Stock Market News·2025-11-21 19:07Market Overview - The U.S. stock market experienced a notable rebound on November 21, 2025, with major indexes posting significant gains, driven by optimism regarding potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve [1][3] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) rose 1.6% (700 points), the S&P 500 (SPX) gained 1.5%, and the Nasdaq Composite (COMP:IND) increased by 1.5%, although all three indexes were still expected to end the week in negative territory [2] Federal Reserve Influence - Remarks from New York Federal Reserve President John Williams indicated support for an additional rate cut "in the near term," boosting investor confidence and increasing the probability of a December rate cut to 73.1% from 39.1% [3] Sector Performance - The technology sector showed mixed performance, with Nvidia (NVDA) reporting a 62% increase in sales and a 67% surge in EPS, yet its shares fluctuated, reflecting ongoing concerns about AI valuations [4] - The retail sector performed strongly, with Ross Stores (ROST) shares rising 7% to an all-time high, and Gap (GAP) shares increasing by 8% due to better-than-expected results [5] - Intuit (INTU) shares surged 6% following strong quarterly results, while Walmart (WMT) shares declined by approximately 2% despite a previous jump on strong earnings [5] Commodity and Currency Markets - WTI crude futures fell nearly 2% to $57.95 per barrel, while gold futures rose 0.6% to $4,085 per ounce [6] - The U.S. dollar index increased to 100.25, and Bitcoin (BTC) continued its downward trend, hitting a nine-month low [6] Economic Outlook - The Federal Reserve's final interest-rate decision of 2025 is scheduled for December 9-10, with policymakers divided on inflation and labor market concerns [7] - Key economic reports, including delayed inflation and jobs data, are set for release in the coming weeks, which will provide insights into consumer behavior and inflation trends [8][10] Corporate Earnings - The third-quarter 2025 earnings season is concluding, with 82.6% of S&P 500 companies exceeding analyst expectations [11] - Genesco Inc. (GCO) is scheduled to report its third-quarter fiscal 2026 results on December 4, 2025 [11] International Developments - Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) announced a joint venture with TPG to invest ₹18,000 crore in AI infrastructure in India, indicating significant investments in the sector [12] - In Canada, Dye & Durham Ltd. shares rose over 20% following a takeover proposal from Plantro Ltd. [12]