Markets Now Expect Only Two Fed Rate Cuts in 2026: What Changed
Fed funds futures now price only two 25-basis-point rate cuts for 2026, down from earlier expectations of four or more. Strong GDP growth is the key factor.
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S&P 500 Posts Third Straight Gain as AI Trade Rebounds
The S&P 500 gained 0.64% to 6,878 on Monday as Nvidia, Micron, and Oracle led an AI stock resurgence. Tesla jumped 2% on Musk pay package ruling.
U.S. Economy Grew at 4.3% in Q3: The Fastest Pace in Two Years
The U.S. economy expanded at a 4.3% annualized rate in Q3 2025, far exceeding expectations and complicating the Fed's rate-cut calculus for 2026.
FDA Approves Wegovy Pill: The First Oral GLP-1 for Weight Loss Is Here
Novo Nordisk's Wegovy pill wins FDA approval as the first oral GLP-1 medication for weight loss. The starting dose will cost $149/month beginning January 2025.
U.S.-Venezuela Oil Standoff Escalates: Second Tanker Seized, UN Meeting Called
The U.S. seized a second oil tanker off Venezuela as Trump's blockade intensifies. Russia and China back Caracas at an emergency UN Security Council meeting.
S&P 500 Posts Third Straight Gain as Index Approaches Record High
The S&P 500 rose for a third consecutive day, approaching its all-time high as AI stocks recovered and investors positioned for 2026. Markets close early Wednesday for Christmas.
Nvidia to Ship H200 Chips to China by February Under Trump Waiver
Nvidia aims to begin shipping H200 AI chips to China by mid-February after Trump granted approval in exchange for a 25% surcharge. Alibaba and ByteDance are ready to buy.
Bitcoin Slides Below $88K as Record $23.6 Billion Options Expiry Looms
Bitcoin dropped below $88,000 as traders brace for the largest single-day options expiry in crypto history. The Fear & Greed Index signals extreme fear.
U.S. Economy Surges 4.3% in Q3: The Strongest Growth in Two Years
The U.S. economy grew at a 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter, crushing expectations and marking the fastest expansion in two years. Here's what it means for investors.
Holiday Week Preview: Markets Brace for Thin Trading as 2025 Winds Down
Markets face a holiday-shortened week with light volumes and limited catalysts. Here's what investors should watch as 2025 trading winds down.
Citi's Bold Call: Bitcoin Could Hit $143,000 in 12 Months
Citigroup sets base case Bitcoin target at $143,000 for December 2026, citing ETF demand and regulatory tailwinds. Bull case reaches $189,000.
Vanguard's Crypto U-Turn: 50 Million Customers Can Now Buy Bitcoin ETFs
Vanguard reverses its longtime crypto ban, opening Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF access to its 50 million brokerage customers. The move signals mainstream adoption.