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Investors Weigh Rate Cuts as Jobless Claims Hit Low

12/5/2025

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On December 4, 2025, major indexes were mostly flat as investors weighed labor signals and a potential Federal Reserve rate cut.
New jobless claims fell to the lowest level in over three years, with the unemployment rate estimated at about 4.4% in November.
Fed funds futures priced in a near 90% chance of a 25 basis point rate cut.
Meta Platforms, Inc. shares rose 4%.
Amazon.com, Inc. shares fell 2.1%.

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Story summary

On December 4, 2025, major indexes were mostly flat as investors weighed labor signals and a potential Federal Reserve rate cut.
New jobless claims fell to the lowest level in over three years, with the unemployment rate estimated at about 4.4% in November.
Fed funds futures priced in a near 90% chance of a 25 basis point rate cut.
Meta Platforms, Inc. shares rose 4%.
Amazon.com, Inc. shares fell 2.1%.