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Dollar slips, Microsoft trips Dec 04, 2025

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The dollar just logged its worst day since October as weak U.S. jobs data and Fed uncertainty weigh on markets. Meanwhile, Japan’s 30-year bond auction draws its strongest demand in six years, and Microsoft stumbles on concerns about its software targets.

Today’s recommended read: Can AI break a 150-year trend without overheating the economy?, Mike Dolan

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Hassett allocation Dec 03, 2025

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Markets digest Trump’s Fed chair tease and oil is back in focus after Kremlin talks. Plus, Boeing’s stock takes flight on cash flow optimism after years of turbulence.

Today’s recommended read: Bond termites, not vigilantes, are the big risk, Mike Dolan

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Gravity knocks on Bitcoin's door Dec 02, 2025

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December isn’t feeling so merry for Wall Street. Investors are on edge after a slide in cryptocurrencies and a global bond selloff triggered by a looming interest rate hike in Japan. Plus, Tesla’s European sales slump continues.

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Today’s recommended read: OPEC+ to spark spending race with new oil quota system, Ron Bousso

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December starts in risk-off mode Dec 01, 2025

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Hawkish comments from the Bank of Japan put stock markets under pressure. Record-breaking Black Friday spending suggests U.S. shoppers are still splurging online - but inflation and shaky confidence tell a more complicated story. Meanwhile, OPEC+ is holding oil output steady heading into 2026.

Today’s recommended read: Hassett may be 'shadow Fed Chair' for five months, Mike Dolan

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The Week Ahead: Fed rumors and AI rivalries Nov 30, 2025

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December rolls in, with big questions looming: Who's ahead in the Fed race? Which tech titan takes the AI crown? And what might 2026 look like for markets? Join hosts Anna Szymanski and Mike Dolan for Reuters Morning Bid: The Week Ahead.

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Week in Review: Place your Fed chair bets Nov 29, 2025

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From Black Friday shoppers to the data center failure that froze futures, and a looming Fed decision – the market news didn’t stop this Thanksgiving week. Join Nell Mackenzie and Elena Casas for Morning Bid: Week in Review.

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Black Friday’s $78 billion question Nov 28, 2025

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Shoppers hunt bargains while markets hunt stability. A CME tech glitch freezes futures, the dollar faces its worst week in months, and oil is in focus as Ukraine peace talks swirl. Plus, why your Black Friday discount might not be as deep as you hoped.

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The AI wars Nov 26, 2025

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The AI wars just got real - Alphabet is muscling in on Nvidia’s chip turf, and markets are watching every move. Meanwhile, President Trump may name a new Fed chair before Christmas, and investors brace for the UK’s tax-heavy budget. Join Mike Dolan and Elena Casas as they break down the big stories moving global markets today.

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The $4 trillion club Nov 25, 2025

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Markets are buzzing as Fed officials stoke expectations of a December rate cut - so why is the dollar playing it cool? Plus, Alphabet edges closer to the $4 trillion club alongside Apple and Nvidia, and retail sales data drops just in time for Black Friday. Join hosts Peter Devlin and Amanda Cooper for all the stories shaping your trading week.

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Fed cut back in the mix Nov 24, 2025

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In our first episode of our new daily show, hosts Mike Dolan and Anna Szymanski dig into why markets are suddenly betting on a December Fed rate cut and digest what the Ukraine plan means for oil prices. Find out everything you need to know to start your trading day as investors get read for a volatile Thanksgiving week. Follow us on your favorite platform for markets news straight from our newsroom.

Today’s recommended read: Japan fiscal experiment is lab test for Treasuries

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