Getting a strong early start, consumers embraced convenience and connection through the season, blending online and in-store purchases and dining out as a festive tradition. December 23, 2025/Mastcercard According to preliminary insights from Mastercard SpendingPulse™, U.S. retail sales excluding automotive increased 3.9% year-over-year from November 1 through December 21. Mastercard SpendingPulse measures in-store and online retail sales representing all […]
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December 23, 2025/United Capital Report Today, the Nigerian Exchange Market closed on a positive note following share price appreciation in BUAFOODS(+1.88%) and FIRSTHOLDCO(+9.35%). As a result, the benchmark Nigerian Exchange All-Share Index (NGX-ASI) rose by 0.59% to settle at 153,354.13 points. Year-to-date returns strengthened to close at 48.99%, while market […]
Geopolitics Gives Oil a Late-Year Lift
December 23, 2025/Oilprice.com Tom Kool Editor, Oilprice.com In this week’s newsletter, we will take a quick look at some of the critical figures and data in the energy markets this week. We will then look at some of the key market movers early this week before providing you […]
