Fed's Rate Cut Boosts Market, But Jobs Report Dampens Enthusiasm
Update: 2025-12-11
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The Federal Reserves decision to lower its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point led to a significant jump in the stock market, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P five hundred both surging. The Feds plan to expand its balance sheet and change in language towards economic growth further boosted investor confidence. However, the initial enthusiasm waned as a stronger-than-expected jobs report reduced the chances of another interest rate cut, causing investors to shift towards more stable companies like Walmart.
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