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Your daily horoscope: December 22, 2025

  IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY For best results this year you need to be more of an observer. Instead of rushing into every new thing that comes along try standing back and watching what other people are doing. Learn from their mistakes and then do it right! ARIES (March 21 - April 20): Although your generosity knows no bounds you would be wise to keep your cash in your pocket today. If someone approaches you for assistance find out how you might be able to help them in practical ways. It’s not just about money. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): The more people say nice things about you the more you will worry that they are up to no good. Maybe you’re right, maybe they are planning to deceive you, but more likely you are being suspicious for no good reason. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): If a stranger starts asking personal questions about you today you must let them know right from the start that you do not appreciate being given the third degree. Tell them, as robustly as you can, to mind the...

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Wall Street Ends a Volatile Week Almost Where It Started

 

After a tumultuous week that saw sharp swings and market uncertainty, Wall Street managed to claw back some losses and finish almost where it began. Here are the key takeaways:

  1. Steady Recovery: The S&P 500 index showed resilience, gaining 0.3% on Friday. This followed its best day since 2022, and it’s now close to erasing the brutal losses suffered earlier in the week.

  2. Mixed Performance: The Dow Jones Industrial Average also edged up by 25 points (0.1%), while the Nasdaq composite rose 0.2%. Both indexes are still on track for slight weekly losses.

  3. Market Factors: The Japanese yen’s sudden strengthening caused turbulence as traders scrambled out of a popular trade. Additionally, concerns about a slowing U.S. economy weighed on investor sentiment.

  4. Upcoming Reports: Next week, investors will closely watch updates on consumer spending at U.S. retailers. These reports could drive further market swings.

In summary, Wall Street weathered a stormy week, and while uncertainties remain, it’s poised for stability as we head into the next trading days. 


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