The Latest Breaking News from Chris Larkin

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are down -0.06%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are down -0.14% this morning as investors exercise caution ahead of the release of the key U.S. jobs report, which will offer clues on the Federal Reserve’s policy path next year.

The December Fed meeting is one of the last key economic events of 2025, with Wall Street closely watching what Chair Powell & Co. will do about interest rates.

The July Fed meeting came and went, with Fed Chair Powell saying little about a September rate cut and President Trump.

Markets are forward-looking mechanisms, and it's good when price action shows there's a future to look forward to.

Constructive trade war talks and improving consumer expectations are a healthy combination for financial markets.

Solid first-quarter earnings suggest fundamentals remain solid, and recent price action is encouraging too.

Consumer discretionary stocks led the 11 S&P 500 sector groups well into the green.

The White House said alcohol imports from the European Union could soon face tariffs of 200%.

‘Downton Abbey’ star died in September last year aged 89