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U.S. Stock Futures Fall as Rate Cut Looms

12/13/2025

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Summary

Story summary

U.S. stock futures declined on December 10, 2025, ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee's rate decision.
Nasdaq Futures fell 0.19%.
S&P 500 Futures dropped 0.08%.
Dow Jones Futures decreased by 0.04% as markets anticipate a 25-basis-point rate cut with an 87.6% likelihood.
Rob Dow, University of Vermont men's soccer head coach, has been hired by Penn State as head coach, and Brad Cole is Vermont's interim head coach.

History

Historical Context

The 2008 financial crisis, triggered by the collapse of Lehman Brothers on September 15, led to a dramatic 37% drop in the S&P 500. In response, the Federal Reserve slashed the federal funds rate to near zero by December 2008, marking an unprecedented monetary policy shift. Today’s anticipated rate cut reflects ongoing economic concerns, echoing the crisis's lasting impact on market stability and investor confidence.

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Story summary

U.S. stock futures declined on December 10, 2025, ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee's rate decision.
Nasdaq Futures fell 0.19%.
S&P 500 Futures dropped 0.08%.
Dow Jones Futures decreased by 0.04% as markets anticipate a 25-basis-point rate cut with an 87.6% likelihood.
Rob Dow, University of Vermont men's soccer head coach, has been hired by Penn State as head coach, and Brad Cole is Vermont's interim head coach.

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