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Stocks Climb on Fed Rate Cut Optimism

December 5, 2025

U. S. stock markets experienced gains on Wednesday, buoyed by optimism regarding potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. The S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq all posted increases, with the Russell 2000 index of small companies outperforming them with a 1.9% rise.

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Key Highlights

S&P 500 rose by 0.3% and the Dow Jones by 0.9%.
Nasdaq increased by 0.2%, reaching a three-week high.
Russell 2000 index of smaller companies rose by 1.9%.
Softer-than-expected November ADP employment report influenced market optimism.
Market anticipates a potential interest rate cut from the Fed at the upcoming FOMC meeting.

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Stocks Climb on Fed Rate Cut Optimism

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