In today’s episode of The Morning After-Market Brief, global markets closed the week with heightened volatility and a clear shift in leadership. US equities saw investors rotate out of high-growth technology and AI stocks and into more value-oriented sectors. The Dow Jones briefly touched a new intraday high before ending lower, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq declined as chipmakers and large tech names came under pressure, led by a sharp fall in Broadcom. The move reflects growing concerns around stretched valuations following the year-long AI rally and a reassessment of where sustainable growth may come from next.

Overseas, European markets finished lower amid mixed inflation data, weaker UK growth figures, and rising geopolitical uncertainty, while Asia-Pacific equities posted strong gains supported by optimism following the Federal Reserve’s recent rate cut. Commodities were mixed, with oil extending weekly losses on oversupply concerns, gold continuing its advance, and silver pulling back after a strong rally. In currencies, the Euro held firm above key technical levels, the Pound softened slightly, and USD/JPY remained in a strong uptrend. Individual stock moves stood out, with Broadcom sliding despite solid earnings, Quanex Building Products rising on upbeat results, and Fermi plunging after losing major project funding.

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In today’s episode of The Morning After Market Brief, Wall Street delivered a standout performance as the Dow Jones and S&P 500 climbed to fresh record highs while major technology and AI stocks retreated. Investors shifted money out of high growth tech names and into economically sensitive sectors following the Federal Reserve’s latest policy move. The Fed cut interest rates by 25 basis points, which brought the federal funds rate to a range of 3.5% to 3.75% and strengthened expectations for easier financial conditions in 2026.

Weekly jobless claims rose sharply, although economists viewed the increase as a temporary reversal of holiday-related distortions. Treasury yields moved lower in response to the Fed decision and the latest labour data. European equities advanced across the board, while Asia-Pacific markets finished mostly lower due to concerns about potential new United States penalties on Chinese technology firms. Commodity markets were mixed, with oil prices declining and precious metals rallying as gold edged higher and silver surged nearly 3% on strong buying interest.

Currency markets reflected broad pressure on the United States dollar. The Euro, Pound, and Swiss Franc all strengthened, while USDJPY eased slightly but continued to trade within a well-supported uptrend. In individual stock action, Oracle fell sharply after disappointing quarterly results which triggered selling across the wider tech sector. By contrast, Gemini Space Station, Visa, and Planet Labs recorded strong gains. Rezolute collapsed after a failed drug trial and Oxford Industries slid after cutting its 2026 earnings forecast.

The overall message for investors is that confidence is growing in the resilience of the United States economy. The rotation into cyclical areas of the market suggests that many traders believe the groundwork for a potential Santa Claus rally may already be forming as the year nears its end.

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In today’s episode of The Morning After-Market Brief, markets roared higher after the Federal Reserve delivered a widely anticipated 25-basis-point rate cut—its third consecutive move—shifting policy firmly toward supporting economic growth. The Dow Jones surged nearly 500 points, the S&P 500 briefly broke a new record, and small caps in the Russell 2000 outperformed as investors embraced easier financial conditions. The Nasdaq also advanced despite mixed tech sentiment.

Global markets showed a more uneven reaction, with European and Asia-Pacific indices trading mixed as investors weighed differing central-bank outlooks, rising bond yields, and a mix of corporate headlines. In commodities, oil prices jumped on geopolitical tensions, while gold extended its powerful uptrend and silver hit another fresh high.

The US dollar broadly weakened following the Fed decision, fueling strong gains in EUR/USD, GBP/USD, and AUD/USD, while USD/JPY pulled back after recent highs. Treasury yields fell across the curve as the Fed committed to renewed bond purchases and a more dovish policy stance.

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