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World Stock Markets Poised for December 1, 2025 Open as Fed Ends QT and Rate‑Cut Bets Surge

World Stock Markets Poised for December 1, 2025 Open as Fed Ends QT and Rate‑Cut Bets Surge

The U.S. Federal Reserve ends its quantitative tightening program Monday, halting balance-sheet runoff and boosting expectations for a December rate cut. Global equity indices hover near record highs after strong November gains, but U.S. equity funds saw $4.56 billion in outflows last week as some investors moved to de-risk. European stocks posted their longest winning streak since March 2024.
30 November 2025
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US Stock Market Outlook, December 1–5, 2025: PCE Inflation, AI Earnings and Fed Rate‑Cut Bets

US Stock Market Outlook, December 1–5, 2025: PCE Inflation, AI Earnings and Fed Rate‑Cut Bets

The S&P 500 is up more than 16% for 2025, with major US stock indices near record highs after their strongest Thanksgiving week in over a decade. Investors face uncertainty as delayed government data, a pending Federal Reserve rate decision, and key AI and retail earnings loom. The November jobs report has been postponed to December 16 due to the recent federal shutdown. Rate-cut bets for the December FOMC meeting have surged.
30 November 2025
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US Money News, Nov. 28–30, 2025: Record Black Friday Spending, Fed Cut Expectations and a Futures Market Shock

US Money News, Nov. 28–30, 2025: Record Black Friday Spending, Fed Cut Expectations and a Futures Market Shock

US consumers spent a record $11.8 billion online on Black Friday 2025, up 9.1% from last year, according to Adobe Analytics. The surge came as AI tools drove an 805% jump in retail site traffic and influenced $3 billion in US sales. Meanwhile, a rare global futures trading outage and rising credit card debt fueled concerns about economic stability. Expectations of a December Fed rate cut grew.
30 November 2025
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Silver Smashes Records as Gold Rallies on Fed Rate‑Cut Bets: What November 30, 2025 Means for Precious Metals Investors

Silver Smashes Records as Gold Rallies on Fed Rate‑Cut Bets: What November 30, 2025 Means for Precious Metals Investors

Silver hit a record high above $56 per ounce on November 30, gaining about 6% in a single session and nearly doubling in price since January. Gold traded above $4,200, up roughly 60% year-to-date. Silver’s rally has outpaced gold, with year-on-year gains close to 87%. The surge follows strong investor demand, supply shortages, and expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts.
30 November 2025
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US Stock Market Today: Wall Street Extends Black Friday Rally as CME Outage, Fed Cut Bets and AI Jitters Shape November

US Stock Market Today: Wall Street Extends Black Friday Rally as CME Outage, Fed Cut Bets and AI Jitters Shape November

A major CME Group outage halted global futures trading for 11 hours on Black Friday, while US stocks posted a fifth straight gain in a shortened session. The Dow rose 0.6%, the S&P 500 added 0.5%, and the Nasdaq climbed 0.7%. For November, the Nasdaq fell 1.5%, ending a seven-month streak. Investors remain focused on AI stocks and Federal Reserve policy.
29 November 2025
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US Stock Market Today: Wall Street Climbs in Black Friday Half‑Day as CME Outage Fades and Fed Cut Bets Grow

US Stock Market Today: Wall Street Climbs in Black Friday Half‑Day as CME Outage Fades and Fed Cut Bets Grow

US stocks closed higher in a shortened Black Friday session, with the S&P 500 up 0.4%, Nasdaq 100 rising 0.5%, and Dow gaining 0.6%. A CME Group outage froze global futures trading before the open, but cash trading was unaffected. Trading volume was over 30% below average. The S&P 500 is set for its first monthly decline since April, down about 0.4% for November.
28 November 2025
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Silver Price Today 28 November 2025: XAG/USD Hovers Near Record High Around $54 on Fed Cut Bets and Supply Squeeze

Silver Price Today 28 November 2025: XAG/USD Hovers Near Record High Around $54 on Fed Cut Bets and Supply Squeeze

Silver traded near record highs Friday, with global spot prices around $53.8–$54.0 per ounce and COMEX futures up nearly 2% on the day. The metal has surged 13% in a month and 76% year-on-year, outpacing gold. Indian MCX silver futures hit ₹1,63,650 per kilogram. Traders cite Fed rate-cut bets, a weaker dollar, and supply concerns as key drivers.
28 November 2025
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Tokyo Stock Market Today: Nikkei 225 Extends Rally on Fed Cut Hopes as Tokyo Inflation Stays Hot – November 28, 2025

Tokyo Stock Market Today: Nikkei 225 Extends Rally on Fed Cut Hopes as Tokyo Inflation Stays Hot – November 28, 2025

The Nikkei 225 closed up 0.17% at 50,253.91 on Friday, marking its fourth straight gain and a 3.4% weekly rise, but still finished November down 4.2%, its worst November since 2011. Investors weighed firm Tokyo inflation at 2.8% and a surprise rebound in housing against profit-taking in tech and hopes for a U.S. Fed rate cut.
28 November 2025
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US Stock Market Today: CME Outage Freezes Futures as Wall Street Eyes Fed Cut, Bitcoin at $90,000+ – What to Know Before the 28 November 2025 Open

US Stock Market Today: CME Outage Freezes Futures as Wall Street Eyes Fed Cut, Bitcoin at $90,000+ – What to Know Before the 28 November 2025 Open

CME Group halted all Globex futures and options trading Friday after a cooling failure at its CyrusOne data centers, freezing S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow futures. SPDR S&P 500 ETF and Invesco QQQ rose modestly in pre-market trading. Bitcoin traded above $90,000. The NYSE and Nasdaq will close early at 1 p.m. ET for Black Friday.
28 November 2025
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Fed-Cut Hopes Keep Hong Kong Stocks Afloat as Quantgroup IPO Soars and Property Fears Linger

Fed-Cut Hopes Keep Hong Kong Stocks Afloat as Quantgroup IPO Soars and Property Fears Linger

The Hang Seng Index closed up 0.07% at 25,945.93 on Thursday, marking a fourth straight gain but stalling just below 26,000. Gains in financial and consumer stocks offset losses in tech and property shares. China Vanke dropped nearly 8% after seeking to extend bond repayment. At least 55 died in a fire at Wang Fuk Court, with China Taiping Insurance shares volatile on fears of large claims.
27 November 2025
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Silver Price Today, November 27, 2025: Spot XAG/USD Holds Above $53 as Fed Rate-Cut Bets and China Supply Jitters Lift the Market

Silver Price Today, November 27, 2025: Spot XAG/USD Holds Above $53 as Fed Rate-Cut Bets and China Supply Jitters Lift the Market

Silver traded above $53 per ounce on November 27, 2025, with spot prices ranging from $53.30 to $53.72 and COMEX December futures near $53.10. In India, silver rates reached ₹1,73,000 per kg nationally, while major cities quoted around ₹1,69,100 per kg. Prices remain near record highs amid expectations of a U.S. rate cut and tightening global supply.
27 November 2025
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Gold Price Today, 27 November 2025: XAU/USD Hovers Near $4,160 as Fed Rate-Cut Bets and Holiday Lull Shape Trade

Gold Price Today, 27 November 2025: XAU/USD Hovers Near $4,160 as Fed Rate-Cut Bets and Holiday Lull Shape Trade

Gold traded narrowly around $4,158 per ounce on Thursday, with volumes thin due to the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday. Spot prices hovered between $4,142 and $4,169, little changed from Wednesday’s close. Market focus remains on expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut in December, with implied odds near 75%. Gold is up over 57% year-on-year.
27 November 2025
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US Stock Market Today, November 26, 2025: Dow Jumps 315 Points as Fed Rate-Cut Bets and AI Stocks Fuel Thanksgiving Rally

US Stock Market Today, November 26, 2025: Dow Jumps 315 Points as Fed Rate-Cut Bets and AI Stocks Fuel Thanksgiving Rally

U.S. stocks rose for a fourth straight session Wednesday, with the Dow up 314.67 points to 47,427.12, the S&P 500 gaining 46.73 to 6,812.61, and the Nasdaq advancing 189.10 to 23,214.69. Investors drove the rally on hopes for a December Fed rate cut and strong AI hardware demand. The Russell 2000 climbed 0.85%. Weekly jobless claims fell to a seven-month low of 216,000.
26 November 2025
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Mortgage Rates Today, November 26, 2025: 30‑Year Fixed Near 6% as Fed Cut Bets Grow

Mortgage Rates Today, November 26, 2025: 30‑Year Fixed Near 6% as Fed Cut Bets Grow

Thirty-year fixed mortgage rates hovered just above 6% nationwide on Wednesday, down from over 7% earlier this year, according to major surveys. Freddie Mac reported a weekly average of 6.23%, while Bankrate and Mortgage News Daily showed similar levels. Markets are increasingly pricing in a possible Federal Reserve rate cut in December. Housing activity has picked up as rates decline.
26 November 2025
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US Stock Market Today: Wall Street Extends Rally as Fed Rate‑Cut Bets Surge (Nov. 26, 2025)

US Stock Market Today: Wall Street Extends Rally as Fed Rate‑Cut Bets Surge (Nov. 26, 2025)

U.S. stocks rose for a fourth straight session Wednesday, with the Dow up 0.8% to 47,501, the S&P 500 gaining 0.8% to 6,819, and the Nasdaq climbing 0.9% to 23,224. Traders now see an 80–85% chance of a December Fed rate cut. Tech and AI-linked shares led gains, while Workday, Deere, and HP fell on weak outlooks. Jobless claims dropped to a seven-month low.
26 November 2025
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US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Extend Rally on Fed Rate‑Cut Bets Ahead of Thanksgiving

US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Extend Rally on Fed Rate‑Cut Bets Ahead of Thanksgiving

U.S. stocks extended gains early Wednesday, with the Dow up about 140 points, the S&P 500 rising 0.5%, and the Nasdaq ahead 0.6% in the first hour. The rally follows a surge Tuesday and comes as traders bet on a December Fed rate cut, with futures implying an 80–85% chance. Initial jobless claims fell by 6,000 to 216,000 last week, marking a third straight weekly drop.
26 November 2025
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