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A 25 bp Cut Is Nearly Priced In — But FOMC More Divided Than Ever

As trading floors close on December 4, 2025, one outcome looks almost inevitable: the Federal Reserve will cut its benchmark rate by a quarter point next week, lowering the target range to 3.50%–3.75%. Futures markets are assigning better than an 84% probability to that move — a complete about-face from …

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U.S. Corporate Earnings on December 3, 2025: A Day of Contrasts Between Consumer Strength and Tech Pressures

On Wednesday, December 3, 2025, Wall Street witnessed one of its most eventful trading sessions of the season. A crowded earnings calendar collided with mixed economic signals, leaving investors to parse a complex narrative of resilience and risk. According to Benzinga, the day’s lineup featured heavyweight names including Salesforce, C3.ai, …

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White House Eyes Greater Control Over Federal Reserve Amid Market Moves

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled Wednesday that the White House intends to press for a rule requiring Federal Reserve regional bank presidents to have lived in their districts for at least three years before taking office. The proposal, aimed at reinforcing local representation within the Fed, could also give …

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ECB Signals Stable Inflation Amid Strong Eurozone Growth

European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde has confirmed that underlying inflation remains consistent with the bank’s 2% medium-term target, while the eurozone economy shows signs of steady growth. Speaking to the European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs in Brussels, Lagarde highlighted that rising household spending and a …

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