As December 3, 2025, dawns, the financial markets are grappling with a complex confluence of forces: a recent stock market decline and unsettling new job loss figures. This dual blow has injected a palpable sense of caution into investor sentiment, signaling a potential shift in the economic landscape. The immediate
Small businesses registered a net decline of 120,000 employees during the month, while mid-sized and large businesses added 90,000 employees on a net basis.
assett’s comments came in an interview with Fox, where he stated that U.S. equity markets celebrated once it became clear that President Donald Trump was inching closer to a decision.
The economist pointed to Trump appointee to the Fed, Michelle Bowman, advocating for loosening capital requirements, and the passing of the GENIUS Act as threats to financial stability.
Data from popular prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket show that bets regarding the Fed Chair pick on both platforms are now worth over $9 million.
