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Stocks fell as Fed Chair Powell warned a December rate cut is uncertain, citing data gaps and policy division.

The Federal Reserve, on October 29, 2025, delivered its second interest rate cut of the year, reducing its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to a target range of 3.75% to 4.00%. This widely anticipated move signals a decisive pivot by the central bank, which is increasingly concerned

Fed Chair Jerome Powell signaled that a December rate cut is "far from" guaranteed, citing deep divisions within the committee.

A powerful surge in AI-related stocks — led by a 9% advance in NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) over the past two sessions — propelled the S&P 500 above the 6,900 mark and lifted the Nasdaq 100 to 26,100 points, both breaking new records, as investors brace for the Federal Reserve's

Tech stocks hit new highs as the Nasdaq 100 rallies 0.7% midday. Investors eye a Fed rate cut, Trump-Xi meeting, and major tech earnings.

Warwick Loads Up On the Vanguard Total Corporate Bond ETF (VTC) With 86,000 Shares in Q3 Buy

In an otherwise cautious session on Wall Street, gold and silver stole the spotlight once again, with both precious metals pushing to fresh record highs — gold touching $4,270 per ounce and silver climbing to $53.90.

Wall Street rose on Wednesday, with investor optimism lifted by strong bank and corporate earnings alongside growing expectations for further Federal Reserve rate cuts — keeping trade concerns sidelined for now.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell reaffirmed a dovish stance, fueling hopes for a real estate rebound as mortgage rates remain elevated and housing activity stays near post-2008 lows.

The financial markets are currently flashing a near 100% probability of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut at the upcoming October 28-29 Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. This overwhelming market conviction, largely driven by a softening labor market, the Fed's recent pivot towards an easing monetary policy, and persistent,