Fed Rate Cut, Big Tech Slide Highlight Volatile Week
Schaeffers Investment Research·2025-12-13 03:07

The beginning of the week saw fairly muted trading, as investors awaited Wednesday's highly anticipated interest rate decision. The central bank cut rates by 25 basis points for the third -- and final -- time this year, bringing the target range to 3.50% - 3.75%. According to the central bank's dot plot, the Fed projects one rate cut in 2026, though the CME Fedwatch tool is pricing in a 68% chance of two rate cuts next year. Though the broader market enjoyed the Fed-induced lift, AI valuation concerns broug ...