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From the Desk - Economic Commentary

Brandon Casey, Member Strategies - 12/2/2025

U.S. stocks are higher Tuesday morning as stocks look to rebound from the poor start to December. All three major averages were lower on Monday, ending a five-day winning streak. With the FOMC meeting set to begin a week from today, markets currently project that there is an 87% chance that the Fed will cut rates a quarter basis-point.

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