flaws, and the completeness and reliability of the basis for the decision warrant deeper scrutiny.

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Silver Frenzy: The 'Silver Feast' Intertwined with Supply, Demand, and Sentiment

On December 2, 2025, the international silver market witnessed a historic moment: the London spot silver price broke through $58.84 per ounce during intraday trading, while COMEX silver futures surged to as high as $59.44 per ounce, both setting nearly 14-year records.

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