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US Economy News 30 November 2025 - 3 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. …
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…
US Stock Market Today: Dow Rises, Nasdaq Slips as Weak Jobs Data and AI Jitters Cap a Nervy Session – December 3, 2025 Close

US Stock Market Today: Dow Rises, Nasdaq Slips as Weak Jobs Data and AI Jitters Cap a Nervy Session – December 3, 2025 Close

At the closing bell on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, the US stock market delivered a mixed finish as investors digested a shockingly weak private‑sector jobs report and fresh worries about big‑tech AI spending. The S&P 500 remains less than 1% from its late‑October record high, even as Wall Street wrestles with evidence of a cooling labor market and questions about just how…
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…
US Stock Market Today: Futures Edge Higher as ADP Jobs Data and Fed Cut Bets Take Center Stage (Dec. 3, 2025)

US Stock Market Today: Futures Edge Higher as ADP Jobs Data and Fed Cut Bets Take Center Stage (Dec. 3, 2025)

Updated: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 – premarket (around 5:30 a.m. ET)  Investing Key Takeaways Before the Opening Bell 1. Futures Point to a Second Day of Gains After a choppy start to the week, U.S. equity futures are signaling a cautiously positive open Wednesday. As of early premarket trade (around 5:30 a.m. ET): The positive tone follows a solid performance on Tuesday,…
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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% (about 150–170 points), the S&P 500 was modestly positive, and the Nasdaq Composite was…
Trump Says He Has Picked Next Fed Chair as Kevin Hassett Signals He’s ‘Happy to Serve’

Trump Says He Has Picked Next Fed Chair as Kevin Hassett Signals He’s ‘Happy to Serve’

WASHINGTON — December 1, 2025 President Donald Trump says he has decided who will replace Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve, stoking expectations that his top economic adviser Kevin Hassett is now the clear front‑runner for one of the most powerful jobs in global finance. Axios Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday, Trump said he…
US Stock Market Today: 7 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell on December 1, 2025

US Stock Market Today: 7 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell on December 1, 2025

As Wall Street kicks off the final month of 2025, US stock futures are pointing lower, global data is flashing mixed signals, and investors are bracing for a big week of economic releases and Federal Reserve messaging. Here’s what you need to know before the US markets open on Monday, December 1, 2025. 1. Futures signal a weak start after a…
US Stock Market Forecast 2025: What Wall Street Expects Into Year‑End After the Fed Pivot

US Stock Market Forecast 2025: What Wall Street Expects Into Year‑End After the Fed Pivot

Published: November 30, 2025 – Not investment advice. Key takeaways 1. Where the US market stands on 30 November 2025 US equities reach the final month of 2025 in a position that would have sounded ambitious back in 2022: Market focus right now is split between two big forces: After cutting rates in October to a 3.75–4.00% federal‑funds range, the Fed is…
Most Expensive Stocks in the US Stock Market (2025): Top 10 High-Priced Shares and the Latest News

Most Expensive Stocks in the US Stock Market (2025): Top 10 High-Priced Shares and the Latest News

As of late November 2025, the most expensive stocks in the US stock market by share price range from roughly $1,800 to more than $770,000 per share. These eye‑watering prices belong to a small club of companies that have either avoided stock splits for decades or compounded value so aggressively that each individual share now costs more than many small…
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

From November 28 to 30, 2025, US “money news” has been dominated by three big themes: record-breaking Black Friday spending, growing expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut in December, and a rare outage that froze global futures trading for hours. Layered on top of that are rising consumer debt worries, a still-fragile post‑shutdown economy and a federal budget strained…
US Stock Market Opening Preview for December 1, 2025: 10 Things to Know Before the Bell

US Stock Market Opening Preview for December 1, 2025: 10 Things to Know Before the Bell

The first trading day of December lands on Monday, December 1, 2025, and Wall Street is coming off a holiday‑shortened week that ended on a surprisingly upbeat note. Stocks have rebounded from their biggest pullback since April, but traders are heading into the new month with one eye on Fed rate‑cut odds and the other on AI valuations, delayed economic data, and signs of…
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Stock Market Today

  • Stocks Fall as Chip and Mining Shares Weaken; Fed Chair Nomination Sparks Market Jitters
    January 31, 2026, 3:17 AM EST. Major U.S. stock indexes closed lower on Friday, with the S&P 500 down 0.43%, Dow Jones Industrials 0.36%, and Nasdaq 100 falling 1.28%. The market reacted to President Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve Chair, signaling a more hawkish stance on interest rates. The 10-year Treasury yield rose, while gold prices dropped to a 1.5-week low amid long liquidation in precious metals and mining stocks. Producer Price Index data for December exceeded expectations, intensifying concerns about inflation. Mixed Fed comments highlighted uncertainty about future monetary policy. Meanwhile, a tentative deal in Congress aims to prevent a government shutdown, providing some relief. The complexity of these events underpinned Friday's cautious market sentiment heading into Q4 earnings season.
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