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Trump Says Kevin Hassett Is His 'Potential Future Fed Chair' — What Does It Mean For Markets?

Kevin Hassett has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, signaling a potential shift toward sharply easier monetary policy next year.

Benzinga

Stocks Settle Higher on Strength in Chip Makers and Boeing

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed up by +0.25%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +0.39%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up by +0.84%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) rose +0.21%, and December...

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Stocks Bounce Back With Tech-Led Gains: Stock Market Today

Earnings and guidance from tech stocks and an old-school industrial lifted all three main U.S. equity indexes back into positive territory.

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Dollar Fades as Bond Yields Fall and Stocks Climb

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday gave up an early advance and fell slightly by -0.08%. The dollar turned lower on Tuesday after T-note yields gave up an early advance, weakening the dollar's interest rate differentials. Strength in stocks on Tuesday was bearish for the dollar as it reduced...

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Dollar Firms With T-Note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up slightly by +0.05%. Higher T-note yields today are supportive of the dollar as the 10-year T-note yield rose to a 1.5-week high at 4.11%. Also, today’s action by the OECD to boost its US 2025 GDP forecast was supportive for the dollar....

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Stock Indexes Push Higher on Strength in Chip Makers

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up by +0.28%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.09%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +0.79%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are up +0.28%, and December...

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‘This Fed went to sleep,’ says top economist Mohamed El-Erian, who wants to see central bank reformed and presidents to ‘cool it’

Mohamed El-Erian calls for a visionary, less reactive Fed just as Trump settles on his next chair, with Hassett leading and independence fears resurfacing.

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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.

Benzinga

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…

Benzinga

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.”

MarketBeat

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.

Fortune

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.

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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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The Independent UK

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

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

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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.

Fortune

‘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.

Benzinga

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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