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Federal Reserve News 1 December 2025 - 3 December 2025

US Economy News Today, December 3, 2025: Fed Cut Bets, Weaker Dollar, Data Deluge and Shutdown Fallout

US Economy News Today, December 3, 2025: Fed Cut Bets, Weaker Dollar, Data Deluge and Shutdown Fallout

The United States economy today looks like a tug‑of‑war: powerful investment in artificial intelligence and fresh fiscal stimulus are pulling growth along, while tariffs, a softening labor market and the after‑effects of a record‑long government shutdown tug in the opposite direction. As of Wednesday, December 3, markets are leaning toward the optimistic side of that rope. Stocks are climbing, the…
3 December 2025
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Gold Price Today, December 3, 2025: XAU Holds Above $4,200 as Fed Cut Bets and Weak Currencies Drive Global Rally

Gold Price Today, December 3, 2025: XAU Holds Above $4,200 as Fed Cut Bets and Weak Currencies Drive Global Rally

Gold prices are holding firmly above the key $4,200-per-ounce level on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, as traders double down on expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut next week, a weaker U.S. dollar, and strong central-bank demand. In India and much of Asia, local gold rates have surged to record or near‑record highs as domestic currencies slide against the…
3 December 2025
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Mortgage Rates Today, December 3, 2025: 30‑Year Fixed Hovers Around 6.2% Ahead of Key Fed Meeting

Mortgage Rates Today, December 3, 2025: 30‑Year Fixed Hovers Around 6.2% Ahead of Key Fed Meeting

Mortgage rates are kicking off December in a narrow band around the low‑6% range, as markets wait for next week’s Federal Reserve decision and fresh inflation data. Different national trackers disagree by a few basis points, but they all paint the same picture: borrowing is cheaper than it was at the start of 2025, yet still well above the sub‑3%…
3 December 2025
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Trump’s Next Fed Chair: Markets Bet on Kevin Hassett While Economists Rally Around Chris Waller

Trump’s Next Fed Chair: Markets Bet on Kevin Hassett While Economists Rally Around Chris Waller

Published December 3, 2025 As Donald Trump edges closer to naming the next chair of the US Federal Reserve, the contest has crystallised into a stark choice: Kevin Hassett, the president’s trusted economic lieutenant and the clear betting-market favourite, versus Christopher Waller, the career central banker many economists say is better suited to run the world’s most important central bank.…
3 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Edge Higher as Fed Rate‑Cut Bets Mount – December 2, 2025

US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Edge Higher as Fed Rate‑Cut Bets Mount – December 2, 2025

By early afternoon on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, U.S. stocks were clawing back some of Monday’s losses as investors refocused on the Federal Reserve, stabilizing bond yields, and a sharp rebound in Bitcoin. According to midday updates, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up roughly 0.3% (about 150–170 points), the S&P 500 was modestly positive, and the Nasdaq Composite was…
2 December 2025
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Dow Jones Today, December 2, 2025: Blue‑Chip Index Rebounds as Fed Cut Hopes and AI Rally Steady Wall Street

Dow Jones Today, December 2, 2025: Blue‑Chip Index Rebounds as Fed Cut Hopes and AI Rally Steady Wall Street

After a rough start to December, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is climbing again on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, as investors tentatively buy the dip in blue‑chip stocks while watching the Federal Reserve and Bitcoin just as closely as earnings and economic data. By mid‑morning in New York, the Dow was up roughly 0.3% (about 130 points), snapping back from Monday’s…
2 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today, December 2, 2025: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Rebound as Fed Rate‑Cut Hopes Grow

US Stock Market Today, December 2, 2025: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Rebound as Fed Rate‑Cut Hopes Grow

New York – The US stock market steadied and bounced on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, as Wall Street tried to shake off Monday’s sharp sell‑off. Major indexes opened higher, supported by easing bond market jitters, a rebound in cryptocurrencies, and rising confidence that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at its meeting next week. At the opening bell, the…
2 December 2025
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Federal Reserve News on December 1, 2025: QT Ends, December Rate‑Cut Odds Surge, and Bank Supervision Moves to Center Stage

Federal Reserve News on December 1, 2025: QT Ends, December Rate‑Cut Odds Surge, and Bank Supervision Moves to Center Stage

The U.S. Federal Reserve entered December 2025 with three big shifts all hitting at once: its balance‑sheet tightening has officially ended, markets are betting heavily on another rate cut next week, and regulators are rolling out a fresh assessment of the banking system just as internal divisions at the Fed deepen.  Federal Reserve Below is a detailed rundown of what…
2 December 2025
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Federal Reserve News Today (Dec. 2, 2025): Rate Cut Odds Near 90% as Fed Ends QT and Faces Growing Dissent

Federal Reserve News Today (Dec. 2, 2025): Rate Cut Odds Near 90% as Fed Ends QT and Faces Growing Dissent

Updated: December 2, 2025 The U.S. Federal Reserve enters the final stretch before its December 9–10 FOMC meeting with three big storylines converging: Below is a complete rundown of today’s key Federal Reserve news, forecasts, and analysis — and what it all might mean for rates, markets, and your money. Key Takeaways Where Fed Policy Stands Right Now The current…
2 December 2025
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Gold Price Today, December 2, 2025: XAU/USD Holds Above $4,200 as Markets Bet on Fed Rate Cut

Gold Price Today, December 2, 2025: XAU/USD Holds Above $4,200 as Markets Bet on Fed Rate Cut

Spot gold is trading just above $4,200 per ounce on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, easing slightly after touching a six‑week high on Monday as traders book profits but remain positioned for a widely expected Federal Reserve rate cut next week.  Reuters Key takeaways Global gold price today: where XAU/USD stands As of early Tuesday trade: On the futures side, U.S. gold futures for December…
2 December 2025
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Kevin Hassett Emerges as Trump’s Frontrunner to Replace Jerome Powell as Fed Chair — What a Dovish Pick Could Mean for Markets

Kevin Hassett Emerges as Trump’s Frontrunner to Replace Jerome Powell as Fed Chair — What a Dovish Pick Could Mean for Markets

As of December 2, 2025, the race to succeed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is narrowing fast — and markets are behaving as though Kevin Hassett, Donald Trump’s top White House economic adviser, is already the next man in line for the job. President Trump has told reporters aboard Air Force One that he has made his decision on who…
2 December 2025
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Stock Market Today: Dow Drops 296 Points as Bitcoin Slumps and Fed Jitters Hit Wall Street

Stock Market Today: Dow Drops 296 Points as Bitcoin Slumps and Fed Jitters Hit Wall Street

US stock market recap for Monday, December 1, 2025 — after the closing bell (10:00 PM ET) Key takeaways How Wall Street closed on December 1, 2025 U.S. stocks started December on the back foot, giving up a slice of last week’s powerful rally. According to closing data, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 295.65 points (-0.62%) to 47,420.77, the S&P 500slipped 23.22 points (-0.34%)…
1 December 2025
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  • Energy and Materials Lead Sectors on Wednesday with Strong Midday Gains
    January 21, 2026, 4:42 PM EST. On Wednesday, the Energy sector outperformed, rising 2.8%, led by shares of EQT Corp up 6.2% and Devon Energy Corp up 4.1%. The Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) gained 2.3% midday and is up 8.89% year-to-date. EQT and Devon Energy are significant holdings, composing roughly 3.9% of XLE's assets. The Materials sector followed with a 2.0% gain, boosted by Dow Inc. climbing 4.6% and Steel Dynamics Inc. 4.5%. The Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB) rose 1.6% midday and is up 7.94% year-to-date. Dow and Steel Dynamics represent about 5.8% of XLB's holdings. Overall, eight of the nine S&P 500 sectors were positive, with Utilities the only sector declining 0.2%. This mix reflects ongoing investor focus on energy and materials amid broader market rallies.
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