Bullish Banks, Key Inflation Data, Rising Bidding Battle 12/5/25

It’s decision day for the Fed. A rate cut is expected, but Powell’s tone will set the outlook. Plus, stocks are muted ahead of the call. And later, Trump ramps up pressure on Powell, even questioning the legality of his appointment. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Investors are on edge ahead of an all-but-certain interest rate cut from the Fed, with futures steady after the market’s first down day in five. Plus, a big bump for Nvidia as the White House greenlights chip sales to China — but is the demand even there? And later, first it was Meta, then X… now Google finds itself in EU regulators’ crosshairs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stocks extend a two-week win streak as investors look to the Fed decision — and whether Jay Powell can deliver a third straight rate cut despite internal pushback. Plus, futures climb as markets show little concern. And later, Ray Dalio doubles down on where he sees markets heading next. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wall Street aims to close out a winning week as big banks turn bullish. Plus, the delayed September PCE report — the final inflation check before the Fed decides. And later, Warner Bros. eyes a suitor, and Meta benefits from a shift in spending. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stocks drift higher as investors balance expectations for a Fed rate cut with labor-market concerns. Futures are mixed ahead of key jobs data. Plus, NVIDIA pushes to regain access to China’s AI market. And later, new questions for HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over proposed vaccine-policy changes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wall Street shakes off its holiday hangover as risk-on appetite returns. Plus, American Eagle jumps on earnings, fueling optimism in retail. And later, all eyes on Salesforce results — with one key number that could set the tone for Big Tech in 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A crypto crisis is spilling into Wall Street, pressuring risk sentiment as futures dip after a five-day win streak. Plus, an Apple Intelligence shake-up as the iPhone maker hires a Microsoft–Google veteran to energize its A.I. efforts. And later, the new rate risk hitting stocks and the central bank driving the move. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Investors start December in the red after a strong November rally. With earnings behind us, focus now turns to the Fed. Plus, President Trump says he’s chosen his pick to replace Jay Powell as rate-cut odds rise. And later, Black Friday results show consumers still spending this holiday season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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