Bitcoin is spiked briefly to $94,000 after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points. Notable Statistics: Notable Developments: Trader Notes: Crypto trader Michael van de Poppe said traders are sticking to the standard FOMC playbook ? avoid leverage, avoid trading the announcement, expect the first move to be a head-fake, and wait for the real trend to form in the following days.
AST SpaceMobile Inc (ASTS) shares are trading higher Wednesday afternoon, climbing 3.6% immediately following the Federal Reserve?s decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points. What To Know: The Fed?s move to lower the federal funds target range to 3.5%-3.75% has ignited a rally across high-beta sectors, including space technology.
J.P. Morgan Asset Management is about to engage in some serious product renovation, announcing plans to turn four U.S. mutual funds into ETFs next year. These proposed conversions represent approximately $4.6 billion in assets as of Oct 31, and encompass municipal bond, preferred securities, and equity strategies-what the firm describes as ideal ETF candidates.
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points to 3.5%?3.75%, delivering a third consecutive reduction that met expectations but exposed a widening policy divide?within the central bank. Policymakers decided to ease borrowing costs again, even as inflation remains elevated, citing a softer labor market as the reason.
Carvana Co (CVNA) stock is trading higher Wednesday as markets brace for a pivotal Federal Reserve decision that is widely expected to deliver a third consecutive interest rate reduction. What To Know: While CME FedWatch data indicates a 25-basis-point cut is nearly fully priced in for the Dec. 10 meeting, analysts caution that the real market mover will be the central bank's forward guidance.
JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM) shares are trading higher Wednesday morning as investors position themselves ahead of Wednesday afternoon?s pivotal Federal Reserve decision. While a 25-basis-point cut is nearly fully priced in, the real market mover will be the potential for a ?hawkish cut,? a scenario where the Fed eases slightly but signals a potential pause in 2026.
Since late October, gold's remarkable rally encountered? a steep correction ? a victim of both risk-off sentiment in the technology sphere, along with concerns that the Federal Reserve would adopt a more pensive approach to monetary policy. Still, shortly after Halloween, sentiment has been steadily marching higher.
Cryptocurrency bettors are almost certain that the?Federal Reserve?will enact a quarter-point interest rate cut at the end of its December meeting on Wednesday. The?odds?of a 25 basis-point cut stood at 97%?on the decentralized prediction platform?Polymarket, up from 70% only a month ago.
Mortgage rates are unlikely to plunge after this week's Federal Reserve meeting, but borrowers could see a slow, uneven drift lower rather than an immediate break, economists and housing forecasters say.
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some easing in the overall fear level, while the index remained in the ?Fear? zone on Tuesday. U.S. stocks settled mixed on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones index falling over 150 points during the session ahead of the interest-rate decision by the Federal Reserve.
U.S. stock futures are down on Tuesday night ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee?s key interest rates decision on Wednesday. All three major indices are currently in the red, with?Nasdaq Futures?down 0.19%, or 49 points, trading at 25,650.75, while the?S&P 500 Futures?are down 0.08% and 5.25 points, at 6,843.00, followed by the?Dow Jones Futures?at 47,594.00, down 0.04% or 19 points.
An Italian investment bank is breaking with an almost unanimous Wall Street consensus ahead of Wednesday's Federal Reserve meeting, predicting policymakers will hold rates steady despite markets treating another cut as nearly guaranteed. Futures markets are pricing in a roughly 88% chance of a 25-basis-point cut at the Dec. 10 meeting, according to CME Fed Watch tool.
BMI Research has struck an optimistic but cautious outlook for the metals market in 2026. As clarified in the note "Mining and Metals Key Themes For 2026: Global Economic Stability to Drive Gains," BMI forecasts that "the global economy [will] stabilize with easing trade frictions," helping to underpin commodity consumption. A key factor, as BMI sees it, is diminishing tariff uncertainty.
A 25-basis-point cut is almost fully priced for the Dec. 10 Federal Reserve meeting, with CME FedWatch data showing nearly a 90% chance for the third straight interest-rate reduction. Yet, some analysts are warning traders not to get overly excited about the move itself.
Silver steadied near $58.50 an ounce in Asian trading on Monday, just below last week's all-time high, as traders braced for a widely expected Federal Reserve rate cut. The metal has more than doubled this year, outperforming gold's 60% surge by a wide margin. One-month lease rates in London remain near 6%, underscoring how scarce physical supply has become.
Investor Kevin O?Leary warned that inflation remains a greater threat to the U.S. economy than the financial markets want to admit, while arguing that aggressive political pressure on the Federal Reserve risks undermining the country's global credibility.
If the Federal Reserve needed any encouragement toward easing, the latest ADP numbers are pushing in that direction. "Hiring has been choppy of late as employers weather cautious consumers and an uncertain macroeconomic environment. Zooming out provides a clearer picture.
Economic data released Friday showed the Fed's preferred inflation gauge eased slightly in September, while early December readings pointed to a rebound in consumer sentiment as inflation expectations cooled. The Bureau of Economic Analysis published the delayed September Personal Income and Outlays report, pushed back several weeks due to the government shutdown.
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some easing in the overall fear level, while the index remained in the ?Fear? zone on Thursday. U.S. stocks settled mixed on Thursday, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining around 50 points during the session ahead of next week?s widely expected Federal Reserve rate cut.
Market expectations for next year's Federal Reserve policy have quietly shifted in recent weeks, and the tone has grown noticeably more dovish. Investors now anticipate roughly two and a half rate cuts in 2026, according to the CME FedWatch tool, a mix that essentially means two cuts are fully baked in, while a third is hovering with meaningful probability.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse argues the bearish mood around Bitcoin is temporary and completely out of sync with the structural tailwinds supporting the market. What Happened: Speaking at Binance Blockchain Week 2025, Garlinghouse said the U.S., which accounts for over one-fifth of global GDP, is undergoing a historic shift from anti-crypto hostility to pro-crypto regulation.
Carvana Co (CVNA) shares are trading higher on Wednesday as stocks across sectors gain on growing conviction that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at next week's policy meeting.
Bank of America Global Research expects the global economy to enter 2026 with more momentum than investors anticipate, calling for stronger U.S. and China growth, continued AI-driven investment, and a shift in market leadership. After a strong 2025 across U.S. and international markets, investors are questioning how much fuel remains in the rally.
The crucial U.S. services sector maintained its expansion in November, according to two key survey reports, reinforcing the economy's surprising resilience in the fourth quarter. However, the data also highlighted lingering inflationary pressures and a softening labor market, setting a complex backdrop for Federal Reserve policy.
U.S. private employers unexpectedly cut jobs in November, signaling fresh weakness in the labor market and reinforcing expectations for another Federal Reserve rate cut next week. Private payrolls fell by 32,000, according to ADP's National Employment Report released Wednesday. ADP said job creation has been flat through the second half of 2025, while pay growth continues to cool.
Kevin Hassett has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, signaling a potential shift toward sharply easier monetary policy next year.
American consumers are seriously depressed, even as key economic data looks solid. The disconnect is stark and runs through every major sentiment survey. The downturn in U.S. consumer sentiment, as captured by the Conference Board and University of Michigan Survey Research Center, may look worrying ? but the broader economic data suggest Americans are, on paper, better off than ever.
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. The rally was ignited by a notable shift in tone from Federal Reserve officials.
While Airbnb Inc CEO Brian Chesky may rank among the world's richest people, that status took a bit of a beating recently. Specifically, JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs have realigned their interest rate outlooks, with the financial giants now forecasting the Federal Reserve will deliver a quarter-point cut after its Dec. 9-10 meeting.
Kevin Hassett has emerged as the clear frontrunner to replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair next May, a shift that could reshape U.S. monetary policy and affect global markets, particularly if Hassett brings a more dovish stance as expected.
JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs have realigned their interest rate outlooks, now forecasting that the Federal Reserve will deliver a quarter-point cut after its Dec. 9-10 meeting. JP Morgan, reversing its earlier prediction of a pause until January, cited recent comments from central bank officials as the primary driver for the shift.
Tether just got slapped with the lowest possible stability score from S&P Global ? and in the same breath, it's quietly buying more gold than sovereign nations. In its Nov. 26 assessment, S&P moved USDT from 4 to 5, warning that Tether's reserve composition has shifted meaningfully toward riskier components including Bitcoin, Gold, Secured loans and Corporate credit.
Webull Corp (BULL) shares are trading higher Wednesday morning as investors continue to weigh the online brokerage's strong third-quarter results amid growing expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut in December. What To Know: Webull (BULL) reported revenue of $156.9 million, up 55% year over year and ahead of $135.6 million in forecasts.
Rocket Companies Inc (RKT) shares traded higher on Tuesday, propelled by a shift in Federal Reserve expectations. What To Know: With traders now pricing in an 81% probability of a December rate cut following dovish comments from Fed Gov. Christopher Waller regarding labor market softness, the macro environment is pivoting in Rocket's favor.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL) shares are trading higher Tuesday afternoon as record-breaking travel demand collides with renewed optimism for a Federal Reserve pivot. What To Know: New data confirms a historic holiday rush, with CNN reporting that 81.8 million Americans are projected to travel for Thanksgiving, up 1.6 million from last year and marking the busiest travel period in 15 years.
American Airlines Group Inc (AAL) shares are trading higher Tuesday morning, lifted by historic travel demand and a favorable shift in monetary policy. What To Know: AAL's rally Tuesday is being driven in part by the dramatic surge in expectations for a December Federal Reserve rate cut. For American Airlines (AAL) specifically, a lower interest rate environment is a critical bullish differentiator.
Carnival Corp (CCL) shares are trading higher Tuesday morning, lifted by a resurgence in bets that the Federal Reserve will slash interest rates in December. According to CNN, the FAA is anticipating more than 52,000 flights Tuesday alone.
BlackRock is set to add to its roster of inflation-protected ETFs with the iShares 0-1 Year TIPS Bond ETF (ICPI) , giving investors a chance to capture CPI-linked adjustments without the bruising rate sensitivity that hit longer-dated TIPS in recent years.
Best Buy Co Inc? shares are trading higher after the company reported?third-quarter?2026 earnings. Sales?increased 2.4%?year over year to?$9.67 billion, beating the consensus of?$9.59 billion.
Cryptocurrency punters are leaning toward the possibility that the Federal Reserve will slash interest rates next month. The?odds?of a 25 basis point cut surged to 81% on the decentralized prediction platform?Polymarket, up from 67% the day before and 44% the week before.
CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD) shares are trading higher Monday after Fed Governor Waller called for a December rate cut. What To Know: Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Monday he supports another interest-rate cut at the central bank's December meeting, citing concerns over the labor market and a sharp slowdown in hiring.
Robinhood Markets Inc (HOOD) shares are trading higher Monday as tech rebounds on hopes the Federal Reserve will cut rates in December. What To Know: The move comes after Goldman Sachs reiterated its call for a 25-basis-point cut at the December FOMC meeting, citing a softer labor market and inflation near 2%. The Invesco QQQ Trust climbed 2% to around $602 as investors rotated into large-cap tech.
U.S. stocks settled higher on Friday, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 1% during the session as a wave of dovish comments from Federal Reserve officials flipped market expectations toward a rate cut next month. However, all three major indices recorded big losses last week, with the S&P 500 and Dow falling around 2% each. Wall Street analysts make new stock picks on a daily basis.
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some easing in the overall fear level, while the index remained in the ?Extreme Fear? zone on Friday. U.S. stocks settled higher on Friday, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 1% during the session as a wave of dovish comments from Federal Reserve officials flipped market expectations toward a rate cut next month.
In the midst of the current economic turbulence,?Bill Gross, a seasoned bond manager on Wall Street, has made a bold prediction about the Federal Reserve?s upcoming actions. What Happened: Gross has anticipated another rate cut by the Fed in December.
Federal Reserve officials remain sharply divided on interest rate cuts, casting doubt on the likelihood of a December rate cut. Those economic pressures are showing up in household finances. Here's a look at several key insights from the survey. Holiday Spending vs.
The past week was filled with economic news, from a top economist?s warning about the impact of Trump?s tariffs to a senator?s critique of the ?Trump economy.
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has been a long-time critic of Bitcoin , and reaffirmed her skepticism recently despite the asset?s growth over the years. Appearing on the College Leaders in Finance podcast on Oct. 5, Lagarde was reminded of the remarks she made about Bitcoin three years ago. ?I would not put my finger in there.
General Motors Co (GM) stock is trading higher Friday afternoon, capitalizing on a sharp dovish pivot from Federal Reserve officials that has recalibrated market expectations for a Dec. 10 interest rate cut.
After weeks of mixed signals, the Federal Reserve's tone on monetary policy turned noticeably more dovish Friday, driving a sharp repricing in interest-rate expectations ? with traders now seeing an almost 3-in-4 chance of a December cut. According to the CME FedWatch tool, the odds of a 25-basis-point rate reduction at the Dec. 10 policy meeting jumped to 74%, up from just 25% the day before.
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