Oracle shares plunged as much as 12% after the company’s fiscal second-quarter results, unsettling investors concerned about an aggressive push into artificial intelligence. The report, released Wednesday, showed infrastructure revenues slightly below expectations and flagged a pronounced increase in capital spending on AI data centers and related equipment. #ORCL #AI The company said it would boost investment in AI infrastructure, a move that market participants interpreted as weighing on near-term profitability and cash flow. The stock reaction reflected worries that higher hardware and data-center costs could offset software and cloud revenue growth in the coming quarters. Analysts and investors will be watching upcoming guidance and quarterly commentary for clarity on the scale and timing of Oracle’s AI expenditures and their expected returns. The company’s Q2 results and the announced capex increase were the primary drivers of the sharp share decline on the news date (11.12.2025). #FiatNews

On Dec. 11, 2025 the Federal Reserve has resumed purchasing debt and markets pushed the euro-dollar rate to about 1.17. The move comes as the Fed signalled an upbeat view of productivity growth that could allow it to continue cutting policy rates while expecting inflation to fall and growth to accelerate. Analysts had expected a more hawkish Fed stance on rate cuts, but the central bank’s apparent confidence in faster productivity gains changed the policy mix: the combination of resumed asset purchases and a more optimistic growth outlook underpins the Fed’s ability to forecast disinflation alongside further easing. The development has been reflected in FX markets, with EUR/USD trading near 1.17 following the Fed’s shift in tone. #FED #EURUSD #FiatNews

Global equity rally that followed the Federal Reserve's rate cut quickly faded on 11 December 2025 after Oracle's quarterly results disappointed investors. The tech company’s report prompted a swift market pullback, ending the short-lived post-cut advance in equities. The Fed nonetheless approved another easing step, despite opposition from several voting members and some regional Fed presidents, a divide the central bank said could lead to tensions in 2026. Market participants interpreted the combination of mixed policy signals and weak corporate earnings as a reason to pare risk exposure. Investors now face a more cautious backdrop as company reports and future Fed communications will be watched closely for guidance on growth, earnings momentum and the policy path. #ORCL #Fed #markets #FiatNews

The 2026 investment outlook warns that while macro conditions are likely to remain broadly supportive, risk concentrations are intensifying — notably in debt markets. The headline summary: debts have been tolerated for a long time, but there is a heightened risk that this can change suddenly, with implications for asset prices and financing conditions. #Investing #Debt #Macro Financial markets continue to be driven by strong enthusiasm around artificial intelligence, lifting valuations in related sectors. At the same time, investors are increasingly asking where the peak of the AI cycle lies and how a reassessment of those expectations could interact with rising debt vulnerabilities. The takeaway for market participants is to balance optimism about durable macro support and AI-led growth with closer monitoring of leverage and potential sudden shifts in credit conditions. #AI #FiatNews

Dec. 10, 2025 — The Federal Reserve shifted to a notably dovish stance, coupling a quarter-point rate cut with a brighter growth outlook and steps to stabilize money markets. The Fed’s new projections show stronger U.S. growth in 2026 (2.3% vs. a prior 1.8%), and Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank now expects productivity gains—partly linked to AI—to support lower inflation and continued easing of policy. Powell also signaled that Fed officials are not considering a rate hike in 2026 despite higher measured productivity. Officials moved to address weakening bank reserves by announcing purchases of Treasury bills, marking a de facto shift from quantitative tightening toward expansion. The Fed plans the first T-bill operation on Dec. 12 for about $40 billion and intends to build a reserves cushion to absorb tax-related outflows in mid-April. Powell’s broader message stressed a cooling labor market and a tolerance for inflation near 3% as the Fed balances estimates of faster supply-side growth with its monetary stance. The combination of the rate cut, upgraded growth forecasts, and proactive liquidity measures underscores a more optimistic and accommodative Fed posture going into 2026. #Fed #interestRates #inflation #AI #FiatNews

Coupang’s CEO resigned after the largest data breach in South Korea’s history, following a massive leak of user data. #Coupang #FiatNews

The Federal Reserve cut its policy rate by 25 basis points, lowering the target federal funds range to 3.50–3.75% at the conclusion of its two-day meeting. The move met broad market expectations and marks the third consecutive Fed meeting to deliver a quarter-point reduction. Chair Jerome Powell will hold a press conference at 20:30 to provide accompanying commentary and outline the likely path of monetary policy. The Fed will also publish updated economic projections alongside his remarks. Market participants will be watching Powell’s guidance and the updated forecasts for signals on the timing and size of any further easing steps. #Fed #InterestRates #MonetaryPolicy #FiatNews

Current market valuations—S&P 500 at a price/earnings ratio of about 22–23—are not directly comparable to the same numeric P/E seen during the dot‑com bubble, because U.S. publicly traded firms now tend to generate more free cash flow per dollar of reported earnings. That greater cash yield should, all else equal, justify a higher "fair" P/E and means today's 22–23 is not the same signal as it was in the late 1990s. #SPX Higher-quality firms today also tend to show stronger balance sheets and more reliable cash generation, which reduces risk and the required rate of return—pressures that lift justified valuations. Estimates from major banks show market risk premia have been unusually low for some time, reinforcing that context. #GoldmanSachs Aggregate P/E ratios can be misleading when many firms are loss-making. If hundreds of companies report losses, the market P/E excludes them and may look artificially low; if those firms each generated even a small positive profit, the index P/E could jump dramatically. A chart cited by the author highlights cumulative losses of selected companies before they turned profitable—an observation that may say more about individual cases like OpenAI‑related businesses than about a broad market shift. #OpenAI #FiatNews

Investment outlook 2026: markets expect a generally supportive macro environment but higher risks. Enthusiasm around artificial intelligence has largely offset tariff impacts so far, though investors are starting to debate where the AI cycle may peak. #AI #Investing2026 #FiatNews

The IMF upgraded its growth forecasts for China for this year and next but urged Beijing to accelerate structural reforms to reduce reliance on exports. The institution paired a more positive near‑term outlook with calls for deeper reforms. #IMF #China #FiatNews

Startup Starcloud says it trained the first AI model in space, a development that could herald a new era of orbital data centers aimed at easing growing digital infrastructure pressures on Earth. The firm positions the move as the first of its kind. #AI #space #FiatNews

China is reportedly considering restrictions on access to Nvidia’s advanced H200 chips despite US approval this week for exports to selected Chinese customers. Any restrictions would limit access to cutting‑edge AI hardware. #Nvidia #China #FiatNews

EUR/USD rose in early trading but later corrected and was trading around 1.1635. The Czech koruna was little changed versus the euro, trading near 24.25. Bond yields were rising, particularly in Europe. #FX #EURUSD #FiatNews

Spot silver reached a fresh record, trading above $61.40 per troy ounce (about 1,278 CZK), up roughly 1.3% near 09:00 CET. Meanwhile, gold and crude oil prices were lower on the session. Precise intraday levels vary across venues. #Silver #commodities #FiatNews

US markets traded mixed: the Dow Jones gained, the Nasdaq fell, and the S&P 500 hovered around zero. No major US events were scheduled during the day; Oracle’s earnings after the close could influence overnight moves. #USMarkets #Oracle #FiatNews

European benchmarks were mostly lower: the DAX, CAC 40 and AEX each slipped about 0.5%, while the FTSE 100 was the sole major index to finish higher. The regional pullback came ahead of the Fed outcome. #Europe #equities #FiatNews

The Prague bourse edged up today, with the PX index gaining just under 0.2%. Notable movers included Komerční banka, Moneta and Primoco on the upside, while Colt CZ and Erste declined. Trading volumes were not specified. #PX #CzechMarkets #FiatNews

Czech consumer prices in November rose 2.1% year‑on‑year, down from 2.5% in October, while month‑on‑month prices fell 0.3%, the Czech Statistical Office confirmed — matching its preliminary estimate. The slowdown was driven in part by food price developments. #CzechRepublic #inflation #FiatNews

SpaceX plans a primary public offering next year targeting an approximate $1.5 trillion valuation and expects to raise well over $30 billion from investors, which would make it the largest IPO in history. Timing and final terms remain subject to market conditions. #SpaceX #FiatNews

Global government bond yields climbed to levels last seen in 2009 as markets trimmed expectations for aggressive easing. The increase reflects growing concern that the cycles of rate cuts in advanced economies — from the US to Australia — may be approaching an end. #bonds #yields #FiatNews