December 1, 2025
Article from Yahoo Finance by Rian Howlett, Karen Friar and Jake Conley
Article Synopsis
U.S. stocks started December on a weaker note as major indexes fell, with the Dow dropping over 400 points, while bitcoin slid more than 7% in a broad risk-off move. Some megacap tech stocks bucked the trend, with Nvidia and Apple both posting gains, even as overall market sentiment turned cautious.
Investors remain focused on the Federal Reserve, with markets still heavily betting on a rate cut next week, though the Fed has entered its blackout period ahead of the meeting. Attention now shifts to upcoming economic data, especially the delayed PCE inflation report, and growing speculation over a potential change in Fed leadership under President Trump.
