Stocks Decline Before Federal Reserve Announcement
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 10 2025
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Source: Yahoo Finance
Market Reactions: Stock markets mostly declined as investors awaited a Federal Reserve policy announcement, with London seeing a slight rise while most European and Asian markets fell.
Interest Rate Expectations: The Fed is expected to cut interest rates for the third consecutive time, but future rate cut expectations have been tempered following mixed US economic data.
Silver Prices Surge: The price of silver reached a record high due to strong industrial demand and supply constraints, topping $60 for the first time.
Tech Sector Outlook: Investors are looking forward to earnings reports from Oracle and Broadcom to gauge the tech sector's future, amid concerns about the return on significant investments in artificial intelligence.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
