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SPY Dec 2025 270.000 put
| Previous close | 4.9000 |
| Open | 4.9000 |
| Bid | 0.0000 |
| Ask | 0.0000 |
| Strike | 270.00 |
| Expiry date | 2025-12-19 |
| Day's range | 4.9000 - 4.9000 |
| Contract range | N/A |
| Volume | |
| Open interest | 768 |
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ECB's de Cos asserts maintaining borrowing costs could align inflation with target
Pablo Hernandez de Cos, a member of the European Central Bank's (ECB) Governing Council, stated on Monday that keeping current borrowing costs stable could help Euro-area inflation align with the ECB's 2% target. This strategy is designed to strike a balance between avoiding insufficient tightening, which may obstruct reaching the inflation goal, and excessive tightening that could potentially harm economic activity and employment.
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Potential U.S. government shutdown looms as October 1 deadline nears
The U.S. federal government could face a shutdown on October 1, if politicians fail to reach a budget agreement. This impending situation could cause temporary economic damage due to reduced consumer confidence and interruptions in defense and healthcare spending. However, the impact is expected to be short-lived, as previous shutdowns have typically lasted only a few days and most employees have received back pay.
Yahoo FinanceStocks sink on Wall Street fears of higher rates for longer: Stock market news today
Stocks ended the week lower after selling off amid the prospect of prolonged high interest rates.
