Stocks get a reprieve from Nvidia
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LONDON – The combination of gold and share prices soaring in unison is a phenomenon not seen in at least half a century and raises questions of a potential bubble in both, global central bank umbrella body, the Bank for International Settlements, says.
While equity markets continue to be driven by AI and tech gains, gold’s 60% surge this year is set to be its biggest since 1979, fuelling debate about whether its traditional role as a safe-haven asset has changed….Reuters
lunchtime – maybe good time for reading
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Fed could find itself in a bind as it sets the stage for Powell’s successor
– By Howard Schneider, Reuters
NY Fed SCE
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lets see how the “lesser” suits toe (or not) the line Schnabel set out on Friday
fwiw:
Interview with Isabel Schnabel, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB, conducted by Jana Randow and Mark Schrörs on 3 December 2025
– Interview with Bloomberg, 8 December 2025
USDJPY brief dip below 155.50 seemed to coincide with the earthquake headline.(last 155.52)
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Bitcoin ’rallies are for selling‘: Top 3 arguments from BTC market bears
Bitcoin BTCUSD climbed 14.50% from its recent lows of $80,600, inching back toward $93,000 as traders were at odds between a “comeback” by the bulls or the start of a bear market.
Key takeaways:
Analysts say Bitcoin’s rebound is a bull trap, with risks extending to as low as $40,000.
Google Trends suggests a rally toward $97,000 before the correction continues.
1. Bear flag hints at a 16% BTC price dip next
2. Bitcoin can crash to $40,000 if 2021 fractal repeats
3. Bitcoin “crowd is terrified again,” per Google Trends

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