Federal Reserve minutes from the December meeting, released Dec. 31, 2025, show policymakers signaled a willingness to consider further interest-rate reductions. The record highlights debate over timing and pace of cuts as officials weigh inflation trends and economic data. #Fed #FederalReserve #FiatNews
Moody's Analytics warns that U.S. growth around 2% is unlikely to generate strong job gains. Mark Zandi said the latest labor data show a positive development in initial unemployment claims, but firms remain reluctant to add many new employees. He stresses that sustained job creation is essential to prevent the economy from tipping into recession.
Zandi highlighted the disconnect between improving claims figures and weak hiring: while layoffs may be easing, payroll growth has not picked up enough to support broader demand. Growth near 2% typically does not deliver the level of job creation needed to close slack in the labor market.
The assessment underscores the importance of monitoring payrolls and hiring trends as indicators of whether modest GDP growth can be translated into stronger employment and a more resilient economy. #US #Jobs #MoodysAnalytics #FiatNews
Fed minutes from the December meeting reinforced market expectations for additional rate cuts next year, while U.S. equities traded nearly unchanged and overall market sentiment remained calm on Dec. 30, 2025. The release did not prompt large moves, with investors appearing to have already priced in prospective easing. The minutes supported bets on lower policy rates in the coming year, confirming the Fed discussion on the timing of adjustments. Market calm following the note suggests limited surprise in the details and a steady reaction across equities and bond markets. #Fed #USStocks #InterestRates #FiatNews
As markets enter the new year, commentators highlight the tension between investor sentiment and fundamental valuation levels. The piece argues that valuation metrics serve as a crossover between sentiment and fundamentals and cautions that signals of deep pessimism would be inconsistent with historically elevated valuations. "I cannot really imagine a situation where an indicator credibly points to negative sentiment and strong risk aversion while valuations are historically very high," the commentary states (30 Dec 2025).
Key takeaways: current valuation measures remain above long-term norms, suggesting limited coherence with any narrative of broad risk aversion. The note implies investors should weigh valuation context alongside sentiment indicators when assessing market direction in early 2026. #markets #valuation #sentiment #stocks #FiatNews
Global LNG exports rose about 4% this year to roughly 429 million tonnes, the largest annual increase since 2022. The expansion reflects shifting demand patterns and capacity additions in liquefaction and shipping, marking renewed growth in the LNG trade. #LNG #FiatNews
Russian pipeline gas exports to Europe fell sharply in 2025, declining 44% to about 18 billion cubic meters (bcm), the lowest level since the mid-1970s, Reuters said based on its calculations. The agency also reported that Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to Europe were weaker this year.
The drop refers to deliveries via pipeline networks from Russia into European markets and marks a significant contraction in pipeline supply volumes compared with previous years. Reutersβ analysis provides the primary source for the figures.
The data underline a broader reduction in Russian gas flows to the continent in 2025, with both pipeline and LNG exports running below historical norms. #Russia #Europe #gas #LNG #FiatNews
Preliminary data show global exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) rose 4% in 2025 to 429 million tonnes, marking the largest annual increase since 2022. The figures were published in a year-end report on December 30, 2025.
The 4% rise in volumes represents the strongest growth in three years; by comparison, LNG exports grew 4.5% in 2022. The statistics are presented as preliminary and may be subject to revision.
The report highlights a rebound in annual LNG trade volumes to 429 million tonnes, underlining renewed activity in global gas markets after more muted growth in the intervening years. #LNG #energy #NaturalGas #FiatNews
Humanoid robots are approaching mainstream markets, but the initial market leader is expected to be China rather than Elon Musk's Tesla. The report says China will take the early crown in the race to commercialize humanoid machines, not Tesla.
Elon Musk brought humanoid robots into the spotlight this year, calling them central to Teslaβs valuation and saying the company βcould reach tens of trillions of dollarsβ if the technology succeeds.
The article frames the coming humanoid-robot market as a geopolitical and commercial contest, with China positioned to lead the initial rollout while Tesla remains a focal name in public debate. #robots #Tesla #China #AI #FiatNews
Czech economic growth is expected to slow to about 2% next year after surprising expansion of just over 2.5% this year, writes Jan BureΕ‘. The stronger-than-expected outturn in 2025 was driven primarily by household consumption and inventory rebuilding.
BureΕ‘ forecasts a mild deceleration to roughly 2% in 2026 but notes that the overall result will remain solid. He highlights that consumption is set to remain a key growth driver even as headline growth moderates.
The commentary also warns that the labour market is likely to stay tight into the coming year, keeping labour market pressure elevated. (Commentary by Jan BureΕ‘, 30 December 2025) #CzechRepublic #economy #GDP #labour #FiatNews
Japanβs Nikkei 225 closed the year above 50,000 points for the first time, finishing 2025 up about 26% from the start of the year. The milestone was recorded on Dec. 30, 2025, as the index benefited from broad gains across the market.
Kyodo reports that investor interest in artificial intelligence (AI) and expectations for economic measures from new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi helped drive the advance.
The move marks a notable year for Japanese equities as AI-related themes and hopes for policy action coincided with strong index performance, according to Kyodo. #Nikkei225 #Japan #AI #FiatNews
