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What to Watch Wednesday
Yahoo Finance· 2025-12-03 11:15
Core Viewpoint - The market anticipates a 25-basis point rate cut by the US Federal Open Market Committee, with expectations of the rate falling to 3.735% from the current range of 3.75% to 4.0% [1] Interest Rate Expectations - The December futures contract indicates a high probability (85% to 90%) of a rate cut, which is expected to weaken the US dollar and encourage investment in US equities [1] Currency and Stock Market Reactions - The US dollar is showing signs of weakness, down by 0.26% overnight, while US stock index futures are performing positively [1] Commodity Market Performance - The commodity market is experiencing gains, particularly in the Energies sector with a cumulative increase of 0.9%, and metals are up by 0.4%, with Dr. Copper showing a 1.9% overnight gain [1] Impact on Ethanol and Fuel Standards - The US president's decision to roll back fuel economy standards may increase gasoline demand, potentially benefiting ethanol standards, although there are concerns regarding refinery hardship waivers and ties to OPEC+ leaders [1]