Federal Reserve
As the holiday season settles over Wall Street, the financial world is still vibrating from the Federal Reserve’s final act of 2025. In its December 10 meeting, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) delivered a 25-basis-point rate cut, bringing the benchmark federal funds rate to a target range of
Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve concluded its final meeting of 2025 on December 10 with a decision that left Wall Street both relieved and on edge. By implementing a 25-basis-point reduction, bringing the federal funds rate to a target range of 3.5%–3.75%, the central bank delivered its third consecutive
PulteGroup
As the sun sets on 2025, the U.S. housing market stands at a fascinating crossroads. For much of the year, investors and homebuyers alike were held captive by the Federal Reserve's "higher-for-longer" interest rate narrative. Yet, against a backdrop of mortgage rates that stubbornly refused
Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve’s traditional "united front" collapsed this month as three policymakers issued a rare and stinging dissent against the central bank’s latest interest rate cut. In a move that has sent shockwaves through Wall Street, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted 9-3 on December
Federal Reserve
As the sun sets on 2025, Wall Street is unwrapping a holiday gift from the Federal Reserve that has sent markets into a sustained rally. With the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) signaling a "cautious normalization" path for 2026, investors are betting that the era of restrictive borrowing
Federal Reserve
As the closing bell rings on this Christmas Eve 2025, Wall Street is celebrating more than just the holiday season. The S&P 500 stands near an all-time high of 6,880, capping off a year defined by the market’s unwavering belief that the Federal Reserve would—and
Federal Reserve
As 2025 draws to a close, the traditional wall between the White House and the Federal Reserve is not just cracking—it is being systematically dismantled. On December 23, 2025, the financial world finds itself in a state of high-stakes suspense as President Donald Trump escalates his campaign to bring
GDP
The U.S. economy delivered a pre-holiday jolt to global markets on December 23, 2025, as the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported a surprise Q3 GDP growth rate of 4.3%. The "blockbuster" reading significantly outperformed the 3.2% consensus forecast, signaling that the American economy is not
Federal Reserve
As the final weeks of 2025 unfold, the financial markets are grappling with a paradox of prosperity. What was once hailed as the "year of the great pivot" has instead transformed into a masterclass in economic resilience, forcing investors to radically overhaul their expectations for interest rate cuts.
Dow Jones
As the sun sets on 2025, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) stands at a historic crossroads, hovering near the 48,000 mark despite a year defined by political volatility and a fundamental shift in interest rate expectations. Investors are currently balancing a surprisingly robust U.S. economy against a
GDP
The United States economy defied gravity in the third quarter of 2025, posting a blistering 4.3% annualized growth rate that has sent shockwaves through global financial markets. This morning’s release from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) shattered the consensus forecast of 3.2%, signaling an economy that
Charles Schwab
As of December 22, 2025, the financial landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation, punctuated by a definitive technical breakout from Charles Schwab (NYSE:SCHW). The brokerage giant surged past the psychological $100 barrier today, hitting an all-time high of $100.61. This move marks the completion of a massive multi-month