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S&P Futures Tick Lower With Focus on U.S. Retail Sales and PPI Data

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are trending down -0.12% this morning as investors brace for a flood of U.S. economic data, with particular attention on the retail sales report and producer inflation figures, to assess whether optimism about a potential Federal Reserve rate cut in December can hold up.

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Stocks Finish Sharply Higher as Tech Stocks Soar

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed up by +1.55%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +0.44%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up by +2.62%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) rose +1.56%, and December...

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Traders Flood Fed Rate-Cut Bets After Dovish Talks: 'Wild Volatility,' El Erian Says

Traders are rapidly piling into bets that the Federal Reserve will slash interest rates in December, a sharp reversal from just days ago when most expected the central bank to keep borrowing costs unchanged amid inflation concerns.

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Dollar Slightly Lower on Fed Rate Cut Expectations

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday fell by -0.03%. The dollar posted modest losses on Monday and came under pressure on dovish comments from Fed Governor Christopher Waller, who said he’s advocating a December rate cut by the Fed. Mr. Waller’s comments pushed the chance of a Fed rate...

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Stocks Climb as Technology Shares Rebound

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up by +1.21%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.58%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +2.01%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are up +1.28%, and December...

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Dollar Slightly Higher on Yen Weakness

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.06%. Weakness in the yen is supporting gains in the dollar today, as the yen attempts to hold above last Friday's 10-month low. Gains in the dollar are limited after dovish comments from Fed Governor Christopher Waller, who said he's advocating...

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Stocks Supported by Strength in Tech and Fed Rate Cut Expectations

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up by +0.61%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.18%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +1.51%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are up +0.61%, and December...

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Fed Split Deepens As December Rate Cut Hangs In The Balance

Governor Christopher Waller has pushed for a 25-basis-point cut, citing a weakening labor market, rising reports of layoffs, and softening private-sector hiring. He argued that inflation, once temporary price pressures are excluded, is moving closer to the Fed's 2% target.

International Business Times

Uncertainties over economy threaten Federal Reserve interest rate cut

A December rate cut is far from certain as inflation continues to run above the Fed's target. At the same time, risks to the US job market remain.

Euronews

Fed's Waller Backs Rate Cut In December Amid Weakening Labor Market: 'Not Worried About Inflation Accelerating'

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller argued for "continuing rate cuts" on Monday, stating he supports cutting the Fed’s policy rate at its next meeting in December to manage risks from a deteriorating labor market.

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Stocks Fall Ahead of Nvidia Earnings and US Economic Data

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday fell by -0.92%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) fell by -1.18%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) fell by -0.83%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) fell -0.83%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Tech Selloff Resumes As Fed Rate Cut Hopes Fade: Palantir Eyes Worst Month Since 2023

The tech selloff reignited Monday afternoon, with AI-linked stocks taking another hit after their worst week since April's tariff-driven pullback.

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Federal Reserve to cut key rate Wednesday, may signal another cut to follow

The Federal Reserve will almost certainly cut its key interest rate on Wednesday and could signal it expects another cut in December as the central bank seeks to bolster hiring

The Independent UK

What to know about Trump's finalists to replace Powell as Fed chair

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he expects a selection to be made before year's end.

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Former BLS chief warns Powell is “flying blind” at a pivotal time for the Fed

A once-obscure data-sharing deal between ADP and the Fed helped shape monetary policy for years—until it abruptly vanished.

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Stock Index Futures Muted With Focus on Corporate Earnings

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are down -0.04%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are down -0.08% this morning, pointing to a muted open on Wall Street after yesterday’s rally, as investors await a fresh batch of corporate earnings reports, with a particular focus on results from blue…

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S&P analysis of 9,000 companies worldwide finds the real cost of tariffs and other corporate costs: $1.2 trillion

It's a “highly conservative” estimate based on forecasts of companies representing about 85% of the $130 trillion global equity market.

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S&P Futures Trim Losses as Trump Eases Trade Concerns

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are trending down -0.02% this morning, paring earlier losses after U.S. President Donald Trump moved to ease concerns over a trade war with China.

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Fed's Christopher Waller Floats 5 More Rate Cuts To Reach Neutral: '125 Basis Points To Go' — Sees Disinflation, Labor Softness Ahead

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller suggested the central bank may need to cut rates by as much as 125 basis points to reach a more neutral policy stance, citing signs of disinflation and softening labor demand.

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Stock Indexes Fall as Regional Bank Stocks Plunge

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed down -0.63%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.65%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.36%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) fell -0.68%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Falls and Gold Surges on Fed Rate Cut Expectations

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday fell by -0.47% and posted a 1-week low. Dovish Fed comments weighed on the dollar Thursday after Fed Governor Christopher Waller said the Fed can keep lowering interest rates to support a faltering labor market. Also, Thursday’s economic news, which showed the October...

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Gold Hits $4,270, Bitcoin Plunges Below $110,000: What's Moving Markets Thursday?

In an otherwise cautious session on Wall Street, gold and silver stole the spotlight once again, with both precious metals pushing to fresh record highs — gold touching $4,270 per ounce and silver climbing to $53.90.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 closes higher despite sluggish economic growth

The tepid progress for the economy recently could prompt the Office for Budget Responsibility to downgrade its economic assessment.

Axios

Why the AI economy might not be 1990s redux

Inflation and the jobs market could remain a problem even if AI lives up to its promise.

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Indexes Turn Red as Stocks Give Up Morning Gains

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.66%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.59%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.62%. After starting the day higher, stock indexes have turned lower and all 3 indexes...

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