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Latest Finance-Economy News

📅December 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Markets show cautious optimism with S&P 500's seventh monthly gain, Fed chair selection underway, and key developments in Ukraine talks and carbon removal financing.
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S&P 500 Achieves Seventh Consecutive Monthly Gain

The S&P 500 posted its seventh straight monthly increase in November 2025, signaling sustained equity market strength despite global uncertainties.Source 1

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US Equity Futures and Treasuries Slide Amid Fed Chair Uncertainty

US equity futures and Treasury yields dipped as investors reacted to uncertainties about the next Federal Reserve chair and potential market risks ahead.Source 1

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Record High Prices for Copper and Silver

Copper and silver prices reached record levels, driven by supply-demand dynamics and heightened investor interest in precious and industrial metals.Source 1

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Bitcoin Price Falls Below $87,000

Bitcoin experienced a price drop below $87,000 amid wider crypto market weakness, contributing to investor nervousness at the start of December.Source 1

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President Trump to Announce Federal Reserve Chair Nominee

President Trump indicated he has decided on his choice for the next Federal Reserve chair, a key factor influencing future US monetary policy.Source 1

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US-Ukraine Peace Talks Show Progress

US special envoy Steve Witkoff is set to visit Russia as US and Ukrainian negotiators report productive peace talks, offering potential geopolitical stability.Source 1

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Silver Continues Historic Rally

Silver prices extended their record-breaking rally, supported by increased industrial demand and investment inflows in precious metals.Source 1

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Black Friday Sales Show Increase

Black Friday retail sales rose, reflecting robust consumer spending as the holiday season commences across global markets.Source 1},{

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Scaling Carbon Removal with New Financial Architecture

To meet climate goals, carbon removal must scale from millions to billions of tonnes annually by 2050. Evolving financial mechanisms like contracts for difference and tax credits in the UK, Canada, and US are creating bankable markets to attract investment.Source 2

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Role of Corporates and Governments in Carbon Removal Financing

Corporations are anchoring the market with long-term offtakes to reduce demand risk, while governments are establishing policies to crowd in private finance, needed to accelerate carbon removal technologies to net-zero goals.Source 2