US Seizes Massive Oil Tanker Near VenezuelaThe United States military seized a large oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday, widening Washington’s efforts to pressure Nicolás Maduro’s government.
Fed Steps Down to 3.5%-3.75% as Officials ClashThe Federal Reserve delivered its third consecutive 25-basis-point reduction in December, bringing the federal funds rate down to 3.5%-3.75%, its lowest level since 2022.
What to Expect From the Fed’s Final Meeting of 2025Markets are approaching the last FOMC meeting of the year with one dominant view: the Federal Reserve is preparing to cut rates again.
Ueda’s Remarks Jolt Japan’s MarketsFinancial markets grew increasingly uneasy this week after Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda’s latest remarks reignited expectations of a possible rate hike in December.
JPMorgan Sees Path for S&P 500 to Target 8,000JPMorgan has outlined a long-term scenario in which the S&P 500 could advance toward 8,000 in the next market cycle, supported by what it calls FOBO — Fear of Becoming Obsolete.
ADP Data Shows Sharp Hiring SlowdownThe US labor market showed clear signs of strain in November as the latest ADP report revealed a significant drop in private-sector hiring.
Ueda Opens the Door to a December ShiftJapan’s markets began the week on high alert after Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda offered his clearest signal yet that a rate hike could arrive before year-end.
Eurozone Manufacturing Slips Back Into ContractionThe Eurozone’s manufacturing engine lost pace in November, with fresh demand weakness pulling the HCOB Eurozone Manufacturing PMI back below 50.
