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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
US Stock Market Preview for Monday, December 8, 2025: Fed Rate Cut Bets, AI Jitters and Key Data to Watch

US Stock Market Preview for Monday, December 8, 2025: Fed Rate Cut Bets, AI Jitters and Key Data to Watch

The S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq closed higher Friday, capping a second straight week of gains as investors bet on a Federal Reserve rate cut at this week’s policy meeting. The S&P 500 is up about 16–17% for the year. Futures trading late Sunday pointed to a cautious rally, with AI stocks and Tesla in focus. Major indexes remain near record highs.
7 December 2025
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KOSPI Composite Index Surges Above 4,100 as Global Markets Position for Fed Rate Cut (5–7 December 2025)

KOSPI Composite Index Surges Above 4,100 as Global Markets Position for Fed Rate Cut (5–7 December 2025)

The KOSPI closed at 4,100.05 on Friday, December 5, up 1.78% for the day and about 4.4% for the week, its strongest weekly gain in a year. The index has surged roughly 60–70% since the start of 2025, outpacing most major world markets. Analysts cited expectations of a U.S. Fed rate cut, a strong AI and semiconductor cycle, and Korea’s reform agenda as key drivers.
7 December 2025
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Russell 2000 Near Record Highs as Fed Cut Bets Grow: Small‑Cap Outlook After 5–7 December 2025

Russell 2000 Near Record Highs as Fed Cut Bets Grow: Small‑Cap Outlook After 5–7 December 2025

The Russell 2000 fell 0.4% to 2,521.48 on Friday, 5 December 2025, after a week of gains, but remains close to its record high near 2,540 set in October. The index is up about 0.8% for the week and has climbed in the low teens percent year-to-date, trailing large-cap benchmarks. Investors are betting on a Federal Reserve rate cut at next week’s meeting, with futures implying nearly 90% odds.
7 December 2025
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Dow 30 and World Indices Rally Ahead of Fed Rate Cut: 5–7 December 2025 Market Wrap

Dow 30 and World Indices Rally Ahead of Fed Rate Cut: 5–7 December 2025 Market Wrap

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 47,954.99 on Friday, up 0.2% for the day and 0.5% for the week, nearing record highs. Global indices including MSCI’s gauge and Europe’s STOXX 600 also advanced. Markets are pricing in a 90% chance of a 25 basis point U.S. Fed rate cut at next week’s meeting. Most Gulf and emerging markets rose, lifted by Fed expectations and stronger oil prices.
7 December 2025
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Silver Price Today (December 7, 2025): Record Highs Near $59, Fed Cut Bets and the 2026–2030 Outlook

Silver Price Today (December 7, 2025): Record Highs Near $59, Fed Cut Bets and the 2026–2030 Outlook

Spot silver traded near $58–59 per ounce on Sunday, just below record highs after a week of sharp gains. Prices have nearly doubled in 2025, with major platforms reporting a one-year rise of about 88%. Silver futures on COMEX touched $59.05, while some data sources recorded intraday peaks above $61. The rally follows expectations of Fed rate cuts, a weaker dollar, and tightening supply.
7 December 2025
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US Stock Market Outlook for Monday, December 8, 2025: Fed Cut Countdown, Tariff Drama and Key Earnings to Watch

US Stock Market Outlook for Monday, December 8, 2025: Fed Cut Countdown, Tariff Drama and Key Earnings to Watch

U.S. stocks enter Monday near record highs as investors await a contentious Federal Reserve meeting and monitor President Trump’s tariff dispute at the Supreme Court. Netflix agreed to buy Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming assets for about $83 billion, sending Netflix shares down 3% and Warner Bros. Discovery up over 6%. The 10-year Treasury yield rose to around 4.2%. Monday’s economic calendar is light.
7 December 2025
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Global Bull Stock Market 2025: Fed Cut Bets, AI Leaders and 2026 Forecasts (Updated December 7, 2025)

Global Bull Stock Market 2025: Fed Cut Bets, AI Leaders and 2026 Forecasts (Updated December 7, 2025)

The S&P 500 closed near 6,870 on December 5, just below its record, marking a four-day winning streak and a 16% gain for 2025 so far. The Nasdaq is up over 20% year-to-date. Global stocks also hover near records, with the MSCI All Country World Index posting its strongest weekly rise since May. Gains remain concentrated in a handful of large U.S. tech companies.
7 December 2025
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