US Stock Market Opening Preview for December 1, 2025: 10 Things to Know Before the Bell
The first trading day of December lands on Monday, December 1, 2025, and Wall Street is coming off a holiday‑shortened week that ended on a surprisingly upbeat note. Stocks have rebounded from their biggest pullback since April, but traders are heading into the new month with one eye on Fed rate‑cut odds and the other on AI valuations, delayed economic data, and signs of consumer fatigue. Reuters+1 Below is a structured look at the key themes and data that could shape trading when the US stock market opens on Monday. Key takeaways at a glance 1. Where Wall Street stands heading into December Friday’s post‑Thanksgiving half‑day