In today’s episode of The Morning After Market Brief, Wall Street delivered a standout performance as the Dow Jones and S&P 500 climbed to fresh record highs while major technology and AI stocks retreated. Investors shifted money out of high growth tech names and into economically sensitive sectors following the Federal Reserve’s latest policy move. The Fed cut interest rates by 25 basis points, which brought the federal funds rate to a range of 3.5% to 3.75% and strengthened expectations for easier financial conditions in 2026.

Weekly jobless claims rose sharply, although economists viewed the increase as a temporary reversal of holiday-related distortions. Treasury yields moved lower in response to the Fed decision and the latest labour data. European equities advanced across the board, while Asia-Pacific markets finished mostly lower due to concerns about potential new United States penalties on Chinese technology firms. Commodity markets were mixed, with oil prices declining and precious metals rallying as gold edged higher and silver surged nearly 3% on strong buying interest.

Currency markets reflected broad pressure on the United States dollar. The Euro, Pound, and Swiss Franc all strengthened, while USDJPY eased slightly but continued to trade within a well-supported uptrend. In individual stock action, Oracle fell sharply after disappointing quarterly results which triggered selling across the wider tech sector. By contrast, Gemini Space Station, Visa, and Planet Labs recorded strong gains. Rezolute collapsed after a failed drug trial and Oxford Industries slid after cutting its 2026 earnings forecast.

The overall message for investors is that confidence is growing in the resilience of the United States economy. The rotation into cyclical areas of the market suggests that many traders believe the groundwork for a potential Santa Claus rally may already be forming as the year nears its end.

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In today’s episode of The Morning After-Market Brief, markets roared higher after the Federal Reserve delivered a widely anticipated 25-basis-point rate cut—its third consecutive move—shifting policy firmly toward supporting economic growth. The Dow Jones surged nearly 500 points, the S&P 500 briefly broke a new record, and small caps in the Russell 2000 outperformed as investors embraced easier financial conditions. The Nasdaq also advanced despite mixed tech sentiment.

Global markets showed a more uneven reaction, with European and Asia-Pacific indices trading mixed as investors weighed differing central-bank outlooks, rising bond yields, and a mix of corporate headlines. In commodities, oil prices jumped on geopolitical tensions, while gold extended its powerful uptrend and silver hit another fresh high.

The US dollar broadly weakened following the Fed decision, fueling strong gains in EUR/USD, GBP/USD, and AUD/USD, while USD/JPY pulled back after recent highs. Treasury yields fell across the curve as the Fed committed to renewed bond purchases and a more dovish policy stance.

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In today’s episode of The Morning After-Market Brief, markets traded in a cautious holding pattern ahead of the Federal Reserve’s final interest rate decision of the year. The Dow Jones slipped 179 points as JPMorgan tumbled on higher-than-expected 2026 expense forecasts, while the S&P 500 was flat and the Nasdaq posted a small gain. Across Europe and Asia, sentiment was similarly subdued, with most major indices edging lower as traders braced for a busy week of central bank meetings.

Commodities delivered the biggest headlines: oil prices extended their decline, gold climbed again, and silver surged to a new all-time high. In forex, the US Dollar saw mixed performance, with EUR/USD consolidating, GBP/USD easing, AUD/USD extending its uptrend, and USD/JPY strengthening further. Treasury yields held steady ahead of the Fed, while US labour data showed slowing hiring and a drop in voluntary quits, keeping inflation concerns on the radar.

We also cover the day’s standout stock movers, from crypto-linked gains and silver miner rallies to sharp declines in financials and consumer names. With markets laser-focused on the Fed’s guidance for 2026, investors now await Chair Jerome Powell’s message and what it means for the year-end rally.

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