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Officially, the search for a new Federal Reserve chair is still under way. Unofficially, the process seems to be all but over, with President Trump appearing to favor Kevin Hassett.

Interviews for the position are still under way, but Hassett offers what other candidates don't: the president's trust and credibility with markets.

3 hours ago - WSJ

U.S. Stocks Stumble: Markets Catch A Cold To Start December

Both the Nasdaq and S&P 500 saw their first red month since April 2025 in what proved to be a highly volatile trading period. A late-month stark rebound managed to erase most of the monthly losses, bu...

3 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

Investment Strategies to Weather A.I. & Crypto Volatility

Jeremiah Riethmiller believes the tech growth story is here to stay, but "you just have to be careful with it." He explains why he believes the A.I.

3 hours ago - Schwab Network

Review & Preview: Rally Regrets

Stocks fell in the wake of Thanksgiving's big rally. Plus, a Black Friday report card.

3 hours ago - Barrons

The next stage of the AI revolution is just starting, says Wedbush's Dan Ives

Wedbush's Dan Ives joins 'Fast Money' to talk what is next for the AI trade.

4 hours ago - CNBC Television

US Cyber Monday online sales hit $9.1 billion, Adobe Analytics says

U.S. shoppers spent $9.1 billion online on Cyber Monday, Adobe Analytics said, capping a strong Black Friday weekend marked by splurges from wealthier consumers and deal-hunting by lower-income househ...

4 hours ago - Reuters

Why Jim Cramer thinks the AI trade is breaking up

After years of largely trading together, stocks related to artificial intelligence and the data center are starting to move in different directions, CNBC's Jim Cramer said. He said stocks affiliated A...

5 hours ago - CNBC

The Coming Deflationary Boom

Elon Musk recently predicted that in about 3 years, the economy is likely to enter a deflationary boom. I look at the implications that this has for the economy and market.

5 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

US stocks end winning streak, bitcoin sell off continues, the rise of prediction markets and risks

Asking for a Trend host Allie Canal breaks down the latest market trends for December 1, 2025. US stocks snapped the win streak from their late-November rally as all three of the market averages close...

5 hours ago - Yahoo Finance

Hogan: Fed Can Cut Twice Next Year, "Mag 6" Remains Strong

Art Hogan weighs the upcoming PCE print and jobs data to preview what the Fed's rate cut path will be. The Fed “has a window to cut at least two more times next year,” he argues.

5 hours ago - Schwab Network

Markets Slide as Crypto Sinks | Closing Bell

Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Katie Greifeld, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec.

5 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Global Cyber Monday online sales hit $17.3 billion, Salesforce data shows

Shoppers spent $17.3 billion online on Cyber Monday, Salesforce data showed, capping the Black Friday weekend.

5 hours ago - Reuters

U.S. stocks see shaky start to December in post-Thanksgiving ‘hangover'

The U.S. stock market kicked off December in the red, with the S&P 500 off to a shaky start to the month after its big bounce last week erased its November losses.

6 hours ago - Market Watch

US Factory Activity Shrinks the Most in Four Months Amid Weak Orders, Tariff Uncertainty

U.S. manufacturing activity contracted in November by the most in four months, signaling that producers are struggling to overcome an extended period of malaise, Bloomberg reported Monday (Dec. 1). Ba...

6 hours ago - PYMNTS

US stocks close lower, why it's time to be 'risk aware' right now

Market Domination host Allie Canal breaks down the day's market moves for December 1, 2025. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed near the lows of the day, snapping a five-day winning streak.

6 hours ago - Yahoo Finance

Monday Final Takeaways: Bitcoin Selling Resumes, International Stocks Slide

Risk-off sentiment gripped traders to start the week. Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas turn to Bitcoin's steep decline as the clearest signal to that idea, paired with international markets seeing down act...

6 hours ago - Schwab Network

U.S. Investors Rattled Over Prospect of Rate Rise in Japan

Markets in the U.S. face a threat as yields on government debt rose around the world. Japan's 10-year government bond closed at its highest yield since June 2008.

6 hours ago - WSJ

We are all clear for a year-end rally, says HSBC's Max Kettner

Max Kettner, HSBC, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the day's market action.

6 hours ago - CNBC Television

November AAII Asset Allocation Survey: Bond Allocations Decrease

Stock and stock fund allocations increased 0.7 percentage points to 71.2%. Bond and bond fund allocations decreased 0.8 percentage points to 14.0%.

7 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

Where Investors See Opportunity in 2026

With markets near record highs and shifting consumer trends, here's where investors are finding new opportunities in 2026. 00:00:00 – Intro 00:00:26 – Market Outlook: Rogers' Take on the Latest Action...

7 hours ago - The Street

Why AI Stocks' Wobbles Aren't a Reason to Worry

It's a less than merry start to December on Wall Street, with all red and no green.

7 hours ago - Barrons

Trump says he's chosen the next Fed chair as cost-of-living squeeze intensifies

'The Big Money Show' weighs in on President Trump revealing that he knows who his pick for the Federal Reserve chair is and the anticipated rate decision. #trump #fedchair #federalreserve #interestrat...

7 hours ago - Fox Business

Cyber Monday Spending Forecast to Climb 6% With AI's Help

American consumers are projected to spend $14.2 billion for Cyber Monday. That's up 6.3% from 2024 and follows record levels of eCommerce shopping on Black Friday, Reuters reported Monday (Dec. 1), ci...

8 hours ago - PYMNTS

AI Angst Or AI Awakening? The Market's Not-So-Surprising Move

In the S&P 500, Nvidia is far from being the leading stock for 2025. In fact, there are about 95 companies that are outperforming it this year.

8 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

Tailwinds for US and global economic growth

S&P Global Ratings' global chief economist, Paul Gruenwald, joins Market Catalysts to talk about his expectations for the US economy in 2026. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest m...

8 hours ago - Yahoo Finance

Hardship Loan Demand Is Rising, And What It Means For Consumer-Finance Stocks in 2025

For a good while, hardship-loan activity has served as an early indicator of stress. This has been powered by increased consumer financial strain and borrowers with weaker credit side-stepping traditi...

9 hours ago - Benzinga

3 Non-AI Related Dangers For The Markets In 2026

Markets rebounded strongly over Thanksgiving week, in the best holiday shortened week of trading in more than a decade. Investors might even see the traditional 'Santa Claus' rally to close out 2025 o...

9 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

Fed is holding back AI suppressed labor market with restrictive policy: Jefferies' David Zervos

Strategas' Dan Clifton and Jefferies' David Zervos join 'The Exchange' to discuss the latest actions in bond markets, the Federal Reserve and much more.

10 hours ago - CNBC Television

November 2025 - All's Well That Ends Well

During the depths of November's market drawdown, the index was down (-4.55%) from its high-to-low. However, sentiment quickly recovered in the final two weeks of the month.

10 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

As regime change looms at the Fed, one candidate emerges as frontrunner for chair

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett has been dubbed the clear favorite for the next Federal Reserve chair. Asked Sunday about the situation, Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One, "I ...

10 hours ago - CNBC

Why 2026 could be a good setup for stocks, bitcoin slides below $85K

Market Catalysts anchor Julie Hyman breaks down the latest market moves for December 1, 2025. S&P Global Ratings' global chief economist, Paul Gruenwald, joins Market Catalysts to talk about his expec...

10 hours ago - Yahoo Finance

Lucky 7's In A Broadening Equity Market

With eleven months of the year behind investors, 2025 has been a rewarding one, as most investment categories have generated positive returns. The S&P 500 Index ended November with a small positive re...

10 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

Contrarian Play: How To Invest When Every Analyst Is Screaming "Bubble"

The S&P 500's high 27.88x PE ratio is driven by a handful of AI-related tech giants, raising concerns about market concentration and sustainability. AI sector sentiment is waning as recent earnings di...

10 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

Crypto's Path Ahead After "Massive Deleveraging Day," Fed's Role in Price Action

Expect more volatility in Bitcoin, says Matthew Sheffield. That said, he believes higher liquidity assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum will weather the storm far better than its alt-coin peers.

10 hours ago - Schwab Network

2026 Fed Chair And Markets

The current macro environment is described as "Stagflation Lite," forcing the next Fed Chair to choose between defending the 2% inflation target or supporting growth. While the Fed Chair has only one ...

10 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

Trump says he's made his decision on the next Fed chair. Here's what to know about front-runner Kevin Hassett.

Prediction markets give Hassett, a top economist in the Trump administration, a nearly 80% chance of becoming Fed chief.

11 hours ago - Market Watch

Crude Oil Gains Over 1%; ISM Manufacturing PMI Falls In November

U.S. stocks traded lower midway through trading, with the Dow Jones falling around 250 points on Monday.

11 hours ago - Benzinga

Markets are in risk-off mode: Some of the 'bloom is off the rose' for AI, strategist says

US stock futures are down in Monday's morning session as equities start off December trading in a slump. This all comes ahead of the Federal Reserve's December FOMC meeting next week, as Wall Street m...

11 hours ago - Yahoo Finance

AI Capex: It's Not All Or Nothing

Recent AI-related volatility across risk markets mixes signal with noise. The more important task is to recognize that we are in a multiyear buildout and to invest with that sequencing in mind.

11 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

FX Market Turns Risk-Off, As Employment Data Clarifies FED's Next Move

U.S equities' positive performance dominated last week, as major indices staged a multi-day winning streak. The decisive rally helped create one of the strongest November turnarounds on record despite...

12 hours ago - Benzinga

U.S. manufacturing activity contracted for the ninth consecutive month in November, a decline manufacturers attribute largely to President Trump's tariffs

U.S. manufacturing activity contracted for the ninth consecutive month in November, a decline manufacturers attribute largely to President Trump's tariffs. The Institute for Supply Management's PMI fo...

12 hours ago - WSJ

Trump economic advisor Kevin Hassett touts ‘best Black Friday that we've ever seen' as holiday spending surges

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett attributes record Black Friday and holiday spending to increased incomes and lower inflation under the current administration.

12 hours ago - Fox Business

U.S. & Global Markets Balancing Interest Rate, FOMC Expectations

@CharlesSchwab's Cooper Howard points part of the risk-off sentiment Monday morning to the interest rate clash between Japan and the U.S. Global markets attempt to price in a rate hike from the former...

12 hours ago - Schwab Network

US stocks and crypto are in the red to start December, the biggest stock surprises of 2025

Yahoo Finance executive editor Brian Sozzi breaks down the latest market moves for December 1, 2025. Risk-off sentiment is driving the price of bitcoin and crypto downward.

12 hours ago - Yahoo Finance

Trump says he has made his choice for next Fed chair: ‘I know who I'm going to pick'

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday, Trump declined to name his pick but said the announcement is imminent.

12 hours ago - New York Post

Here's what might turn the tide for value stocks and the broader market over growth stocks in 2026

RBC Capital's head of U.S. equity strategy, Lori Calvasina, expects the tug-of-war with value stocks and the broader market on one side and Big Tech on the other to continue in 2026.

13 hours ago - Market Watch

U.S. Factory Activity Contracts Faster Than Expected

ISM said U.S. factory activity slipped at a faster pace than expected in November, as businesses continue to face a hit from higher tariffs, according to a survey of manufacturing firms.

13 hours ago - WSJ

Bitcoin falls below $86K, Gold and silver rise on Fed rate cut optimism, Fed rate hopes and markets

Morning Brief host Julie Hyman tackles the biggest market stories on December 1, 2025. An expert panel of Yahoo Finance reporters takes a look at this morning's market moves, the price trends in bitco...

13 hours ago - Yahoo Finance

Manufacturers shrink for 9th month in a row, ISM finds. Tariffs hurt sales and keep lid on hiring.

‘Business conditions remain soft as a result of higher costs from tariffs, the government shutdown, and increased global uncertainty'

13 hours ago - Market Watch

Major Asset Classes: November 2025 Performance Review

Most of the major asset classes rose in November, extending the previous month's broad-based gains, based on a set of ETF proxies. Vanguard US Real Estate rose 2.4% in November, well ahead of the rest...

13 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

Bitcoin falls, Trump says he knows who the next Fed chair will be, Cyber Monday expectations

Morning Brief: Market Sunrise anchor Ramzan Karmali breaks down the latest market moves for December 1, 2025. President Trump said he knows who the next Fed chair will be.

13 hours ago - Yahoo Finance

A Bear Market Is A Good Thing

Bear markets are not “accidents” to be feared exclusively, but mechanisms by which markets self-correct. Scholars have found evidence of asymmetric causality: bear markets can cause recessions, but re...

13 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

Trump says he's chosen next Fed chair as affordability pressures rise

Trump reveals he's chosen next Federal Reserve chair as affordability crisis tests economic agenda. Decision comes amid rising costs and voter doubts.

13 hours ago - Fox Business

Opening Bell: December 1, 2025

Watch the opening bell at the Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange for December 1, 2025.

13 hours ago - CNBC Television

S&P500 and Nasdaq 100: Futures Fall as Tech Stocks Cool and Bitcoin Pressures Sentiment

US stock indices slip as tech stocks weaken and Bitcoin falls, with futures testing key support while traders watch sentiment and December seasonality.

13 hours ago - FXEmpire

US to exempt UK pharmaceuticals and ingredients under trade deal

The U.S. government on Monday said it will exempt U.K.-origin pharmaceuticals, pharmaceutical ingredients, and medical technology from current and future tariffs imposed under two U.S. laws as part of...

13 hours ago - Reuters

US stocks open in the red: S&P down 0.5%, Nasdaq slips 0.8%

US equities declined on Monday as weakness in cryptocurrencies, renewed pressure on artificial intelligence-linked stocks and rising expectations of a Bank of Japan rate hike unsettled global markets ...

13 hours ago - Invezz

Crypto's Slide, Weakness Abroad & QT Ending Move Markets Monday

The Bank of Japan hinting toward a rate hike, paired with weakness in Airbus (EADSY), caused international stocks to slide ahead of Monday's trading action in the U.S. As Kevin Hincks says from the @C...

14 hours ago - Schwab Network

We desperately need reforms at the Federal Reserve, says Mohamed El-Erian

Mohamed El-Erian, The Wharton School Rene Kern professor and Allianz chief economic advisor, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, state of the AI trade, impact of AI on productivity...

14 hours ago - CNBC Television

5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens

Stock futures are pointing to a weak open after major indexes posted their biggest weekly gains since June last week; bitcoin and crypto-related stocks are tumbling amid the return of risk-off sentime...

14 hours ago - Investopedia

Consumer Sentiment Has Bottomed

Black Friday spending is projected to rise 6.3% year-over-year, signaling robust consumer activity despite weak sentiment data. Retail sales growth remains steady, with Redbook's Same-Store Sales Inde...

14 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

Trump's surprise Fed pick? Kevin Hassett hints markets are bracing for a big shakeup

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett has thrust himself into the center of Wall Street's biggest guessing game, telling Fox News on Sunday he'd be “happy to serve” if tapped to lead the Federal ...

14 hours ago - Invezz

Fed Ends QT As Operating Income Turns Positive For First Time In 3 Years

The Federal Reserve will end Quantitative Tightening on December 1st, halting SOMA portfolio reductions after a $2.4 trillion shrinkage since June 2022. Money market conditions signal reserve levels a...

14 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

Reflecting On Value: A Marginal Matter

The concept of the US equity market being 'objectively overvalued' is misguided. Market prices reflect the valuations of marginal investors.

15 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

Former Cleveland Fed Pres. Mester on the next Fed Chair: We need a thoughtful leader

Former Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the search for the next Fed Chair, whether reforms are needed at the central bank, future of the Federal Reserve after Jay P...

15 hours ago - CNBC Television

Sosnick: Seasonality is a fickle friend

Steve Sosnick, Chief Strategist at Interactive Brokers, warns Frank Holland that seasonality isn't reliable, AI optimism is overstretched, easy gains are gone, and markets should broaden toward value ...

16 hours ago - CNBC Television

Greene: This market needs fighting spirit

Victoria Greene, CIO at G Squared Private Wealth and CNBC contributor, says market weakness is temporary, expects a year-end rally, and sees realistic but positive returns ahead, boosted by stimulus a...

16 hours ago - CNBC Television

5 Things To Know: December 1, 2025

CNBC's Joe Kernen reports on the 5 things to know on December 1, 2025.

16 hours ago - CNBC Television

Weekly Market Pulse: A Lot To Be Thankful For

This week will just be a short update on how markets have performed year-to-date. International markets have been the stars so far this year.

17 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

Morning Bid: A far from quiet end to the year

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets by Dhara Ranasinghe, Editor, Financial Markets EMEA.

17 hours ago - Reuters

Trump Says His Choice Has Been Made for Next Fed Chair

President Donald Trump said he has decided on his pick for the next Federal Reserve chair, telling reporters on Air Force One Sunday, “I know who I am going to pick, yeah.” Jonathan Tamari of Bloomber...

17 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Where Do Fed Voters Stand on a December Rate Cut?

The December meeting is around the corner, and Fed Chair Jerome Powell is facing a divided body.

18 hours ago - WSJ

Global Markets Slip Amid Risk Aversion

U.S. futures and international equities markets started the week lower and bond yields rose as investors shifted away from risky assets.

19 hours ago - WSJ

China's slow-motion stock rally starts to win investor trust

Fund managers are picking Chinese industrial stocks and holding volatile tech shares, betting a two-year-old equities rally can withstand an economic rough patch, as valuations and steady returns lure...

19 hours ago - Reuters

Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Futures Lead Premarket Declines

Bitcoin faces fresh pressure

20 hours ago - WSJ

Markets signal caution, Reeves under fire, Ukraine Peace Talks Continue

Markets eye a cautious start to December with risk-off sentiment still very much in play amid AI valuation fears and continuing weakness in cryptocurrencies. U.K. Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces fresh ...

20 hours ago - CNBC International TV

The Santa Rally Is Wobbling: Markets in 3 Minutes

Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson and Mark Cudmore break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." -------- More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video...

20 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Nasdaq Gains 150 Points But Records Losses For November: Fear & Greed Index Remains In 'Extreme Fear' Zone

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some easing in the overall fear level, while the index remained in the “Extreme Fear” zone on Friday.

20 hours ago - Benzinga

Wall Street Gets Its Groove Back for December. Not Everybody Is Feelin' It.

The S&P 500 had an amazing turnaround in the past week, coming back from one of its worst Novembers. But can it keep the party going?

21 hours ago - Barrons

Fed Rate Cuts Seen Driving U.S. Treasury Yields Lower by End-2026

The 10-year Treasury yield was up. Societe Generale expects the Fed to cut interest rates twice next year.

21 hours ago - WSJ

European markets set to start December in negative territory

European stocks are expected to start the last trading month of the year in negative territory.

22 hours ago - CNBC

Economists predicted a global shock from President Trump's tariffs, but some of them are now revising their global growth predictions upward

Economists predicted a global shock from President Trump's tariffs, but some of them are now revising their global growth predictions upward.

1 day ago - WSJ

Megacap Tech Top

Warnings of late-cycle excesses are now coming to light, and we think it is important to be on alert for potential downside risk in megacap tech. Nvidia is in a cyclical business, and it will not be a...

1 day ago - Seeking Alpha

Cyber Monday Consumers Will Spend Up To $14.2 Billion—Setting New Record, Report Says

Consumers are set to make this year's Cyber Monday the biggest online shopping day of all time, according to Adobe Analytics, which expects up to $14.2 billion in sales transactions to take place by t...

1 day ago - Forbes

Stock Futures Little Changed as Traders Enter December

Expectations are running high for a strong December after a volatile November.

1 day ago - Barrons

U.S. stock futures flat as investors look to end 2025 on a high note

U.S. stock futures were little changed on Sunday, as investors look to end the year on a positive note after a volatile November.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Black Friday Sales Tick Up Amid ‘Uncertain Environment'

American consumers upped their spending slightly during Black Friday amid an uncertain economic landscape. That's according to preliminary insights from Mastercard SpendingPulse issued Saturday (Nov. ...

1 day ago - PYMNTS

The Case Against Quarterly Reporting – Part 2, The Earnings Game

Fiserv is a prominent financial technology company, ranked 208th on the Fortune 500 list.

1 day ago - Forbes

Rotations Continue To The Next Rally As Markets Anticipate The January Effect

Timing is crucial for investment success; static buy-and-hold strategies often underperform due to market cycles and prolonged downturns. Three proprietary portfolio models—Active Premium, Piotroski-G...

1 day ago - Seeking Alpha

These 5 charts hint at where stocks might go next after a wild November for the market

November historically has been a strong month for the U.S. stock market. This year's gains didn't come easy.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Expect a tale of two holiday seasons as the well-off spend and the rest pull back | Gene Marks

Parts of the US economy are doing just fine but many are struggling to make rent, let alone splurging on gifts

1 day ago - The Guardian

The Market Is Not Out Of The Woods As Liquidity Conditions Worsen

The market rallied sharply despite $65 billion in Treasury settlements, driven by volatility suppression during a holiday-shortened trading week. Overnight funding rates rose above the Fed's upper bou...

1 day ago - Seeking Alpha

Doves Take The Wheel

U.S. equity markets staged a broad rally in the holiday-shortened week, while benchmark interest rates dipped to the cusp of multi-year lows, as investors leaned into December rate cut expectations. R...

1 day ago - Seeking Alpha

Wall Street Week Ahead

Wall Street will kick off the first week of December with a focus on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The central bank chief is scheduled to speak at a panel discussion in Stanford on Monday, and ...

1 day ago - Seeking Alpha

Global week ahead: The start of a Santa Rally or more 'bah humbug'?

A volatile November heralds a complex December for markets. The Federal Reserve and ECB are expected to hold steady in final policy meetings.

1 day ago - CNBC

The 1-Minute Market Report November 30, 2025

The S&P 500 rebounded 3.7% last week, erasing prior losses and approaching a new all-time high, driven by strong investor sentiment. Small caps and high beta stocks led the rally, while blockchain com...

1 day ago - Seeking Alpha

Black Friday sets online spending record of $11.8B, Adobe says

American consumers spent $11.8 billion online on Black Friday, according to data from Adobe Analytics, which says it tracks more than 1 trillion visits to U.S. retail websites.

2 days ago - TechCrunch

Why investors should hope this Cyber Monday is a down day for retail stocks

Poor post-Thanksgiving showing for the retail sector often leads it to year-end gains.

2 days ago - Market Watch

The Market's Hidden Engine = The Great Mini Rotation

Ever wonder how the market keeps rallying while sectors rotate in and out of favor? Over decades of trading since the 1990s, one recurring pattern shows up again and again: what I call “The Great Mini...

2 days ago - Forbes

The 7 Biggest S&P 500 Stocks Might Be All We Need.

The 7 largest S&P 500 stocks are essentially a market of their own, and much of the market themselves. Investors should consider the implications of that, as they are significant.

2 days ago - Seeking Alpha