Uh joining us right now to talk more about the broader markets is Megan Shu. She is chief investment strategist at Wilmington Trust, also a CNBC contributor. And thank you for coming in this morning, Elizabeth.Megan, sorry, Elizabeth Shu. That's that's what's in my head, Megan. Thank you.[laughter] >> Um let's talk a little bit about where you see things with the Fed meeting today. I I know you're of the opinion that they should cut and you know this is a pretty difficult time for forecasting with what the ...

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Group 1: ECB Economic Outlook - ECB President Christine Lagarde provided an optimistic assessment of the Eurozone economy, indicating that growth projections may be revised higher in December and that the economy is "quite close to potential" [2][9] - Lagarde emphasized the ECB's commitment to focusing on inflation while considering the broader economic context, with underlying inflation indicators aligning with the ECB's 2% medium-term target [3][9] Group 2: Support for Ukraine - Lagarde highlighted the geopolitical necessity of supporting Ukraine, stating it is the ECB's "duty to support Ukraine" and advocating for joint EU financing for defense, which she described as a "perfect case" for cooperation [4][9] Group 3: Deere & Company - Deere & Company is reportedly planning additional job cuts in 2026 due to intensified strain on US farmers caused by Donald Trump's tariffs, following thousands of layoffs in recent years [5][6][9] - The company is also shifting some production to Mexico as part of its response to the challenging environment in the agricultural sector [6][9] Group 4: CATL Bond Issuance - Chinese battery manufacturing giant CATL is planning to issue bonds worth up to CNY10 billion, which could provide significant capital for the company in the global electric vehicle battery market [7][9]

THE FED. LET'S GET BACK TO THE FED. THE ONLY STORY WE NEED TO FOCUS ON TODAY.SKYLAR IS HERE. THE STORY HAS EVOLVED AND JOBS IS BETTER. THE LABOR MARKET DOESN'T LOOK AS CHALLENGING.IS THERE FOR MORE OF A CASE TODAY THAN YESTERDAY FOR THIS HAWKISH CUT THE MARKET IS LOOKING FOR. ON THE AGREGATE THE DATA HAS BEEN PRETTY GOOD FOR A WHILE NOW. ACTUALLY WE GOT MORE OF A SHIFT EARLIER IN THE WEEK AND WE ARE GETTING HAWKISH PREPOSITIONING THIS WEEK AS WE START TO THINK ABOUT HIKES NEXT YEAR.GUY: HIKES FROM THE FED. ...

Group 1 - The Federal Reserve is expected to adopt a more hawkish stance, with discussions around potential interest rate hikes next year gaining traction in the market [1][2] - European growth is projected to be lower next year compared to this year, with inflation in Europe at 2% and the U.S. at approximately 3% [3][6] - There is a concern about overheating the U.S. economy due to strong growth and persistent inflation driven by both supply and demand factors [4][5] Group 2 - The Bank of France is anticipated to raise its growth forecast, indicating a potential underestimation of growth in Europe next year [6] - Market expectations suggest broad stimulus in Europe, although the focus has been narrower, particularly on Germany [6]

Much will depend on how many "dot plot" forecasts from Fed members see one, two or no more cuts next year. Analysts also suspect at least two of the 12 voters could dissent against a cut this time around, putting Chair Jerome Powell in a tricky position just as ‍speculation peaks on who will replace him next year.The futures market, at least, is confident ⁠the Federal Reserve will cut rates by a quarter point to 3.50-3.75% later in the day, ‌pricing it at an 89% probability. Yet it also assumes the guidance ...

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U.S. stock markets are poised for a pivotal Wednesday, December 10, 2025, as investors eagerly await the Federal Reserve's final interest rate decision of the year and a crucial inflation report. Premarket trading activity indicates a mixed sentiment, with futures showing slight movements across major indices as the market braces for potential volatility.Premarket Trading and Futures MovementsAs of early Wednesday morning, U.S. stock futures were largely subdued, reflecting investor caution ahead of key eco ...

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Energy Sector - The European Union has approved a plan to phase out Russian gas imports by late 2027, aiming to eliminate new contracts by January 2026 and terminate existing long-term agreements by January 2028, reducing reliance from 45% to about 12% [3] Pharmaceutical Sector - Pfizer has entered an exclusive global collaboration with YaoPharma for the development of YP05002, a GLP-1 receptor agonist for chronic weight management, involving an upfront payment of $150 million and potential milestone payments of up to $1.935 billion [4] Economic Indicators - Italy's industrial production fell by 1.0% month-over-month in October, significantly below the estimated -0.2%, indicating a negative trend in the manufacturing sector [5] - The European Central Bank is seeing increased bets on a potential interest rate hike in 2026, with traders pricing in a 50% chance as inflation stabilizes near the 2% target [6][7] Legal and Regulatory Developments - The EU General Court dismissed Ryanair's challenge against the €2.55 billion restructuring aid for TAP Air Portugal, affirming the aid's compliance with EU regulations [9]