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Stock Index Futures Gain as Investors Recover Risk Appetite

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are up +0.27%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are up +0.39% this morning, signaling a rebound from yesterday’s sell-off on Wall Street as investor risk appetite gradually returns at the start of December, a period that has historically been strong for markets.

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S&P 500 Could Reach 7,300 By Year-End Despite December's Rocky Start, Fueled By Fed Policy, Seasonal Trends, Says Tom Lee

Despite a turbulent start to the month, Fundstrat Global Advisors' Managing Partner and CIO Tom Lee remains steadfast in his bullish outlook, forecasting that the SP 500 could rally to between 7,200 and 7,300 before the year concludes.

Benzinga

Mohamed El-Erian Says The Federal Reserve Needs A Reset, Cites Deep Structural Issues — 'This Fed Went To Sleep'

Leading economist Mohamed El-Erian is calling for sweeping reforms at the Federal Reserve, warning that the central bank’s credibility is at risk following a prolonged period of policy missteps and internal dysfunction in recent years.

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Dow Slides 427 Points to Open December: Stock Market Today

The final month of 2025 begins on a negative note after stocks ended November with a startling rally.

Kiplinger

Yen Strength Weighs on the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday fell to a 2-week low and finished down by -0.05%. The yen’s strength is weighing on the dollar on Monday after BOJ Governor Ueda signaled a possible interest rate hike at this month’s policy meeting. Also, Monday’s weaker-than-expected Nov US ISM manufacturing index...

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Tom Lee Drops His Boldest S&P Call Yet — 7200–7300 Is Likely For December

Tom Lee has never been scared of big calls — but this one will ignite a few group chats on Wall Street. Speaking on CNBC's Squawk Box on Monday, the Fundstrat co-founder said the SP 500 index is primed for a year-end melt-up, calling "7200–7300" not a hope, but "likely…

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A 2-Minute Market Analysis of Gold and Silver

Here are the key factors influencing gold and silver prices in the weeks ahead… and my take on where the precious metals are headed next.

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Who is Kevin Hassett? The rumored Fed pick says inflation is ‘way down,’ sees ‘political bias’ in jobs data, and suggested firing Powell over a renovation

“If you’d asked me a year ago, I would have said I think Kevin would be a good pick. I wouldn’t say that today. Kevin has been incredibly dishonest.”

Fortune

Why Silver Beat Gold and the S&P in 2025—And What Comes Next

Severe industrial shortages and a shift in monetary policy are driving silver prices to record highs as the metal outperforms gold and equities.

MarketBeat

Trump says he has a name to replace Powell—so Wall Street may need to contend with a ‘shadow Fed chair’ for the next half year

With Powell’s Fed term ending, Trump readies a new chair. Analysts eye Kevin Hassett and fear a “shadow chairman” could reshape U.S. monetary policy.

Fortune

Dollar Softens as Fed Rate-Cut Chances Rise

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.33% at a 2-week low. The yen's strength is weighing on the dollar today after BOJ Governor Ueda signaled a possible interest rate hike at this month's policy meeting. Also, today's weaker-than-expected Nov US ISM manufacturing index is bearish for the...

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Here's why everyone's talking about a 'K-shaped' economy

References to the “K-shaped economy” are rapidly proliferating

The Independent UK

Stocks Set to Open Lower as Bond Yields Climb, U.S. PCE Inflation Data Awaited

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are down -0.57%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are down -0.68% this morning, pointing to a lower open on Wall Street as Treasury yields climbed following hawkish comments from Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda.

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‘Santa Rally’ stalls even though a December cut from the Fed is a near certainty

Unfortunately, the tech sector is spoiling the party: Bitcoin sank to $85K early this morning.

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Kevin Hassett Calls Fed Chair Nomination Talk A 'Rumor' But Says He'd Be 'Happy To Serve,' As Trump Hints At Decision

Kevin Hassett, the National Economic Council (NEC) Director, addressed the speculation about his potential nomination as the next Federal Reserve Chair by President Donald Trump.

Axios

Trump says he's picked who he wants to lead the Fed

After reporters asked if it's Kevin Hassett, a smiling Trump said: "I'm not telling you."

The Independent UK

US futures slip and Asian stocks are mixed, while oil prices surge more than $1 a barrel

Asian shares have started the week mixed, with Tokyo's benchmark falling nearly 2%

Fortune

The S&P 500 could hit 7,000 this week, while Trump hints at a Fed chair pick and Washington eyes this special election

“The S&P 500 would need to rise by just 2.2% to reach 7,000. That could happen this coming week, in our view.”

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Powell, PCE and Other Key Thing to Watch this Week

Markets enter December facing a week packed with comprehensive economic data, high-profile earnings, and multiple Fed Chair Powell appearances that together could determine the trajectory for both the final month of 2025 and early 2026 positioning.

Benzinga

The Insider Report: The Dip Was Bought Before the Holidays

As I shared in last week's report, the dip buying opportunity in markets was capitalized upon last week. Both the SP 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at record levels on the weekly interval last week, with the former finishing up 3.73% and the latter rallying 3.18%. But…

Kiplinger

How to Position Your Portfolio for Lower Interest Rates

The Federal Reserve is far from done with its rate-cutting regime. This is how investors can prepare.

Fortune

Crypto bros trade Lambo dreams for McDonald’s memes in latest bear market sign

November downturn for Bitcoin brings back the old McDonald’s jokes

Kiplinger

What Fed Rate Cuts Mean For Fixed-Income Investors

The Fed's rate-cutting campaign has the fixed-income market set for an encore of Q4 2024.

Benzinga

Wall Street Roars Back As Rate-Cut Odds Surge — This Week In Markets

The stock market staged a powerful comeback during the shortened holiday week, as expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut at the Dec. 10 meeting soared, fueling broad-based gains across sectors.

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Dollar Finishes Lower and Gold Rallies on Fed Rate Cut Expectations

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell to a 1.5-week low and finished down by -0.08%. The dollar gave up early gains last Friday and moved lower on increased chances that the Fed will cut interest rates at next month’s FOMC meeting. Swaps markets now discount an 83% chance...

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