Stock Market Navigates December Start Amidst Tech Pullback and Fed Watch

U.S. equity markets commenced December on a cautious note, with major indexes retreating from their strong performance in late November. Monday, December 1st, 2025, saw a broad pullback, particularly in technology and cryptocurrency-related sectors, as investors grappled with a renewed "risk-off" sentiment and awaited crucial economic data and Federal Reserve insights. This marks a shift from the previous week's positive close, which was largely fueled by growing expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut.M ...