Dow Slides 427 Points to Open December: Stock Market Today The final month of 2025 begins on a negative note after stocks ended November with a startling rally. Kiplinger · Dec 1, 2025
Yen Strength Weighs on the Dollar The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday fell to a 2-week low and finished down by -0.05%. The yen’s strength is weighing on the dollar on Monday after BOJ Governor Ueda signaled a possible interest rate hike at this month’s policy meeting. Also, Monday’s weaker-than-expected Nov US ISM manufacturing index... Barchart · Dec 1, 2025
Tom Lee Drops His Boldest S&P Call Yet — 7200–7300 Is Likely For December Tom Lee has never been scared of big calls — but this one will ignite a few group chats on Wall Street. Speaking on CNBC's Squawk Box on Monday, the Fundstrat co-founder said the SP 500 index is primed for a year-end melt-up, calling "7200–7300" not a hope, but "likely… Benzinga · Dec 1, 2025
A 2-Minute Market Analysis of Gold and Silver Here are the key factors influencing gold and silver prices in the weeks ahead… and my take on where the precious metals are headed next. Barchart · Dec 1, 2025
Who is Kevin Hassett? The rumored Fed pick says inflation is ‘way down,’ sees ‘political bias’ in jobs data, and suggested firing Powell over a renovation “If you’d asked me a year ago, I would have said I think Kevin would be a good pick. I wouldn’t say that today. Kevin has been incredibly dishonest.” Fortune · Dec 1, 2025
Why Silver Beat Gold and the S&P in 2025—And What Comes Next Severe industrial shortages and a shift in monetary policy are driving silver prices to record highs as the metal outperforms gold and equities. MarketBeat · Dec 1, 2025
Trump says he has a name to replace Powell—so Wall Street may need to contend with a ‘shadow Fed chair’ for the next half year With Powell’s Fed term ending, Trump readies a new chair. Analysts eye Kevin Hassett and fear a “shadow chairman” could reshape U.S. monetary policy. Fortune · Dec 1, 2025
Dollar Softens as Fed Rate-Cut Chances Rise The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.33% at a 2-week low. The yen's strength is weighing on the dollar today after BOJ Governor Ueda signaled a possible interest rate hike at this month's policy meeting. Also, today's weaker-than-expected Nov US ISM manufacturing index is bearish for the... Barchart · Dec 1, 2025
Here's why everyone's talking about a 'K-shaped' economy References to the “K-shaped economy” are rapidly proliferating The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025
Stocks Set to Open Lower as Bond Yields Climb, U.S. PCE Inflation Data Awaited December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are down -0.57%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are down -0.68% this morning, pointing to a lower open on Wall Street as Treasury yields climbed following hawkish comments from Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda. Barchart · Dec 1, 2025
‘Santa Rally’ stalls even though a December cut from the Fed is a near certainty Unfortunately, the tech sector is spoiling the party: Bitcoin sank to $85K early this morning. Fortune · Dec 1, 2025
Kevin Hassett Calls Fed Chair Nomination Talk A 'Rumor' But Says He'd Be 'Happy To Serve,' As Trump Hints At Decision Kevin Hassett, the National Economic Council (NEC) Director, addressed the speculation about his potential nomination as the next Federal Reserve Chair by President Donald Trump. Benzinga · Dec 1, 2025
Trump says he's picked who he wants to lead the Fed After reporters asked if it's Kevin Hassett, a smiling Trump said: "I'm not telling you." Axios · Dec 1, 2025
US futures slip and Asian stocks are mixed, while oil prices surge more than $1 a barrel Asian shares have started the week mixed, with Tokyo's benchmark falling nearly 2% The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025
Fortune · Dec 1, 2025 The S&P 500 could hit 7,000 this week, while Trump hints at a Fed chair pick and Washington eyes this special election “The S&P 500 would need to rise by just 2.2% to reach 7,000. That could happen this coming week, in our view.”
Barchart · Nov 30, 2025 Powell, PCE and Other Key Thing to Watch this Week Markets enter December facing a week packed with comprehensive economic data, high-profile earnings, and multiple Fed Chair Powell appearances that together could determine the trajectory for both the final month of 2025 and early 2026 positioning.
Benzinga · Nov 30, 2025 The Insider Report: The Dip Was Bought Before the Holidays As I shared in last week's report, the dip buying opportunity in markets was capitalized upon last week. Both the SP 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at record levels on the weekly interval last week, with the former finishing up 3.73% and the latter rallying 3.18%. But…
Kiplinger · Nov 30, 2025 How to Position Your Portfolio for Lower Interest Rates The Federal Reserve is far from done with its rate-cutting regime. This is how investors can prepare.
Fortune · Nov 29, 2025 Crypto bros trade Lambo dreams for McDonald’s memes in latest bear market sign November downturn for Bitcoin brings back the old McDonald’s jokes
Kiplinger · Nov 29, 2025 What Fed Rate Cuts Mean For Fixed-Income Investors The Fed's rate-cutting campaign has the fixed-income market set for an encore of Q4 2024.
Benzinga · Nov 29, 2025 Wall Street Roars Back As Rate-Cut Odds Surge — This Week In Markets The stock market staged a powerful comeback during the shortened holiday week, as expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut at the Dec. 10 meeting soared, fueling broad-based gains across sectors.
Barchart · Nov 28, 2025 Dollar Finishes Lower and Gold Rallies on Fed Rate Cut Expectations The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell to a 1.5-week low and finished down by -0.08%. The dollar gave up early gains last Friday and moved lower on increased chances that the Fed will cut interest rates at next month’s FOMC meeting. Swaps markets now discount an 83% chance...
Barchart · Nov 28, 2025 Stocks Settle Higher as Chip Makers and Energy Producers Rally The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed up by +0.54%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +0.61%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up by +0.78%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) rose +0.50%, and December...
Barchart · Nov 28, 2025 Stocks Climb on Strength in Chip Makers and Energy Producers The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up by +0.39%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.61%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +0.46%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are up +0.35%, and December...
Caixin Global · Nov 28, 2025 The Week Ahead (Dec. 1 to 7): Macron Visits China, Fed Ends Quantitative Tightening Putin to visit India, Hong Kong holds Legislative Council election