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German Stock Market After the Bell: DAX Breaks 24,000 on Fed Cut Bets and “Santa Rally” Hopes – 5 December 2025

German Stock Market After the Bell: DAX Breaks 24,000 on Fed Cut Bets and “Santa Rally” Hopes – 5 December 2025

Frankfurt’s stock market finished the week on an upbeat note on Friday, 5 December 2025, with the DAX closing back above the psychologically important 24,000-point mark as investors doubled down on expectations of an imminent US Federal Reserve rate cut and a traditional year‑end rally in equities. Index recap: DAX reclaims 24,000, broader market in the green At the Xetra close in Frankfurt, Germany’s blue‑chip DAX index ended 0.61% higher at 24,028.14 points, its first finish above 24,000 since mid‑November. Börse Stuttgart+1 The advance capped a modest but decisive recovery week for German equities: Across Europe, risk appetite was similarly
5 December 2025
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Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq Edge Toward Records as Fed Cut Bets Rise – December 5, 2025

Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq Edge Toward Records as Fed Cut Bets Rise – December 5, 2025

U.S. stocks pushed higher on Friday, with the major indexes hovering just shy of all‑time highs as fresh inflation data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at its meeting next week. As of late morning in New York (around 10:40 a.m. ET), the S&P 500 was up roughly 0.5%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained about 0.5% (around 238 points), and the Nasdaq Composite rose about 0.6%, leaving Wall Street within touching distance of record levels set in late October. KOB.comFigures are based on intraday data and may shift by the closing bell. Key takeaways for December 5,
5 December 2025
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Stock Market Today: Futures Edge Higher as September PCE Inflation Data Keeps Fed Rate‑Cut Bets Alive

Stock Market Today: Futures Edge Higher as September PCE Inflation Data Keeps Fed Rate‑Cut Bets Alive

On Friday, December 5, 2025, Wall Street is trading around a single question: Did the long‑delayed September PCE inflation report do anything to derail the Federal Reserve’s December rate‑cut narrative? So far, the answer looks like “not really.” U.S. stock‑index futures are modestly higher, global shares are on track for a second straight week of gains, and fresh inflation data show price pressures still above the Fed’s 2% target but broadly in line with what investors were expecting.Investing.com+3Reuters+3Reuters+3 Key Takeaways Wall Street Futures Rise Ahead of the Delayed PCE Report Going into Friday’s session, U.S. equity futures were modestly higher
5 December 2025
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US Economic Calendar Today, December 5, 2025: PCE Inflation, Consumer Sentiment and Credit Drive Fed Expectations

US Economic Calendar Today, December 5, 2025: PCE Inflation, Consumer Sentiment and Credit Drive Fed Expectations

The final trading day of the week is all about data the Federal Reserve cares most about. On Friday, December 5, 2025, the US economic calendar is dominated by the long‑delayed September Personal Income & Outlays report (including PCE inflation), the University of Michigan consumer sentiment survey, and the Federal Reserve’s G.19 consumer credit release.Scotiabank+1 These numbers land just days before the Fed’s December 9–10 policy meeting and after a government shutdown forced agencies to reshuffle and delay key releases, including today’s PCE report.Reuters+1 1. Overview: Why today’s US data matters Two things make Friday, December 5, 2025 unusually important for markets: In short: today’s calendar doesn’t
5 December 2025
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Federal Reserve News Today: Markets Price In December Rate Cut as Trump Teases New Fed Chair Pick

Federal Reserve News Today: Markets Price In December Rate Cut as Trump Teases New Fed Chair Pick

As of Friday, December 5, 2025, all eyes are on the Federal Reserve ahead of next week’s December 9–10 FOMC meeting. Markets are betting heavily on another interest‑rate cut, economists’ surveys show a strong consensus for a 25‑basis‑point move, and a new political twist has entered the picture as President Donald Trump signals he will name a new Fed chair in early 2026, with economic adviser Kevin Hassett seen as the frontrunner. Al Jazeera+3Federal Reserve+3Reuters+3 At the same time, fresh inflation estimates, a still‑resilient labor market, and the Fed’s own recent communications are keeping the outlook uncertain. Here’s a detailed look
5 December 2025
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Gold Price Today, December 5, 2025: Yellow Metal Firms on Weak Dollar as Fed Cut Bets Grow and Silver Nears Record High

Gold Price Today, December 5, 2025: Yellow Metal Firms on Weak Dollar as Fed Cut Bets Grow and Silver Nears Record High

Gold prices are edging higher on Friday, December 5, 2025, as a softer U.S. dollar offsets pressure from still-elevated bond yields and investors brace for a crucial U.S. inflation release that could set the tone for next week’s Federal Reserve meeting. Spot gold is trading a little above $4,220 per ounce, up roughly 0.5% intraday, while U.S. gold futures hover in the mid‑$4,250s, leaving the metal marginally higher for the week after a choppy few sessions. Reuters+1 At the same time, silver remains the standout story of 2025: prices are holding around $58 an ounce, just below this week’s fresh
5 December 2025
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Hang Seng Index Rises 0.9% This Week as Fed Cut Bets Clash With Crash Warnings

Hang Seng Index Rises 0.9% This Week as Fed Cut Bets Clash With Crash Warnings

HONG KONG – December 5, 2025 – Hong Kong’s stock market ended a volatile week on a positive note, with the Hang Seng Index (HSI) edging higher even as analysts warned that deepening property stress, weakening factory data and bearish technical signals leave the benchmark vulnerable to a sharp correction. Hang Seng Index ends choppy week higher Hong Kong stocks advanced on Friday, with the Hang Seng Index closing up 0.6% at 26,085.08, taking its gain for the week to 0.9%. The tech-heavy Hang Seng Tech Index added about 0.8%, while mainland benchmarks also firmed, with the CSI 300 and
5 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today, December 4, 2025: Wall Street Ends Mixed Near Record Highs as Fed Rate‑Cut Bets Build

US Stock Market Today, December 4, 2025: Wall Street Ends Mixed Near Record Highs as Fed Rate‑Cut Bets Build

The US stock market closed Thursday in quietly positive fashion, with major indexes hovering near record highs while investors leaned into hopes for a Federal Reserve rate cut next week and digested a fresh batch of labor data and earnings. At the closing bell on December 4, 2025: Under the surface, small‑cap stocks stole the show: the Russell 2000 climbed 0.8% to a record 2,531, helped by growing conviction that borrowing costs are about to fall. Kiplinger+1 Key takeaways from today’s US stock market session How Wall Street closed today By the close of trading: Breadth was modestly positive: advancing
4 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today, December 4, 2025: Wall Street Stalls Near Record Highs as Fed Rate-Cut Bets Build

US Stock Market Today, December 4, 2025: Wall Street Stalls Near Record Highs as Fed Rate-Cut Bets Build

The US stock market spent Thursday hovering just below all‑time highs, as investors weighed fresh labor-market data, rising Treasury yields and growing confidence that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates again next week. By late afternoon in New York, the S&P 500 was essentially flat around 6,850, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped only a few hundredths of a percent, and the Nasdaq Composite edged slightly higher, according to LSEG data published by Reuters.Reuters+1 Small‑cap shares once again outperformed, with the Russell 2000 gaining around 0.7–1% and trading within striking distance of fresh record highs.Interactive Brokers+2Investors+2 At the same time, the 10‑year US Treasury yield pushed
4 December 2025
US Stock Market Today: Wall Street Holds Near Record Highs as Fed Rate‑Cut Bets Build (December 4, 2025)

US Stock Market Today: Wall Street Holds Near Record Highs as Fed Rate‑Cut Bets Build (December 4, 2025)

U.S. stocks spent Thursday trading in a tight range near record highs as investors weighed a mixed labor‑market picture, fresh corporate earnings and growing confidence that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next week. After seven gains in the last eight sessions, the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average came into the day less than 1% below their all‑time closing highs, while the Nasdaq Composite sat about 2% underneath its own record.AP News+1 By late‑session trading, the S&P 500 was hovering around 6,860, barely changed on the day, with the Dow slightly lower and the tech‑heavy Nasdaq little
4 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today: Futures Stall Near Record Highs as Fed Rate‑Cut Bets Build – What to Know Before the Bell (Dec. 4, 2025)

US Stock Market Today: Futures Stall Near Record Highs as Fed Rate‑Cut Bets Build – What to Know Before the Bell (Dec. 4, 2025)

U.S. stock futures are catching their breath this Thursday morning after a powerful run that’s pushed the major indexes back toward record territory. Traders are digesting surprisingly strong labor data, fresh earnings from key consumer names, and near‑certain expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut next week – all before the opening bell on December 4, 2025. Reuters+1 Here’s a concise, investor‑friendly rundown of what matters most for the U.S. market before trading starts today. Futures Hint at a Quiet Open After a Big Run As of early Thursday, U.S. equity futures were essentially flat to slightly higher: This comes after seven gains in the past eight
4 December 2025
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Gold Price Today 4 December 2025: XAU/USD Holds Around $4,200 as Fed Rate-Cut Bets Intensify

Gold Price Today 4 December 2025: XAU/USD Holds Around $4,200 as Fed Rate-Cut Bets Intensify

Spot gold is trading just above the psychologically important $4,200 per ounce mark on Thursday, 4 December 2025, consolidating after a record-breaking year and a powerful autumn rally. Around midday in London, XAU/USD hovered near $4,199–$4,205 per ounce, having traded roughly between $4,176 and $4,217 during today’s session, according to live pricing on major spot feeds.Investing.com+2The Express Tribune+2That leaves gold only a few percent below its all‑time high near $4,338 per ounce.Bullion By Post Data from TradingEconomics shows that as of 4 December, gold is down about 0.1% on the day at $4,199.11, but still up roughly 5.5% over the past month and about 59% year‑on‑year, underscoring how
4 December 2025
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Federal Reserve News Today: Rate Cut Odds Near 90% as Trump Eyes New Fed Chair

Federal Reserve News Today: Rate Cut Odds Near 90% as Trump Eyes New Fed Chair

On December 4, 2025, Federal Reserve watchers are juggling three big storylines at once: Here’s a detailed, Google‑News–friendly rundown of all the major Federal Reserve news today, what it means, and what to watch next. December 2025 Fed Meeting: Markets See a Near‑Certain Rate Cut The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) holds its final meeting of 2025 on December 9–10, with a policy decision and press conference scheduled for December 10. Federal Reserve+1 After weeks of mixed economic data and a historic government shutdown that delayed key statistics, traders now see a December rate cut as overwhelmingly likely: The current
4 December 2025
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U.S. Economy Today (Dec. 4, 2025): Fed Rate‑Cut Bets Grow as Jobless Claims Rise and Confidence Falls

U.S. Economy Today (Dec. 4, 2025): Fed Rate‑Cut Bets Grow as Jobless Claims Rise and Confidence Falls

The U.S. economy is sending a mix of signals on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Financial markets are calm near record highs and forecasters are nudging growth estimates up. At the same time, new data show jobless claims edging higher, the dollar weakening on expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut next week, and Americans’ confidence in the economy sinking to its lowest level in more than a year. Semafor+3Reuters+3Investing.com+3 Quick snapshot of today’s U.S. economy: Below is a closer look at the major U.S. economy stories shaping markets and households today. Fed rate‑cut bets dominate Wall Street’s view of the
4 December 2025
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German Stock Market Today, December 4, 2025: DAX Climbs on Auto Rally and Fed Cut Hopes but Still Fails to Clear 24,000

German Stock Market Today, December 4, 2025: DAX Climbs on Auto Rally and Fed Cut Hopes but Still Fails to Clear 24,000

The German stock market started Thursday in a distinctly risk‑on mood. By late morning in Frankfurt, the DAX 40 was up roughly 0.7–0.8% around 23,850–23,880 points, marking its strongest level in several sessions but once again stalling just below the psychologically important 24,000 barrier. onvista+1 Analysts pointed to a combination of renewed optimism about imminent U.S. interest‑rate cuts and a powerful re‑rating of European auto stocks as the main drivers of today’s move. MarketScreener Deutschland+1 Key takeaways DAX today: risk‑on tone, but the 24,000 wall holds Solid leads from Wall Street and Asia set the tone in early Xetra trading.
4 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today, December 4, 2025: Wall Street Hovers Near Record Highs as Fed Rate-Cut Bets Build

US Stock Market Today, December 4, 2025: Wall Street Hovers Near Record Highs as Fed Rate-Cut Bets Build

The US stock market is entering Thursday, December 4, 2025, within touching distance of all‑time highs. After a broad advance on Wednesday led by small caps, energy and financials, equity futures are trading only slightly changed as investors wait for crucial labor-market data and next week’s Federal Reserve decision, where markets are heavily pricing in another interest-rate cut. Reuters+3The Times Leader+3Saxo Bank+3 Below is a detailed look at how Wall Street is positioned today, what’s driving sentiment, and how strategists see the rest of December and 2026 shaping up. 1. Snapshot: Where the Major US Stock Indexes Stand Wednesday’s cash
4 December 2025
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Kevin Hassett, Trump’s Expected Fed Chair, Sparks Market Alarm as Bessent Moves to Tighten White House Grip on the Federal Reserve

Kevin Hassett, Trump’s Expected Fed Chair, Sparks Market Alarm as Bessent Moves to Tighten White House Grip on the Federal Reserve

Published: December 4, 2025 WASHINGTON — Bond investors, central‑bank watchers and political operatives are all focused on the same looming decision: whether President Donald Trump will elevate his top economic adviser, Kevin Hassett, to replace Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve — and how far Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is prepared to go to ensure the Fed delivers the lower interest rates the White House wants. A flurry of reporting and fresh remarks on December 3–4 paints a picture of a central bank under intensifying political pressure, a bond market openly nervous about Trump’s favored candidate, and a
4 December 2025
US Stock Market Today, December 3, 2025: Dow Jumps 400 Points as Weak Jobs Data Supercharges Fed Cut Bets

US Stock Market Today, December 3, 2025: Dow Jumps 400 Points as Weak Jobs Data Supercharges Fed Cut Bets

U.S. stocks pushed higher after the closing bell on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average surging more than 400 points and all major indexes ending near record territory. A surprisingly weak private payrolls report, easing bond yields and resilient services-sector data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at next week’s policy meeting. WV News+2Reuters+2 Market recap: indexes climb toward record highs By the close of trading: The S&P 500 now sits less than a percentage point below its all‑time high from late October, while the Dow is also within 1% of its own
3 December 2025
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December 2025 Stock Market Outlook: Fed Cut Bets, AI Jitters and Fresh Opportunities for Investors

December 2025 Stock Market Outlook: Fed Cut Bets, AI Jitters and Fresh Opportunities for Investors

Published: December 3, 2025 U.S. stocks moved higher on Wednesday, December 3, as softer economic data and falling bond yields reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve is on the verge of another interest‑rate cut at its final meeting of 2025. The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded just under 48,000, up about 1%, while the S&P 500 added roughly 0.4% and the Nasdaq gained around 0.3%.Reuters+1 Small‑cap stocks did even better, extending a recent rebound that has coincided with the market’s renewed focus on rate cuts.Reuters+1 At the same time, investors are wrestling with two big questions that will define the December
3 December 2025
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Gold Holds Above $4,200 as Fed Rate Cut Bets Surge; Silver Hits Record High Near $59 on Supply Squeeze

Gold Holds Above $4,200 as Fed Rate Cut Bets Surge; Silver Hits Record High Near $59 on Supply Squeeze

LONDON/NEW YORK – December 3, 2025 — Precious metals are back in the spotlight as investors pile into gold and silver on growing expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve will cut interest rates as soon as next week. Silver blasted to a fresh all‑time high, copper set another record in London, and gold is holding just shy of its own peak as traders reposition around a shifting macro outlook. Reuters+1 Gold Holds Steady Above $4,200 on Fed Cut Hopes Spot gold traded around $4,200 an ounce in New York afternoon dealings on Wednesday, after briefly spiking toward $4,240 earlier in the session, according to Reuters data.
3 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
Walmart shares climbed 3.34% to $131.18 Friday, pushing its market value to about $1.05 trillion as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Retail stocks mostly gained, with Target up 4.24% and Costco up 1.20%, while Amazon dropped 5.55%. Investors await Walmart’s fiscal Q4 results on Feb. 19 and key U.S. economic data next week.
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