🟩 Futures Rise as Rate-Cut Bets Strengthen U.S. futures are higher, supported by growing conviction that the Fed will cut rates in December. Recent weak consumer data has added urgency to ease policy, and several Fed officials have sounded supportive. Markets now lean heavily toward a December cut, keeping sentiment firm after three days of gains.
🟦 Beige Book in Focus — Replaces Missing GDP Signal With official data delayed, today’s Beige Book becomes the unofficial read-through on economic conditions. Analysts expect anecdotal signs of cooling demand, layoffs, and slower household spending — key inputs ahead of next month’s policy decision.
🟨 Dell Lifts the Mood With Strong Outlook Dell impressed markets with a bullish revenue and earnings outlook, driven by strong AI-server demand. Shares jumped after hours, positioning Dell as a standout beneficiary of the AI build-out — even as peers face margin pressure and volatility.
🟥 Oil Slips on Supply Glut Fears & Peace-Deal Signals Crude continues to soften on growing expectations of a Russia–Ukraine agreement that could bring more barrels back to market. Inventories fell, but traders remain focused on the larger supply picture and diplomatic progress — pressuring prices further.
🗓️ Key Economic Events — Wednesday, November 26, 2025
🟨 08:30 AM — Durable Goods Orders (MoM, Sep) Measures new orders placed with U.S. manufacturers for long-lasting goods — a key signal of business investment and economic momentum.
🟨 08:30 AM — Initial Jobless Claims Weekly filings for unemployment benefits — an early read on labor-market health and wage pressure trends.
🟧 09:45 AM — Chicago PMI (Nov) Regional manufacturing gauge that reflects factory activity, orders, and business conditions.
🟧 10:00 AM — New Home Sales (Sep) Tracks sales of newly-built single-family homes — a key indicator of housing demand and consumer strength.
🟧 10:30 AM — Crude Oil Inventories Weekly Energy Department reading on crude stockpiles — often moves oil prices and reflects supply-demand balance.
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