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.