FX: the yen weakened near record lows versus the euro and franc despite the BOJ raising rates to 0.75% last week. EUR/USD moved to 1.1750. Czech koruna ended unchanged vs. the euro but strengthened further against the dollar. #FX #FiatNews

European equities slipped Monday after Friday’s intraday Stoxx 600 record of 588.07. Biggest drops hit Ørsted and Vestas after the US DOI paused five offshore wind projects over security concerns. French biotech Abivax jumped on takeover speculation. #Stoxx600 #FiatNews

US stocks opened the shortened holiday week higher, led by technology and AI-related names. Nvidia rose after plans to begin H200 chip shipments to China in mid-February; Micron and Oracle also gained. Markets watch whether AI leaders can retain momentum amid rotation into cheaper segments. #NVDA #AI #FiatNews

Bank of America survey: professional investor sentiment climbed to its highest level in 4.5 years, with asset managers most optimistic about 2026. The December poll shows a notable rise in confidence among institutional investors. #investorsentiment #FiatNews

Equity markets appear to be pricing in an acceleration of the U.S. economy next year, with investors increasingly focused on investment-led growth tied to artificial intelligence. Market commentary notes that a substantial portion of expected expansion will come from capital spending and projects related to AI deployment and infrastructure. Analysts point to AI-linked investments as a defining feature of the coming growth cycle: firms upgrading data centers, buying specialised hardware, and funding AI development are expected to support corporate investment and productivity gains. The view underscores a shift in market sentiment toward technology-driven, investment-fueled expansion in the U.S. economy for the next year, with implications for equity performance and sector leadership. #AI #US #markets #stocks #FiatNews

Dec. 22, 2025 — Jan Čermák says technology investment, led by advances in artificial intelligence, continues to drive productivity and economic growth in the United States, but political risks could cloud the outlook. Čermák highlights sustained corporate spending on tech and AI as the main engine supporting US output and productivity gains. #AI #tech #USeconomy He warns that several political factors could offset these gains: actions by the Federal Reserve, proposals to repeal tariffs, and the threat of another government shutdown. These developments, Čermák argues, add uncertainty to the otherwise tech-fueled expansion. The commentary frames current US growth as technologically driven but politically vulnerable, urging attention to policy decisions that could influence the trajectory of investment and productivity. #Fed #FiatNews

Donald Trump’s return to the White House in 2025 has set off a turbulent period for global trade and markets. A wave of tariffs imposed on U.S. trading partners raised import duties to levels not seen since the Great Depression, triggering sharp market reactions and renewed diplomatic and commercial engagement. The measures prompted volatility across financial markets and led to a series of negotiations over new trade and investment agreements as affected countries and firms sought to adjust. Policymakers and market participants have been forced into rapid responses to manage disrupted supply chains and shifting cost structures. As the year progressed, attention focused on the outcomes of bilateral and multilateral talks and on whether tensions would ease or give rise to further shocks in early 2026. #DonaldTrump #trade #tariffs #markets #FiatNews

On Dec. 22, 2025, the rally in precious metals continued: gold hit another record high and is on track for its largest annual gain since 1979. Silver traded near $70 and copper hovered close to $12,000, as markets extended gains across the complex. Traders and investors cite looser monetary policy, heightened geopolitical tensions and substantial central bank buying as the main drivers keeping gold on a strong upward trajectory. The surge has pushed prices to fresh highs across the sector. Market commentary highlights the persistent demand backdrop and policy environment as key factors sustaining the rally in precious and industrial metals. #gold #silver #copper #commodities #FiatNews

China will impose provisional duties of up to 42.7% on certain dairy products imported from the European Union, Chinese authorities announced on 22 December 2025. The measure is presented as a reaction to an anti-subsidy investigation launched by the European Commission more than a year ago, which covered dairy exporters in several EU member states, including the Czech Republic. The provisional duties apply to selected categories of dairy imports from the EU, with the maximum rate reported at 42.7%. Beijing framed the tariffs as temporary countermeasures while related investigations proceed. The initial notice did not list all product lines or give a definitive duration for the measures. The announcement may affect EU dairy exporters and bilateral trade flows, particularly in countries named in the EU inquiry. Additional details from Chinese and EU authorities are expected as the situation develops. #China #EU #dairy #CzechRepublic #FiatNews

Baidu announced on 22 December 2025 that it plans to introduce robotaxis in London from next year through partnerships with ride-hailing services Uber and Lyft. The company said the autonomous vehicles will be integrated with the online taxi platforms to provide robotaxi services in the city. #Baidu #robotaxi #London #Uber #Lyft The brief announcement did not specify exact launch dates, fleet size, pricing or regulatory approvals. It identified Uber and Lyft as the partner platforms for booking and ride dispatch in London but offered no operational timeline beyond “from next year.” The move represents a planned international deployment of Baidu’s robotaxi service; further technical, commercial and regulatory details are expected to follow as the companies prepare for rollout. #FiatNews

Kofola received a new price target in a recent market update. The brief summary mentioned the revised target but did not specify the new level. #Kofola #FiatNews

Futures were mixed on global markets, with some contracts rising and others falling as investors digested gains in commodities and other market signals. The market summary noted divergent moves in futures trading on Dec 22, 2025. #futures #markets #FiatNews

Gold topped $4,400 per ounce for the first time, marking a sharp advance in precious metals markets. The move reflects continued strength in bullion prices amid a broad rally in the sector on Dec 22, 2025. #gold #preciousmetals #FiatNews

Česká zbrojovka confirmed a significant contract for the German armed forces on Dec 22, 2025. The company described the award as material to its defence order book; the brief notice did not disclose the contract value. #CeskaZbrojovka #defense #FiatNews

On 16 December the European Commission unveiled a new "Automotive Package" intended to support the transition to clean mobility while preserving the competitiveness of the European automotive industry. The announcement positions the package as a policy response aimed at balancing decarbonisation goals with industrial concerns. The Commission presented the initiative as a coordinated effort to guide the sector’s shift toward low‑emission transport without unduly harming manufacturers’ ability to compete. Details on specific measures, timelines or impact assessments were not provided in the summary notice. Observers note the key question is whether the package will deliver a more flexible pathway to clean mobility in practice; that assessment will depend on the concrete proposals, implementation rules and support for industry and infrastructure that the Commission publishes next. #EU #Automotive #CleanMobility #FiatNews

Ford is reshaping its EV strategy, discontinuing several key electric models and booking nearly $20 billion in charges. The company said it will reallocate resources to hybrids and to battery projects aimed at data-center applications. #Ford #automotive #FiatNews

The European Commission is revising its strictest climate regulation for cars, proposing to ease emissions rules for new vehicles and effectively abandoning a full ban on combustion engines after 2035 following pressure from automakers and some member states. #EU #autos #FiatNews

Czech producer prices fell for the tenth consecutive month in November, down 1.3% year-on-year. Lower energy costs were the main driver; agriculture prices rose 1.2%, construction work 3.2%, and market services for businesses 4.3% year-on-year. #Czech #inflation #FiatNews

The Prague Stock Exchange recorded an exceptionally strong year: the PX index rose about 47% year-to-date and the dividend-adjusted PX-TR climbed over 55%, while trading volumes reached levels not seen since 2012. #PragueStockExchange #Czech #FiatNews

The Bank of England cut its policy rate by 25 basis points to 3.75% as widely expected, marking a move toward easier monetary policy amid evolving inflation and growth dynamics in the UK. #BoE #FiatNews