Markets Open December in the Red as Tech and Crypto Pull Back

The U.S. stock market commenced December on a subdued note, with major indexes retreating on Monday, December 1st, 2025, as investors recalibrated their risk appetite following a strong close to the previous week. A broad pullback was observed across various sectors, notably in technology and cryptocurrency-related equities, driven by a confluence of factors including rising bond yields and hints of a potential interest rate hike from the Bank of Japan. This downward movement marks a cautious start to the f ...