U.S. Stocks Navigate Afternoon Choppiness as Tech and Crypto Weigh, Fed Outlook Looms

U.S. equity markets are experiencing a mixed afternoon on Monday, December 1st, 2025, as investors digest a confluence of factors ranging from lingering concerns over big tech valuations and cryptocurrency volatility to anticipation surrounding upcoming economic data and the Federal Reserve's next policy move. While major indexes initially faced headwinds at the open, they have shown resilience in afternoon trading, attempting to claw back losses.Major Market Indexes PerformanceAs of early afternoon ET, the ...