US Economy News 12 December 2025

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 17, 2025): S&P 500 and Nasdaq Sink as AI-Funding Jitters Hit Tech; Oil Rally Lifts Energy

Updated: December 17, 2025, 4:40 PM EST Wall Street ended sharply lower Wednesday as the market’s leadership trade—artificial intelligence—took another hit, dragging big tech, chips, and cloud-linked names down to their weakest levels in weeks. The selling pressure pushed the S&P 500 down 1.2% to 6,721.43, while the Nasdaq Composite slid 1.8% to 22,693.32. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 228 points (0.5%) to 47,885.97. Reuters+1 The headline theme was familiar, but the triggers kept piling up: a fresh funding setback tied to Oracle’s data-center buildout, new reporting on Alphabet’s effort to loosen Nvidia’s grip on AI software, and an ongoing debate over whether the

17 December 2025

Energy Sector·NASDAQ:GOOG·NASDAQ:GOOGL·NASDAQ:NVDA·NASDAQ:ORCL·Stock Market·Technology·US Economy

US Stock Market Today at 11:59 a.m. ET: S&P 500 and Dow Slip as AI Stocks Slide Again, Oil Jumps on Venezuela Blockade

NEW YORK (Dec. 17, 2025, 11:59 a.m. ET) — The U.S. stock market is struggling to regain its footing late this morning as investors weigh a fresh pullback in AI-linked mega-caps against a rebound in energy stocks sparked by a jump in oil prices. At 11:59 a.m. ET, the S&P 500 was down about 0.8% at roughly 6,745.66, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down about 0.15% at roughly 48,039.78. Investing.com The Nasdaq Composite was down about 1.25% to roughly 22,821.50 as of 11:55 a.m. ET, reflecting renewed pressure on the tech-heavy trade that powered much of 2025’s gains.

17 December 2025

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Global Stock Markets Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Asia Rises on China AI-IPO Frenzy, Europe Near Records, Wall Street Futures Edge Up Ahead of U.S. Inflation

Global stock markets today are walking a familiar late-year tightrope: equities are mostly firmer across Asia and parts of Europe, but risk appetite remains restrained as traders brace for a heavyweight run of inflation data and central-bank decisions. The day’s mood is also being shaped by a sudden jolt in energy markets after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a “blockade” of sanctioned oil tankers moving in and out of Venezuela, sending crude prices higher and reviving inflation anxiety. Reuters+1 As of Wednesday, Dec. 17, major benchmarks show that cautiously positive bias: Japan’s Nikkei 225 is up about 0.26% (49,512), Hong Kong’s

17 December 2025

European Markets·NASDAQ:AMD·US Economy

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Futures Tick Higher Ahead of Inflation Data and Fed Speakers

NEW YORK — 6:15 a.m. ET, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. U.S. stock futures are edging higher early Wednesday after a mixed Tuesday session, as investors recalibrate expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts and brace for a late-week burst of inflation data. The pre-market tone is being shaped by three forces: a “noisy” jobs report that revived easing bets, a rebound in oil after fresh Venezuela headlines, and a busy stretch for earnings and deal-driven single-stock moves. markets.businessinsider.com+2Reuters+2 US stock futures rise modestly ahead of the opening bell As of roughly 5:50 a.m. ET, futures pointed to a slightly stronger start for Wall Street:

17 December 2025

Stock Market·US Economy

Big Tech Stocks Today: Magnificent Seven Mixed After Jobs Data, With Tesla and Meta Outperforming (US Market, Dec. 16, 2025)

Big Tech stocks were mixed in early afternoon trading on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, as investors balanced a fresh U.S. jobs report, shifting expectations for 2026 interest-rate cuts, and the ongoing debate over whether AI infrastructure spending is a durable growth engine—or the next valuation trap. Shortly before 1:45 p.m. ET (prices below reflect trades around 1:35–1:40 p.m. ET), the broader market was modestly lower while leadership inside Big Tech split into two camps: Tesla and Meta higher, Alphabet leading declines, and Nvidia hovering near flat-to-up as the AI narrative evolved again. Big Tech stocks at a glance (early afternoon, ET) Here’s where the core “Magnificent Seven”

16 December 2025

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US Jobs Report and Retail Sales Today: What October–November Data Could Reveal About the Economy and Fed Policy (Dec. 16, 2025)

WASHINGTON — After weeks of uncertainty caused by the 43-day federal government shutdown, the U.S. economy is set for a long-awaited reality check on Tuesday, December 16. A delayed jobs report will combine two consecutive months of payroll data, while retail sales figures—also thrown off schedule—are expected to offer a key read on consumer momentum heading into the end of the year. ABC News+2Bureau of Labor Statistics+2 The timing matters. The Federal Reserve cut rates last week for the third time this year, pointing to softness in the labor market even as inflation remains an active concern. Investors and policymakers

16 December 2025

Federal Reserve·US Economy

US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Futures Dip Ahead of Delayed Jobs Report (Dec. 16, 2025)

U.S. stock futures were modestly lower in early premarket trading Tuesday, as investors brace for an unusually consequential batch of “catch-up” economic data after the 43-day federal government shutdown disrupted key releases. The day’s main event is the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ delayed Employment Situation report at 8:30 a.m. ET, with attention also turning to a disrupted inflation pipeline ahead of Thursday’s Consumer Price Index report. Bureau of Labor Statistics+1 The backdrop: markets are trying to navigate a late-year mix of cooling labor signals, uneven inflation visibility, and renewed nerves about pricey AI-linked stocks, just days after the Federal Reserve cut rates by 25

16 December 2025

Stock Market·US Economy

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 15, 2025): Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Close Lower as AI Jitters Persist Ahead of Jobs and Inflation Data

The U.S. stock market ended modestly lower Monday after a choppy, headline-driven session that underscored how sensitive investors remain to the “AI trade” and to shifting expectations for interest rates into 2026. By the closing bell (4:00 p.m. ET), the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished at 48,416.74, down 41.31 points (-0.09%). The S&P 500 closed at 6,816.49, down 10.92 (-0.16%), while the Nasdaq Composite underperformed, ending at 23,062.96, down 132.21 (-0.57%). Small caps also softened, with the Russell 2000 at 2,533.64 (-0.70%). Volatility perked up: the VIX ended at 16.61, up 5.53%. Google The takeaway after the bell: the market’s leadership question is back in focus—and with a packed calendar of delayed U.S. economic releases arriving this week, traders are increasingly

15 December 2025

NASDAQ:AVGO·NASDAQ:ORCL·Stock Market·US Economy

US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Futures Rise in Premarket as Data-Heavy Week Begins (Dec. 15, 2025)

NEW YORK — 9:00 a.m. ET — U.S. stock futures were higher in premarket trading Monday as investors attempted to stabilize sentiment after last week’s tech-led pullback, with the market turning its attention to a packed slate of economic releases and fresh headlines tied to the Federal Reserve’s future leadership. markets.businessinsider.com+2Reuters+2 With Wall Street entering the final full trading week of 2025, the next several sessions are set up as a tug-of-war: dip-buying in bruised AI names versus growing unease over valuations, debt-funded capex, and how quickly rate cuts could arrive in 2026. Reuters+1 Premarket snapshot: Futures point up, but nerves linger By

15 December 2025

Stock Market·US Economy

US Economic Calendar Today (Dec. 15, 2025): Empire State Manufacturing, NAHB Housing Index, Fed Speaker Williams, and Treasury Bill Auctions

Wall Street starts the week with a compact but market-sensitive U.S. economic calendar today, Monday, December 15, 2025—headlined by the New York Fed’s Empire State Manufacturing Survey, the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, and remarks from New York Fed President John C. Williams. Treasury bill auctions also add an important rates-and-liquidity check-in for investors watching the front end of the curve. The backdrop matters more than usual: a recent, record-length U.S. government shutdown disrupted data collection, pushed back key releases, and left holes in the official economic record—meaning this week’s delayed jobs and inflation prints may come with extra caveats

15 December 2025

Federal Reserve·NYSE:WFC·US Economy

Deere Stock (DE): Earnings, Tariffs, and Investor Day Targets to Watch Before the Dec. 15, 2025 US Market Open

Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) heads into Monday’s session with investors weighing a familiar mix of forces: the downcycle in big farm equipment, the latest tariff cost outlook, and a fresh set of long-range targets Deere laid out at its New York Stock Exchange investor day. As of Friday’s close, Deere shares finished at $484.80, up about 1.9% on the day, giving the company a market value of roughly $131 billion. Below is what matters most for DE stock before the US stock market opens on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. 1) The near-term story: 2026 is “the bottom” for large

15 December 2025

Earnings Reports·NYSE:DE·Stock Market·US Economy

Danaher (DHR) Stock: What to Know Before the US Market Opens on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025

Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR) heads into the Monday, Dec. 15 US stock market open after a choppy finish to last week. Shares closed Friday, Dec. 12 at $226.33, down 2.60% on the day, with trading volume reported above its 50‑day average—an indication that investors were actively repositioning into the weekend. MarketWatch For investors watching Danaher stock this morning, the setup is less about a single headline and more about a cluster of catalysts: fresh analyst initiations, an upgraded credit profile, Danaher’s dividend schedule, and a clearer management framework for what 2026 could look like—especially in bioprocessing, diagnostics, and China. Danaher

14 December 2025

Stock Market·US Economy

Charles Schwab (SCHW) Stock: What to Know Before the US Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

As the U.S. stock market heads into Monday’s open (Dec. 15, 2025), The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE: SCHW) is back in focus after a dense run of catalysts: a fresh monthly activity update that points to strong client engagement, a major move into private markets via the planned Forge Global acquisition, and new comments from CEO Rick Wurster on additional M&A and Schwab’s timeline for spot crypto trading. Add in a Federal Reserve rate cut and a new “technical” Treasury-bill buying program, and investors have a lot to weigh heading into the new week. Reuters+3Charles Schwab Press Room+3Reuters+3 Below is

14 December 2025

Stock Market·US Economy

ServiceNow (NOW) Stock: What to Know Before the US Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE: NOW) heads into Monday’s session with multiple headline catalysts colliding at once: a 5‑for‑1 stock split that goes “live” later this week, a fresh Reuters report linking the company to a potential multibillion‑dollar cybersecurity acquisition, and a string of AI-and-security product moves that are shaping the narrative around growth heading into year-end. Here’s what investors and traders are watching before the opening bell on Monday, December 15, 2025—and why it matters. ServiceNow stock price snapshot heading into Monday ServiceNow shares last closed at $865.06 on Friday, December 12, after trading between roughly the high-$850s and mid-$870s during

14 December 2025

NYSE:NOW·Stock Market·US Economy

Intuit (INTU) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ: INTU) heads into Monday’s U.S. market open with investors focused on a simple question: can the TurboTax and QuickBooks owner keep justifying a premium valuation as it leans harder into “agentic” AI—while navigating tax-season catalysts, Credit Karma cyclicality, and lingering Mailchimp concerns? As of the latest available quote ahead of Monday’s session, INTU was around $670.93, down about 0.74% from the prior close. Below is what matters most before the bell on December 15, 2025: the price setup, the biggest recent headlines, the company’s latest guidance, what analysts are projecting, and the key risks that can move

14 December 2025

NASDAQ:INTU·Stock Market·US Economy

US Stock Market Open Preview: What to Know Before the Bell on Monday, December 15, 2025

Wall Street heads into Monday’s session balancing two big forces: a renewed shakeout in the AI trade after last week’s tech-driven pullback, and a looming “data catch-up” week as delayed U.S. economic reports hit the tape and reset rate expectations for early 2026. Reuters+1 Friday’s selloff did damage in the growth complex but didn’t fully break the broader market narrative. The S&P 500 closed down 1.07% at 6,827.41, the Dow fell 0.51% to 48,458.05, and the Nasdaq slid 1.69% to 23,195.17 as investors re-priced the near-term “AI payoff” story and watched Treasury yields climb. Reuters+1 Monday (December 15) is lighter on headline U.S. macro releases than the rest of the week, but

14 December 2025

Stock Market·US Economy

US Economic Calendar for Monday, December 15, 2025: Empire State Manufacturing, NAHB Housing Index, Fed Speeches, and Treasury Bill Auctions

As markets head into the final full week of 2025, Monday’s U.S. economic calendar (December 15) delivers an early read on factory momentum via the New York Fed’s Empire State survey, a fresh pulse check on homebuilder confidence, and two closely watched Federal Reserve appearances—all against a backdrop of a newly reduced policy rate, renewed liquidity operations in Treasury bills, and lingering data disruptions tied to the 2025 federal funding lapse. Reuters+3Kiplinger+3Reuters+3 While Monday isn’t the heaviest day for “big ticket” macro releases, it’s an important setup session: investors are trying to price the Fed’s next steps after December’s quarter-point rate

14 December 2025

Federal Reserve·US Economy

US Stock Market After the Opening Bell (Dec. 12, 2025): Dow Rises While S&P 500 and Nasdaq Slip as AI Trade Faces a New Reality Check

U.S. stocks were mixed after Friday’s opening bell as Broadcom and Oracle reignited AI “bubble” worries, while investors weighed Fed rate-cut debate, policy headlines, and a busy week ahead. NEW YORK (Dec. 12, 2025) — U.S. stocks traded mixed shortly after the opening bell on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average edging higher while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq dipped as the market digested a fresh wave of scrutiny around artificial-intelligence spending and profitability. The early tone reflected a tug-of-war between still-bullish macro momentum following the Federal Reserve’s midweek rate cut and renewed concerns that parts of the AI-led rally

12 December 2025

NASDAQ:AVGO·NASDAQ:ORCL·Stock Market·US Economy

Big Tech Stocks Today: Oracle’s AI Spending Shock, Broadcom Margin Warning, and Nvidia China Chip Scrutiny Shape U.S. Premarket (Dec. 12, 2025)

As of about 6:00 a.m. ET on Friday, December 12, 2025, U.S. big tech stocks are mixed in premarket trading—with investors juggling two competing narratives: AI demand remains powerful, but the cost of building it is rising fast, and markets are getting pickier about who can turn that spending into profits. The early mood is being set by Oracle’s continued slide after a capex-heavy outlook, a Broadcom forecast that’s upbeat on revenue but cautious on margins, and a fresh round of policy and regulatory headlines spanning Nvidia’s China chip sales, Google’s EU antitrust exposure, and App Store rules in the

12 December 2025

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US Stock Market Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Futures Mixed at 5:30 a.m. ET After S&P 500 Record Close; Broadcom Slides, Lululemon Jumps

Updated: Friday, December 12, 2025, 5:30 a.m. ET U.S. stock futures were mixed early Friday, setting up a potentially cautious finish to a week that delivered fresh record closes for the S&P 500 and Dow, but also renewed jitters around the cost—and profitability—of the AI boom. Investing.com+2Reuters+2 The premarket narrative is being shaped by two competing forces: Below is what investors are watching right now, and what it could mean for the U.S. market when the opening bell rings. Market Snapshot at 5:30 a.m. ET: Futures Straddle the Flatline Futures tied to major U.S. indexes pointed to a mixed open early Friday, with moves near flat after a week

12 December 2025

Stock Market·US Economy

US Economy News 12 December 2025 - 17 December 2025

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 17, 2025): S&P 500 and Nasdaq Sink as AI-Funding Jitters Hit Tech; Oil Rally Lifts Energy

US Stock Market Today at 11:59 a.m. ET: S&P 500 and Dow Slip as AI Stocks Slide Again, Oil Jumps on Venezuela Blockade

Global Stock Markets Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Asia Rises on China AI-IPO Frenzy, Europe Near Records, Wall Street Futures Edge Up Ahead of U.S. Inflation

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Futures Tick Higher Ahead of Inflation Data and Fed Speakers

Big Tech Stocks Today: Magnificent Seven Mixed After Jobs Data, With Tesla and Meta Outperforming (US Market, Dec. 16, 2025)

US Jobs Report and Retail Sales Today: What October–November Data Could Reveal About the Economy and Fed Policy (Dec. 16, 2025)

US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Futures Dip Ahead of Delayed Jobs Report (Dec. 16, 2025)

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 15, 2025): Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Close Lower as AI Jitters Persist Ahead of Jobs and Inflation Data

US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Futures Rise in Premarket as Data-Heavy Week Begins (Dec. 15, 2025)

US Economic Calendar Today (Dec. 15, 2025): Empire State Manufacturing, NAHB Housing Index, Fed Speaker Williams, and Treasury Bill Auctions

Deere Stock (DE): Earnings, Tariffs, and Investor Day Targets to Watch Before the Dec. 15, 2025 US Market Open

Danaher (DHR) Stock: What to Know Before the US Market Opens on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025

Charles Schwab (SCHW) Stock: What to Know Before the US Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

ServiceNow (NOW) Stock: What to Know Before the US Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

Intuit (INTU) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

US Stock Market Open Preview: What to Know Before the Bell on Monday, December 15, 2025

US Economic Calendar for Monday, December 15, 2025: Empire State Manufacturing, NAHB Housing Index, Fed Speeches, and Treasury Bill Auctions

US Stock Market After the Opening Bell (Dec. 12, 2025): Dow Rises While S&P 500 and Nasdaq Slip as AI Trade Faces a New Reality Check

Big Tech Stocks Today: Oracle’s AI Spending Shock, Broadcom Margin Warning, and Nvidia China Chip Scrutiny Shape U.S. Premarket (Dec. 12, 2025)

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Futures Mixed at 5:30 a.m. ET After S&P 500 Record Close; Broadcom Slides, Lululemon Jumps

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