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Bitcoin Reclaims $92K as Fed Rate-Cut Hopes Lift Crypto – But Is the Return of Confidence Enough?

Bitcoin Reclaims $92K as Fed Rate-Cut Hopes Lift Crypto – But Is the Return of Confidence Enough?

Bitcoin climbed above $92,000 during Monday’s Asia session as traders anticipated a Federal Reserve rate cut. The total crypto market cap rose 2.2% to about $3.2 trillion, with 90 of the top 100 coins in the green. Bitcoin ETFs saw $352 million in inflows last week, while short-Bitcoin funds posted their largest outflows since March. Despite the rebound, Bitcoin remains down over 10% for the month.
8 December 2025
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Banking Stocks Today, December 8, 2025: Fed Cut Bets Steady the Sector as 2026 Outlook Brightens

Banking Stocks Today, December 8, 2025: Fed Cut Bets Steady the Sector as 2026 Outlook Brightens

The KBW Bank Index rose 0.4% to 159.7 on December 8, near its 52-week high, as investors awaited a widely expected Federal Reserve rate cut this week. Large U.S. banks traded close to multi-year highs, while European and U.K. lenders held steady on dividend support. Asian bank stocks were mixed, with India’s ICICI Bank drifting lower and Fino Payments Bank falling. Global equities remained flat ahead of the Fed decision.
8 December 2025
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Biggest Stock Losers Today: LEGN, MRVL, UL and More Slide as Wall Street Braces for a Fed Rate Cut (December 8, 2025)

Biggest Stock Losers Today: LEGN, MRVL, UL and More Slide as Wall Street Braces for a Fed Rate Cut (December 8, 2025)

Legend Biotech fell 12.8% to a new 52-week low Monday, leading U.S. stock declines as the S&P 500 hovered just below record highs ahead of the Fed’s rate decision. Marvell Technology dropped 8.6%, Unilever ADR lost 7%, and several others slid 4–6%. Traders priced in an 85–90% chance of a 25-basis-point Fed rate cut this week.
8 December 2025
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Stock Market Today, December 8, 2025: Wall Street Edges Higher as Fed Rate Cut Looms and Broadcom, Confluent, Carvana Lead Premarket Moves

Stock Market Today, December 8, 2025: Wall Street Edges Higher as Fed Rate Cut Looms and Broadcom, Confluent, Carvana Lead Premarket Moves

U.S. stock index futures edged higher early Monday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s expected third consecutive rate cut, with CME data showing an 87–88% probability of a quarter-point move. President Donald Trump’s warning over Netflix’s $72 billion bid for Warner Bros Discovery raised new regulatory concerns. Warner Bros Discovery shares jumped over 6% Friday after the deal was announced, while Netflix slipped.
8 December 2025
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Global Stock Market Today, December 8, 2025: Fed Rate-Cut Bets Keep World Equities Near Record Highs

Global Stock Market Today, December 8, 2025: Fed Rate-Cut Bets Keep World Equities Near Record Highs

Global stocks were flat Monday as investors awaited a likely US Federal Reserve rate cut and signals on future policy. The S&P 500 hovered just below record highs, while European shares slipped and Asian markets were mixed. Indian benchmarks fell sharply amid foreign outflows. The BIS warned of a possible “double bubble” as gold and equities both surged.
8 December 2025
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US Stock Futures Today, December 8, 2025: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Edge Higher Ahead of Fed Rate Cut Decision

US Stock Futures Today, December 8, 2025: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Edge Higher Ahead of Fed Rate Cut Decision

U.S. stock futures edged higher early Monday, with Nasdaq 100 futures up about 0.2% and Russell 2000 futures gaining 0.4%. Traders priced in an 87–90% chance of a Federal Reserve rate cut this week as officials prepare for a closely watched policy meeting. The S&P 500 cash index hovered just below its record high. Analysts expect a divided Fed vote, citing persistent inflation concerns.
8 December 2025
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Stocks to Buy Today: 9 US-Linked Picks to Watch as the Fed Meets (December 8, 2025)

Stocks to Buy Today: 9 US-Linked Picks to Watch as the Fed Meets (December 8, 2025)

Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and Dow futures edged higher ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting December 9–10, where markets see an 88% chance of a 25-basis-point rate cut. The S&P 500 sits about 0.7% below its record high after four straight gains. Ten-year Treasury yields hover just above 4.1%. Wall Street consensus targets the S&P 500 at 7,596 by end-2026, implying roughly 10.5% upside.
8 December 2025
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Stock Market Today, December 8, 2025: Fed Rate-Cut Bets, China Trade Shock and a Gold–Stocks ‘Double Bubble’

Stock Market Today, December 8, 2025: Fed Rate-Cut Bets, China Trade Shock and a Gold–Stocks ‘Double Bubble’

Global stocks were flat to slightly higher Monday as traders awaited the Federal Reserve’s final meeting of the year, with U.S. futures up less than 0.3%. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng dropped over 1%, while Shanghai gained 0.5% after a jump in Chinese exports. The S&P 500 hovered just below record highs. Markets widely expect a quarter-point Fed rate cut on Wednesday.
8 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today, December 8, 2025: Futures Edge Higher as Fed Rate Cut Looms

US Stock Market Today, December 8, 2025: Futures Edge Higher as Fed Rate Cut Looms

U.S. stock futures edged higher early Monday, with Nasdaq 100 up 0.25% and S&P 500 futures rising about 0.2%, as traders await the Federal Reserve’s final 2025 meeting. Markets price in an 85–90% chance of a quarter-point rate cut. Bond yields remain elevated. IBM’s $11 billion deal for Confluent and Carvana’s addition to the S&P 500 draw focus.
8 December 2025
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Oil Price Today, December 8, 2025: Brent Near $64 as Fed Rate Cut Bets and Asian Demand Support Crude

Oil Price Today, December 8, 2025: Brent Near $64 as Fed Rate Cut Bets and Asian Demand Support Crude

Brent crude traded just below $64 per barrel and U.S. WTI hovered near $60 on Monday, holding close to two-week highs. Prices are supported by expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut and strong demand from India and China. Major agencies and banks warn of a global oil surplus and lower prices in 2026. Both benchmarks remain well below 2024 levels.
8 December 2025
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Stock Market Pre‑Market Today (Dec 8, 2025): Futures Edge Higher as Fed Rate Cut Looms, Top Gainers and Losers

Stock Market Pre‑Market Today (Dec 8, 2025): Futures Edge Higher as Fed Rate Cut Looms, Top Gainers and Losers

S&P 500 futures rose 0.11% and Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.21% in early pre-market trading Monday as investors await a widely expected Fed rate cut on Wednesday. Carvana surged on news of its S&P 500 inclusion, while Confluent jumped on takeover speculation. Micro-cap biotech stocks led declines. Futures markets price in an 85–89% chance of a quarter-point cut, but focus remains on Fed signals for 2026.
8 December 2025
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U.S. Stock Futures Today: Wall Street Edges Higher as Fed Rate Cut Looms – S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq Outlook (Dec. 8, 2025)

U.S. Stock Futures Today: Wall Street Edges Higher as Fed Rate Cut Looms – S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq Outlook (Dec. 8, 2025)

S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow futures edged higher early Monday, extending a two-week rally that brought major indexes near record highs. Traders are focused on the Federal Reserve’s meeting this week, with markets pricing in an 86%–88% chance of a quarter-point rate cut. The Fed’s decision is due Wednesday. Recent data show inflation steady and mixed labor market signals.
8 December 2025
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Mortgage Rates Today, December 8, 2025: 30‑Year Fixed Hovers in the Mid‑6% Range as Markets Bet on a Fed Rate Cut

Mortgage Rates Today, December 8, 2025: 30‑Year Fixed Hovers in the Mid‑6% Range as Markets Bet on a Fed Rate Cut

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate stands between 6.12% and 6.34% today, near 14-month lows but still above 6%. Markets expect the Federal Reserve to cut rates this week, with futures pricing in an 85–88% chance of a 25-basis-point move. Refinance rates remain higher, with 30-year refis near 6.66%. Major forecasters predict low-6% mortgage rates through 2026.
8 December 2025
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Fed’s December 2025 Rate Cut Looms: Mortgage Rates Today, Refinance Deals, and What Homebuyers Should Do Now

Fed’s December 2025 Rate Cut Looms: Mortgage Rates Today, Refinance Deals, and What Homebuyers Should Do Now

U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rates averaged 6.12% on December 8, 2025, up slightly from last week but near year lows, according to NerdWallet. Freddie Mac and Bankrate report similar figures, with rates about 0.15 percentage points below last year. Refinance rates remain higher, with Fortune tracking the average 30-year fixed refi at 6.27%. Markets await the Federal Reserve’s meeting on December 10.
8 December 2025
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China Stock Market Today: Shanghai Composite Rises on Export Beat as Hang Seng Slips Before Fed Cut – December 8, 2025

China Stock Market Today: Shanghai Composite Rises on Export Beat as Hang Seng Slips Before Fed Cut – December 8, 2025

China’s Shanghai Composite rose 0.6% to around 3,924 on Monday, nearing a 52-week high, while the CSI 300 climbed 1.2% after regulators eased capital rules for financial firms. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index dropped 1.3% to about 25,746. November exports beat forecasts, and traders anticipate a US Fed rate cut this week.
8 December 2025
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Oil Prices Hover Near Two-Week Highs as Fed Rate Cut Bets Collide With Ukraine War Uncertainty

Oil Prices Hover Near Two-Week Highs as Fed Rate Cut Bets Collide With Ukraine War Uncertainty

Brent crude traded just under $64 a barrel Monday, with WTI near $60, as oil prices hovered at two-week highs ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy meeting. Traders expect an 80–85% chance of a Fed rate cut, but uncertainty over Ukraine peace talks and ongoing Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure kept a risk premium in place.
8 December 2025
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Gold Price Outlook 2025–2026: Gold Holds Above $4,200 as Fed Rate Cut Bets Surge (5–7 December 2025 Update)

Gold Price Outlook 2025–2026: Gold Holds Above $4,200 as Fed Rate Cut Bets Surge (5–7 December 2025 Update)

Gold traded around $4,200 per ounce from December 5–7, 2025, holding near record highs as traders anticipated a possible U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut at the December 9–10 FOMC meeting. U.S. gold futures settled at $4,243 per ounce on Friday. Silver hit a record intraday high near $60 per ounce, doubling year-to-date. CME FedWatch put the odds of a Fed rate cut at about 87%.
7 December 2025
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Crude Oil Prices Hold Above $60 as Fed Rate-Cut Bets Clash With Oversupply Fears (Dec 5–7, 2025)

Crude Oil Prices Hold Above $60 as Fed Rate-Cut Bets Clash With Oversupply Fears (Dec 5–7, 2025)

Brent crude settled at $63.75 per barrel and WTI at $60.08 on December 5, both marking their highest closes since mid-November and a second consecutive week of gains. Traders weighed possible U.S. Fed rate cuts against weak U.S. demand and projections of oversupply in 2026. Russian crude to China traded at record discounts. NYMEX crude futures volume fell to 572,000 contracts, with open interest down by over 21,000.
7 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Alphabet's AI-Driven Growth Could Push Valuation to $5 Trillion by 2026
    March 23, 2026, 5:34 AM EDT. Investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence (AI) has fueled rapid growth for Alphabet Inc., with cloud computing revenue rising 48% year-over-year in the fourth quarter, driven by AI infrastructure and services demand. Alphabet's custom Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) are gaining traction among developers and competitors like Meta, offering more cost-effective AI training than traditional GPUs. Integration of AI across its core products is boosting Search usage and profitability. With Apple planning to license Alphabet's Gemini AI models for Siri, experts predict Alphabet's stock could surge 35% to a $5 trillion market cap by the end of 2026, reflecting execution and revenue gains amid evolving AI adoption.
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