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The Latest Breaking News from US Federal Reserve

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.

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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...

Barchart

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.

Benzinga

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."

Axios

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%

The Independent UK

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.”

Fortune

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.

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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…

Benzinga

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.

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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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Stocks Settle Higher as Chip Makers and Energy Producers Rally

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed up by +0.54%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +0.61%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up by +0.78%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) rose +0.50%, and December...

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Stocks Climb on Strength in Chip Makers and Energy Producers

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up by +0.39%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.61%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +0.46%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are up +0.35%, and December...

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The Week Ahead (Dec. 1 to 7): Macron Visits China, Fed Ends Quantitative Tightening

Putin to visit India, Hong Kong holds Legislative Council election

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Dollar Gains on Month-End Buying

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.06%. Month-end buying of the dollar is supporting modest gains, with today being the last trading day of November. Forex trading was light, as futures and options trading on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were halted until early this morning due to...

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Stocks Supported by Fed Rate Cut Optimism

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up by +0.23%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.27%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +0.34%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are up +0.20%, and December...

Benzinga

Hassett Emerges As Trump's Top Fed Pick — Here's What A Dovish Shift Could Mean For Markets

Kevin Hassett has emerged as the clear frontrunner to replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair next May, a shift that could reshape U.S. monetary policy and affect global markets, particularly if Hassett brings a more dovish stance as expected.

Benzinga

With Cryptocurrencies Potentially Poised For A Bounce Back, The REX Osprey XRP ETF Could Be An Alternative Worth Looking Into

In early October, the cryptocurrency sector enjoyed an all-time record, printing a total market capitalization of $4.28 trillion. Since then, however, sentiment suffered a significant deterioration, with the valuation falling below the $3 trillion mark before witnessing the current recovery effort. Driving the red ink was a fallout in the…

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