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Economic Confidence Improved Slightly After Shutdown Ended—But Remains Near Historic Lows
Americans' views on the U.S. economy improved slightly after a government shutdown ended earlier this month, but remained near historical lows, according to a revised-down reading of a widely tracked survey released Friday by the University of Michigan.
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Stocks in 2026: Making sense of the recent sell-off and catalysts heading into the new year
Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi breaks down the latest market news for November 21, 2025. He speaks with a top strategist about the day's trading action, what investors should be doing now, and some potential catalysts for stocks heading into 2026.
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Bubble Trouble: AI rally shows cracks as investors question risks
The biggest bout of volatility in U.S. stocks in months has revealed cracks in the artificial intelligence-related rally, raising questions about whether the market has been in the grips of a speculative bubble that may be popping.
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Why The Market Fell So Hard: 3 Reasons
The current S&P 500's market pattern has only occurred twice over the last five years. Market reaction to Nvidia's earnings clearly demonstrates how volatile market expectations can be.
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KG: Consumer Sentiment Beats, Manufacturing Contracts & Lithium Stocks Slide
There's a lot to keep on the docket for Friday's trading action. Kevin Green helps round up all the data for investors.
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Fed's Williams leaves the door open to a December rate cut, bitcoin extends its slide
Morning Brief anchor Julie Hyman breaks down the latest market moves for November 21, 2025, including New York Fed President John Williams saying he sees room for a cut in the "near term." Yahoo Finance Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre also joins the program to share the latest on the sharp decline in bitcoin.
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Boston Fed President: 'Mildly restrictive policy is very appropriate right now'
Boston Fed President Susan Collins on Friday noted the threat that inflation still poses while saying she would be hesitant to support more rate cuts. An FOMC voter this year, Collins said last week she would have a “high bar” for supporting further reductions.
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Bitcoin price action over the weekend will determine direction for stocks: here's why
Fairlead Strategies' founder and technical analysis expert Katie Stockton says the fate of US stocks hinges on how Bitcoin trades over the weekend. The risk-off sentiment driven primarily by macroeconomic uncertainty pushed the world's largest cryptocurrency by market cap down to the sub $81,000 level this morning.
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Consumer Sentiment Fell in November, Michigan Survey Shows
The survey's headline index dropped to 51, hovering near one of the lowest levels in the monthly poll's history.
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New York Fed President John Williams said another interest-rate cut “in the near term” could be warranted
Market expectations of a December rate reduction jumped after a top ally of the Fed chair countered recent opposition to a cut.
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U.S. Business Activity Accelerates as Government Shutdown Ends
The S&P Global Flash U.S. Composite PMI rose to 54.8, reflecting improved hopes for the year ahead on expectations of lower interest rates and as political concerns waned.
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U.S. economy speeds up again after government shutdown, S&P finds. Businesses more optimistic.
The U.S. economy grew in November at the fastest pace in four months, new surveys showed, and businesses turned more optimistic about the future after the end of the government shutdown.
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NY Fed president floats chance of a rate cut in ‘near term' – sparking bets on December cut
Williams said he expects the central bank can continue to lower rates – after delivering two consecutive quarter-point cuts – because labor market weakness still poses a bigger threat than inflation.
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US stocks attempt a rebound: Dow jumps over 200 points, S&P climbs 0.3%
US equities advanced on Friday after New York Federal Reserve President John Williams suggested the central bank may have room to cut interest rates again in December. The comments helped the stocks set onto a path to break a two-day slide driven by weakness in artificial intelligence stocks and renewed rate-policy uncertainty.
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Odds Of Interest Rate Cut Double After Fed Official Signals Support
“I view monetary policy as being modestly restrictive, although somewhat less so than before our recent actions,” Williams said. “Therefore, I still see room for a further adjustment in the near term to the target range for the federal funds rate to move the stance of policy closer to the range of neutral, thereby maintaining the balance between the achievement of our two goals.
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Bitcoin continues slide that's roiling markets, threatens to break below $80,000
Bitcoin almost dipped below its critical $80,000 support level.
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Fed's Collins leans against December rate cut in CNBC interview
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins said on Friday that monetary policy is in the right place amid a resilient economy, in comments that suggest she remains skeptical of the need to cut interest rates again at next month's monetary policy meeting.
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Fed Should Be Moving in 'Dovish Direction,' Miran Says
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran says the latest economic data should push policymakers "in the dovish direction." Miran says given the outlook for inflation, Fed policy does not need to be so restrictive.
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Top 2 Real Estate Stocks You May Want To Dump This Month
As of Nov. 21, 2025, two stocks in the real estate sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.
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Crypto, the dollar, stocks and credit are telling the Fed it needs to cut, popular strategist says
Risk-on assets are heading toward a “liquidity event” unless the Fed refills the punch bowl.
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