💥 MARKET NEWS FLASH — 24 DEC 2025 💥
😐 Trump on Rates:
Former U.S. President Donald Trump says his next pick for Fed Chair should cut interest rates when markets are strong.
With Q3 GDP at 4.3%, US500 hitting record highs, current rates at 3.5%–3.75%, and Trump pushing for a target near 1%, his message is loud and clear: easier money fuels growth. 💰📉
🇦🇺 AUD Breakout:
The Australian Dollar climbed 0.2% to $0.6713, its highest level since Oct 2024 📈
Up 1.5% this quarter, traders are now pricing in a possible June RBA rate hike and a run toward $0.68 🚀
🥇 Gold Goes Parabolic:
Gold exploded above $4,500/oz (high of $4,525.77) 🔥
That’s nearly +70% in 2025, driven by:
• Global tension around Venezuela 🌍
• Heavy ETF inflows 💼
• Growing bets on more Fed rate cuts 🏦
🛢 BP Mega Move:
BP is reportedly close to selling 65% of Castrol to Stonepeak Partners for around $6B 💵
This accelerates BP’s massive $20B asset sell-off plan by 2027 (WSJ) 🧾
📆 Today’s Market Calendar:
🇺🇸 US — Bank Holiday
🇪🇺 EU — Bank Holiday
⚡ Get ready — liquidity is thin, volatility can spike!
Stay locked in for the next big move 👀🚀
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