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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.
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 By the close of trading:
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
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 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. U.S. futures for February delivery settled modestly higher, near $4,230, extending the metal’s resilience after a volatile few weeks. Reuters
3 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today, December 3, 2025: Dow Near Record High as Weak Jobs Data Supercharges Fed Cut Bets

US Stock Market Today, December 3, 2025: Dow Near Record High as Weak Jobs Data Supercharges Fed Cut Bets

The US stock market spent Wednesday trading just shy of record territory as investors digested a surprisingly weak private‑jobs report, a still‑resilient services sector, and a flood of 2026 stock‑market forecasts clustering around fresh all‑time highs. By early afternoon, the S&P 500 was up about 0.4%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average roughly 0.9%, and the Nasdaq Composite about 0.2%, leaving the S&P within half a percent of its record high set in late October.The Washington Post Later in the session, a global markets wrap from Reuters showed those gains moderating, with the Dow up about 0.4%, the S&P barely positive, and the Nasdaq fractionally lower — but all still near the top of their recent ranges.Reuters
3 December 2025
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Dow Jones Today: Blue-Chip Index Climbs Above 47,500 as Weak Jobs Data Lifts Fed Rate-Cut Hopes (December 3, 2025)

Dow Jones Today: Blue-Chip Index Climbs Above 47,500 as Weak Jobs Data Lifts Fed Rate-Cut Hopes (December 3, 2025)

New York – The Dow Jones Industrial Average pushed higher on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, as investors digested a surprisingly weak private‑sector jobs report, softer bond yields and fresh jitters around big‑tech AI spending. By the closing bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average stood at 47,576.64, up about 0.2% on the day, leaving the blue‑chip benchmark barely 1.4% below its all‑time closing high near 48,255 set in mid‑November. TechStock²+1
3 December 2025
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NYSE Today: Dow Climbs, S&P 500 Near Record as Weak Jobs Data Boosts Fed Cut Bets (Dec. 3, 2025)

NYSE Today: Dow Climbs, S&P 500 Near Record as Weak Jobs Data Boosts Fed Cut Bets (Dec. 3, 2025)

Wall Street ended Wednesday’s session mixed but still parked near record territory, as traders on the New York Stock Exchange weighed surprisingly weak jobs data against growing confidence that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates again next week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained about 0.5% to roughly 47,717, not far from its all‑time high. The S&P 500edged about 0.2% higher to around 6,842, keeping the benchmark within roughly 1% of its late‑October record. The Nasdaq Composite hovered near 23,400, finishing essentially flat after spending most of the day under pressure from big‑tech weakness. Investing.com+1
3 December 2025
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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 dollar is sliding, and traders are almost certain the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at next week’s policy meeting—even as new data show growth moderating and inflation stuck around 3%.
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 dollar, amplifying the move in local terms. RTTNews+1 Below is a detailed look at today’s gold price, what’s driving the move, and how major banks, institutions and models are positioning their forecasts for 2025–2030.
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% pandemic era. Different outlets track mortgage rates using different data sets—lender quotes, live rate sheets, or actual loan applications—which explains why their numbers don’t match exactly. Here’s how the main trackers line up this morning:
3 December 2025
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%, the S&P 500 was modestly positive, and the Nasdaq Composite was outperforming with gains of around a third of a percent, keeping it near a three‑week high.Reuters+1 Tech and chip stocks led the move higher, while rate‑sensitive areas of the market and several defensive sectors lagged.
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%, snapping back from Monday’s 427‑point slide. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq were also higher, rising around 0.3%–0.4% as tech, AI and crypto‑linked names rebounded.Investopedia+2Barron's+2
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 S&P 500 was up about 0.3%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average added roughly 0.1%, and the Nasdaq Composite climbed around 0.6%, with growth and tech names leading the move.Chron By early afternoon, equities were still posting “mild gains,” with the S&P 500 on track for its sixth advance in seven sessions and trading not far from record territory hit in late October.Bloomberg+1
2 December 2025
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+2Reuters+2 Below is a detailed rundown of what happened on 1 December 2025, and how the latest coverage on 2 December 2025is interpreting those moves for interest rates, banks, and the broader economy.
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 will lead the U.S. central bank when Powell’s term expires in May 2026, but has declined to reveal the name, promising only that an announcement is coming “soon” and likely before Christmas.NewsX+1
2 December 2025
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  • Patterson-UTI (PTEN) Slides After Q1 Beat; Water Solutions Tops Peers
    July 3, 2026, 7:05 PM EDT. Oilfield services names turned in uneven Q1 results. The group beat revenue consensus by 3.8% but still averaged a 14.3% drop in share price. Patterson-UTI (NASDAQ:PTEN), with its 135 advanced rigs, posted revenue of $1.12 billion, down 12.7% over last year but 1.2% above analyst targets. PTEN delivered beats on both EPS and EBITDA, yet shares tumbled 19.9% to $8.66 after earnings as investors stuck to worries over low commodity prices. Select Water Solutions (NYSE:WTTR) led on revenue, topping estimates by 6.8%, even as sales dropped 2.3% year-on-year. Oil price swings, tough competition, and the energy transition add to the sector's cloudy near-term picture.
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