Market Recap Week of 12/01/2025 to 12/05/2025
The S&P 500 posted modest gains as sector performance diverged and new government data showed cooling core inflation. All eyes are on the Fed’s upcoming interest rate decision this week.


The S&P 500 posted modest gains as sector performance diverged and new government data showed cooling core inflation. All eyes are on the Fed’s upcoming interest rate decision this week.

The Fed’s first rate cut of 2025 sparked a relief rally, sending the S&P 500 to new highs. See which sectors and stocks led, plus what’s ahead with earnings and economic data this week.

The Federal Reserve is watching jobs and inflation closely. A rate cut could be next – but what does that mean for you? Lower debt costs, shifting markets, and changes in savings rates are just the start.

The S&P 500 index rose 1.6% last week in a broad advance led by the technology sector as investors grew more hopeful for interest rate cuts. The market benchmark is now up 1.9% for the month and 12% for the year.
