\n Silver and Gold Prices Rally; Stocks Hold Near Records <\/p>\n
\n The S&P 500 is coming off its 39th record close of this year. <\/p>\n
\n —- <\/p>\n
\n Zelensky to Meet Trump on Closing Gaps in Draft Peace Deal <\/p>\n
\n The high level talks come after a flurry of U.S.-Ukraine negotiations, but Russia remains a possible obstacle. <\/p>\n
\n —- <\/p>\n
\n Customs Crackdown Leads to Blocked, Destroyed Imports <\/p>\n
\n Small imports that had cleared U.S. customs quickly and easily are now stranded because of changing tariffs and tougher enforcement. <\/p>\n
\n —- <\/p>\n
\n China Sanctions Boeing, Other U.S. Companies Over Taiwan Arms Sale <\/p>\n
\n Beijing responded to the Trump administration’s approval of a large weapons package for Taipei with restrictions on firms and executives. <\/p>\n
\n —- <\/p>\n
\n Silver’s Runaway Rally Sweeps Up Amateur Investors <\/p>\n
\n Silver prices have been rising in part because of constrained supply, with the world’s pure-play silver deposits mostly exhausted. <\/p>\n
\n —- <\/p>\n
\n Japan Plans Record High Initial Budget for Next Fiscal Year <\/p>\n
\n The Japanese cabinet approved a record-high initial budget totaling approximately $785 billion for the coming fiscal year, signaling Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s latest effort to support growth through aggressive spending. <\/p>\n
\n —- <\/p>\n
\n The Economic Divide Between Big and Small Companies Is Growing <\/p>\n
\n The economic fortunes of low- and high-income Americans are diverging. The same pattern is happening with companies. <\/p>\n
\n —- <\/p>\n
\n Japan Closer to Achieving 2% Inflation Target, BOJ Governor Says <\/p>\n
\n Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda said Thursday that the central bank is getting closer to achieving its 2% inflation target, reaffirming his stance of seeking further interest-rate increases. <\/p>\n
\n —- <\/p>\n
\n Coast Guard Tracks Down Runaway Oil Tanker Linked to Iran and Venezuela <\/p>\n
\n The U.S. is gathering more manpower and weaponry to seize the sanctioned Bella 1 as it flees in the Atlantic. <\/p>\n
\n —- <\/p>\n
\n Family Offices Have Become the New Power Players on Wall Street <\/p>\n
\n Wealthy families are launching offices to manage their money at a record clip and are increasingly getting a seat at the table in significant deals. <\/p>\n
\n —- <\/p>\n
\n Warren Buffett and Private Equity Both Love Insurance. The Similarities End There. <\/p>\n
\n Investing insurance premiums is a different game on Wall Street than in Omaha. <\/p>\n
\n (END) Dow Jones Newswires<\/p>\n
\n December 26, 2025 13:15 ET (18:15 GMT)<\/p>\n
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