Squawk Pod 5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 12/26/2025
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Dec 26, 2025 Gold and silver prices are surging, signaling vibrant market activity. Meanwhile, a lottery player scored a record Powerball win, making headlines. In tech news, Waymo hits pause on its San Francisco robotaxi service amid severe weather warnings. Looking ahead, Snowflake is reportedly eyeing a significant acquisition of AI software developer Observe, aiming to enhance its analytics capabilities. Tune in for analysis and insights on these intriguing developments!
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Surge In Gold And Silver Prices
- Precious metals surged dramatically in 2025 with gold up ~70% and silver up ~150%.
- These moves signal strong investor demand for safe-haven assets amid market uncertainty.
Zelensky Seeks High-Level U.S. Meetings
- Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky plans to meet with President Trump as the U.S. pushes to end Russia's war.
- Zelensky's recent talks included White House envoy Steve Biegun and Jared Kushner, signaling high-level engagement.
Single Ticket Lands $1.8B Powerball
- A single ticket won Powerball's $1.8 billion prize, the game's second-largest jackpot ever.
- The winning ticket was sold at a gas station outside Little Rock and the claimant remained unknown due to holiday closures.