This week, the Federal Reserve cut rates for the third time in a row, bringing the fed funds rate down to 3.75%. They signaled a likely pause in rate cuts, projecting faster GDP growth, lower core inflation, and slightly lower unemployment in 2026. Oracle’s earnings renewed concerns about AI spending.

Next week, key events to watch include November nonfarm jobs on Tuesday, November CPI inflation on Thursday, and October retail sales on Tuesday.

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