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Interest Rates 19 November 2025 - 1 December 2025

Fed December 2025 Rate Cut Odds Surge as JPMorgan and BofA Flip, but Fed Remains Deeply Divided

Fed December 2025 Rate Cut Odds Surge as JPMorgan and BofA Flip, but Fed Remains Deeply Divided

Traders now see an 80–90% chance the Federal Reserve will cut rates by 25 basis points at its December 9–10 meeting, according to CME FedWatch futures. Major banks including JPMorgan and Bank of America have shifted to expecting a cut. Fed minutes and recent commentary show deep internal divisions, raising the risk of multiple dissents and a muddled policy message.
1 December 2025
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NS&I £1bn Budget Shake-Up: What It Means for Premium Bonds, Interest Rates and UK Savers in 2025

NS&I £1bn Budget Shake-Up: What It Means for Premium Bonds, Interest Rates and UK Savers in 2025

The UK government raised National Savings & Investments’ net financing target for 2025–26 from £12 billion to £13 billion in the Autumn Budget, leaving NS&I over £9 billion short as of September. The Premium Bonds prize fund rate stands at 3.60% after three cuts in 2025, with odds unchanged at 22,000 to 1. No changes have been made to Premium Bonds payouts following the Budget.
1 December 2025
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Polymarket’s Youngest Billionaire vs. a Divided Fed: How Prediction Markets Are Pricing a December 2025 Rate Cut

Polymarket’s Youngest Billionaire vs. a Divided Fed: How Prediction Markets Are Pricing a December 2025 Rate Cut

Polymarket’s “Fed decision in December” market showed 88% odds of a 25-basis-point rate cut as of Nov. 30, 2025, with over $25 million traded. Founder Shayne Coplan, 27, became the world’s youngest self-made billionaire after a $2 billion investment from Intercontinental Exchange. Polymarket recently secured U.S. regulatory approval after a four-year ban. The December FOMC meeting remains deeply divided.
1 December 2025
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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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Premium Bonds Rate Rise Looms as Budget 2025 Hands NS&I a £1bn Target – What Savers Need to Know Today

Premium Bonds Rate Rise Looms as Budget 2025 Hands NS&I a £1bn Target – What Savers Need to Know Today

The UK Autumn Budget raised NS&I’s 2025–26 net financing target by £1 billion to £13 billion, prompting speculation about higher rates on Premium Bonds and savings products. From April 2027, the cash ISA allowance drops to £12,000 and tax on savings interest rises by 2 points. NS&I’s Premium Bonds prize rate remains 3.60%. Fixed-rate British Savings Bonds now pay up to 4.20% AER.
28 November 2025
Premium Bonds £1bn Boost: How NS&I’s New Budget 2025 Target Could Change Interest Rates for Savers

Premium Bonds £1bn Boost: How NS&I’s New Budget 2025 Target Could Change Interest Rates for Savers

Chancellor Rachel Reeves raised National Savings & Investments’ net financing target for 2025–26 by £1 billion to £13 billion in the Autumn Budget. NS&I has collected £3.9 billion so far this year, leaving over £9 billion to raise. The move has sparked speculation about possible increases in Premium Bonds prize rates or savings interest. NS&I’s total savings stock stands at £243.9 billion.
28 November 2025
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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Canada Stock Market Today (Nov. 26, 2025): TSX Pushes Past 31,000 as Gold Miners and Fed Rate‑Cut Hopes Power Early Trade

Canada Stock Market Today (Nov. 26, 2025): TSX Pushes Past 31,000 as Gold Miners and Fed Rate‑Cut Hopes Power Early Trade

The S&P/TSX Composite Index traded above 31,000 for the first time Wednesday morning, extending a three-day rally of nearly 1,000 points. Early gains were led by gold miners and financials as investors bet on U.S. rate cuts. By 9:31 a.m. ET, the index was up about 0.3% at 30,994. Futures and pre-market trading had signaled the move after softer U.S. economic data.
26 November 2025
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RBNZ Cuts Official Cash Rate to 2.25% and Signals End of Easing Cycle as New Zealand Economy Starts to Recover

RBNZ Cuts Official Cash Rate to 2.25% and Signals End of Easing Cycle as New Zealand Economy Starts to Recover

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand cut its Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points to 2.25% on November 26, the lowest since mid-2022. The Monetary Policy Committee voted 5–1 for the cut, with one member preferring to hold. RBNZ signaled this is likely the last cut for now, as inflation has eased to 3% and the economy remains weak. Governor Christian Hawkesby chaired his final meeting before Anna Breman takes over.
26 November 2025
US Dollar Index Slips Below 100 as Weak US Data Turbocharges December Fed Rate‑Cut Bets (DXY Today: 25 November 2025, After the Bell)

US Dollar Index Slips Below 100 as Weak US Data Turbocharges December Fed Rate‑Cut Bets (DXY Today: 25 November 2025, After the Bell)

The U.S. Dollar Index closed Tuesday near 99.85, down about 0.3% after weaker-than-expected economic data and dovish Fed comments raised bets on a December rate cut. The index traded between 99.65 and 100.26 during the session. The euro rose to around $1.16 and sterling climbed above $1.32 as the dollar weakened. The 10-year Treasury yield slipped to about 4.01%.
25 November 2025
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US Stock Market Today, November 25, 2025: Dow Surges as Fed Rate‑Cut Bets Rise While Nvidia Slumps on Google–Meta AI Chip Shock

US Stock Market Today, November 25, 2025: Dow Surges as Fed Rate‑Cut Bets Rise While Nvidia Slumps on Google–Meta AI Chip Shock

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose over 1%, adding about 550–570 points in early Tuesday trading, outpacing the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. Nvidia shares fell nearly 4% after reports Meta may shift billions in spending to Google’s AI chips. Odds of a December Fed rate cut climbed into the low-to-mid 80% range after new economic data and dovish Fed comments. Kohl’s and Abercrombie & Fitch surged 30–35% on strong earnings.
25 November 2025
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Mortgage & Refinance Rates Today, November 25, 2025: 30‑Year Fixed Near 2025 Lows as Borrowers Get a New Window

Mortgage & Refinance Rates Today, November 25, 2025: 30‑Year Fixed Near 2025 Lows as Borrowers Get a New Window

Average U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rates sit just above 6% today, down from 7–8% highs in recent years. National trackers report 30-year purchase rates between 6.1% and 6.4%, with 15-year fixed rates in the mid-5% range. Refinance rates remain higher, averaging 6.3%–6.7% for a 30-year term. Most sources note rates are at or near their lowest point of 2025.
25 November 2025
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Dow Jones Today: Dow 30 Climbs About 300 Points on Fed Rate‑Cut Hopes and AI Stock Surge (November 24, 2025)

Dow Jones Today: Dow 30 Climbs About 300 Points on Fed Rate‑Cut Hopes and AI Stock Surge (November 24, 2025)

U.S. stocks surged Monday, with the Dow Jones closing up nearly 300 points at 46,545 and the Nasdaq jumping 2.7% to 22,874.95. Investors bet on a December Federal Reserve rate cut after dovish comments from Fed officials, driving one of the strongest two-day rallies for tech and AI shares this month. S&P 500 rose 1.65% to 6,711.80. Fed funds futures now show about 80% odds of a December cut.
24 November 2025
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Federal Reserve News Today, November 22, 2025: Collins Pushes Back as Williams Revives December Rate‑Cut Bets

Federal Reserve News Today, November 22, 2025: Collins Pushes Back as Williams Revives December Rate‑Cut Bets

Boston Fed President Susan Collins said she remains hesitant to support a December rate cut, while New York Fed President John Williams signaled more easing could come soon. Markets now price in a roughly 70% chance of a cut at the December 9–10 meeting, up from 39% a day earlier. Key economic data remain missing after a prolonged government shutdown. FOMC officials are sharply divided on further cuts.
22 November 2025
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Stock Market Today, Nov. 13, 2025: Dow Slides as Disney Plunges and Tech Stocks Drop After Trump Ends Record Shutdown

S&P 500 Today, November 21, 2025: Choppy Trade as Fed Rate-Cut Bets Jump and Tech Stays Under Pressure

The S&P 500 hovered near flat Friday after plunging 1.6% Thursday, erasing a sharp intraday gain. Traders weighed New York Fed President John Williams’ comments suggesting near-term rate cuts, sending Fed-funds futures’ odds for a December cut to about 60–70%. Treasury yields fell to three-week lows. The Nasdaq slipped into the red while the Dow posted modest gains.
21 November 2025
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Stocks Skyrocket to Record Highs as Fed Set to Cut Rates Again

Fed Minutes Reveal Deep Divide on Rate Cuts as Data Drought Clouds December Decision

Federal Reserve minutes from the October 28–29 meeting show a 10–2 vote to cut the federal funds rate to 3.75%–4.00%, with sharp divisions among policymakers. Uncertainty over a December rate cut has surged, dropping market odds from near certainty to about 50%. The Fed will halt balance-sheet runoff on December 1. Inflation remains above target, and job growth has slowed.
19 November 2025
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  • Top 5G Stocks to Watch: EchoStar, KT, and Ceva
    April 11, 2026, 9:54 PM EDT. EchoStar (SATS), KT (KT), and Ceva (CEVA) are highlighted by MarketBeat's stock screener as key 5G stocks to watch. These companies' performance ties closely to the rollout and adoption of fifth-generation mobile networks, involving sectors like telecom carriers, network equipment makers, and semiconductor suppliers. EchoStar offers global networking technologies spanning pay-TV, wireless, and satellite services. KT operates integrated telecommunications services in Korea, focusing on 5G, 4G LTE, and other network platforms. Ceva provides silicon and software IP solutions, including digital signal processors for 5G handsets and infrastructure, as well as open RAN platforms and modems. Their trading volumes recently topped the 5G sector, reflecting investor interest amid ongoing carrier capital spending and tech deployment.

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India F-35 Deal Hits Pause: Lockheed Martin Says No Direct Talks, U.S. Door Still Open

India F-35 Deal Hits Pause: Lockheed Martin Says No Direct Talks, U.S. Door Still Open

11 April 2026
Lockheed Martin said it is not in direct talks with India over the F-35, clarifying that any approach must go through official U.S. and Indian channels under the Foreign Military Sales process. Indian officials confirmed no formal discussions on acquiring the F-35 have begun. India recently approved a $40 billion military upgrade, including other fighter jets, while Lockheed’s F-21 remains in a separate competition.
Why SNOW Stock Is Falling Again: Snowflake Nears 52-Week Low as AI Worries Hit Software

Why SNOW Stock Is Falling Again: Snowflake Nears 52-Week Low as AI Worries Hit Software

11 April 2026
Snowflake shares fell 8.4% to $121.11 on Friday after an 11.7% drop Thursday, as investors sold off software stocks amid concerns over new AI tools from Anthropic and OpenAI. The stock now trades just above its 52-week low. The S&P 500 Software and Services Index is down 25.5% for the year. Snowflake reported fourth-quarter product revenue of $1.23 billion, up 30% from a year earlier.
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11 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 11, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 11, 2026, 9:57 PM EDT Top 5G Stocks to Watch: EchoStar, KT, and Ceva April 11, 2026, 9:54 PM EDT. **EchoStar (SATS), KT (KT), and Ceva (CEVA)** are highlighted by MarketBeat's stock screener as key **5G stocks** to watch. These companies' performance ties closely to the rollout and adoption of fifth-generation mobile networks, involving sectors like telecom carriers, network equipment makers, and semiconductor suppliers. EchoStar offers global networking technologies spanning pay-TV, wireless, and satellite services. KT operates integrated telecommunications services in Korea, focusing on 5G, 4G LTE, and other network
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