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MarketBeat Week in Review – 12/15 - 12/19

Money continues to move into the market, raising hopes for a Santa Claus rally; however, the macro story remains mixed, which could bring more volatility

MarketBeat

Karoline Leavitt swears Trump has inflation at 2.5%, offering no proof except her signature blend of blind loyalty

Karoline Leavitt wants you to believe inflation is “down to 2.5%,” groceries are fine, gas is cheap, and Trump is “digging our country out of the economic hole.” So, why can’t you afford anything? Because CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins is “pushing narratives.”

The Mary Sue

Nike, Tilray, and Palantir: Their Unusually Active Put Options Will Boost Your Wallet After Christmas

Christmas has gotten more expensive this year due to inflation and tariffs. Americans of all stripes can use a break. These six unusually active put options from Thursday trading could boost your wallet the day after Christmas. Ho. Ho. Ho!

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FTSE 100 in the green after lower-than-expected US inflation figures

Anglo American edged up 0.4% after reporting that it was striving to wrap up the sale of its nickel business.

Evening Standard

Fact check: Resident doctors’ pay and AI-generated soldier video

Round-up of fact checks from the last week compiled by Full Fact.

Evening Standard

What will happen when the £100 contactless card limit is scrapped?

Watchdog says banks will be able to respond to changing consumer demands, inflation and new technology

The Guardian - UK

Why Rachel Reeves’ cash ISA cut is going to hit women hardest

The current limit of £20,000 will drop to £12,000 for cash ISA deposits

The Independent UK

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How much more will Christmas dinner cost this year?

Shoppers can cut costs this Christmas by looking for the best deals

The Independent UK

Is Your Portfolio Too Dependent On Outdated Economic Assumptions?

Markets don’t move in straight lines, yet many portfolios are built as if they do. Investors clutch onto old rules like sacred scrolls, convinced that the same economic patterns from decades ago still dictate the future. Inflation is no longer a predictable ghost from the past, interest rates have learned…

The Free Financial Advisor

What interest rates and inflation will mean for your money and mortgage in 2026

Rates were cut by the Bank of England to 3.75 per cent before Christmas - the lowest level in almost three years

The Independent UK

Trump Begs Americans To 'Blame' Democrats For Rising Prices – Data Says Otherwise

Trump blamed Democrats for rising consumer prices in a primetime address, but independent data show inflation and affordability remain persistent challenges.

International Business Times UK

S&P Futures Muted as Bond Yields Climb

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are trending up +0.04% this morning as global bond yields climbed following the Bank of Japan’s interest rate hike.

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Asian shares advance after weaker US price data push Wall Street higher, and a rate hike in Japan

Shares are moderately higher in Asia and U.S. futures are mixed after the Bank of Japan raised its key policy rate to the highest level in 30 years

The Independent UK

What to know about the possible impact of Japan's rate hike

Global investors are bracing for a hike by the Bank of Japan that may take its key interest rate to a 30-year high

The Independent UK

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Budget and the Bees

Mechanics Hate This: 10 Simple Checks to Avoid Massive Repair Bills

Cars are expensive machines that demand constant attention. Most of us dread seeing that check engine light pop on. It usually signals a costly trip to the local shop. However, many major repairs are completely preventable with basic maintenance. You do not need to be a gearhead to save money.

Barchart

Stocks Settle Higher on Upbeat Tech Outlook and Cooling Inflation

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed up by +0.79%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +0.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up by +1.51%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) rose +0.74%, and December...

Kiplinger

Cooler Inflation Supports a Relief Rally: Stock Market Today

Investors, traders and speculators welcome much-better-than-hoped-for core CPI data on top of optimism-renewing AI earnings.

The Independent UK

Inflation sits at 2.7 percent: What it means for you, according to experts

‘Year-over-year increases for food, energy, and shelter may be lower than peaks, but they are not actually falling,’ one expert said

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Fortune

'We might need more than a few grains of salt': Top economists pan inflation report that effectively assumed housing inflation was zero

The culprit, several economists say, is the extended government shutdown.

The Conversation

Australia’s roads are full of giant cars, and everyone pays the price. What can be done?

You may have noticed — there’s a car-size inflation on Australian roads that some have nicknamed car “mobesity”.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 and sterling rise after Bank of England rate cut

In a split vote, the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee voted five to four to reduce interest rates.

GOBankingRates

Side Gigs That Could Be Impacted by Inflation in 2026

Euronews

ECB's Lagarde: AI fuels investment, no rate path set

ECB President Christine Lagarde kept rates unchanged, citing persistent uncertainty and strong AI-driven investment.

Barchart

Stocks Rally as Chip Makers Soar and US Price Pressures Ease

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up by +1.28%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.82%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +1.91%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are up +1.27%, and December...

International Business Times UK

Trump Named 'Most Dramatic President' In History After Hyperbolic Address To The Nation

Trump's national address featured sweeping claims and exaggerations, with fact-checks revealing many statements contradicted by available economic and social data.

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