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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 vote, their influence on market expectations and the policy agenda is significant, shaping market reactions.
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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.
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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.
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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 maintains an optimistic outlook on central bank officials cutting interest rates.
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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.
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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 a shorter week.
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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 for manufacturing came in at 48.2, a decrease from 48.7 in October. The level was below the 50 score that divides contraction from expansion.
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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.
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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 and a cut from the latter. As for expectations on the next Fed Chair, Cooper sees a longer higher-term yield if the next head cuts rates more aggressively.
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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.
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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.
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Silver, Copper, Gold Price Rise On Fed Outlook; Watch These Stocks
ETF buying of silver is a key to record price levels, Deutsche Bank says.
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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.
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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.
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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 bitcoin and precious metals commodities gold and silver, and Adobe's forecasts on Cyber Monday spending from consumers.
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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'
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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 of the field.
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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.
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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 recessions do not always cause bear markets.
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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.
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