Market Performance - The U.S. stock market rebounded on December 2, 2025, with major indexes recovering from previous losses, driven by stabilizing bond yields and a recovery in cryptocurrency markets [1][2] - The S&P 500 rose 0.2% to close at 6,829.37, the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 0.4% to 47,474.46, and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.6% to 23,413.67 [2] - The rebound was broad-based, with information technology leading gains on the S&P 500, while the Energy Select Sector SPDR rose 0.9% [3] Company Highlights - Boeing (BA) surged 8% after its new CFO provided an optimistic forecast for cash production next year, indicating progress in ramping up production [4] - MongoDB (MDB) shares jumped 22.2% following stronger-than-expected third-quarter results and an improved outlook for its cloud database platform [5] - Nvidia (NVDA) advanced 1% after announcing an expanded partnership and a $2 billion investment in Synopsys (SNPS) [5] - Intel (INTC) saw a substantial rise of 6% [5] - United Natural Foods (UNFI) climbed 4.6% after reporting stronger-than-anticipated profits [7] Cryptocurrency Market - Bitcoin (BTC) recovered significantly, trading near $91,000 after a drop below $85,000 on Monday, which alleviated pressure on crypto-linked stocks [6] Economic Outlook - Investors are anticipating the Federal Reserve's FOMC meeting on December 9-10, 2025, with an 80-87.4% probability of a 25-basis-point interest rate cut [8] - Upcoming economic data releases include the November ADP employment report and the delayed September PCE Price Index, which is closely watched for inflation insights [9] - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for November 2025 is projected to show a 0.32% month-over-month increase and a 2.99% year-over-year rise [9] Historical Trends - December is historically a strong month for markets, with the S&P 500 averaging over a 1% gain, supported by optimism around potential Fed rate cuts and enthusiasm for artificial intelligence [11]
U.S. Stock Market Rebounds as Tech Leads Gains, Fed Rate Cut Hopes Reignite