The Fed is likely to cut rates for a third time this year. What happens next year is less certain.

December 10, 2025

The Fed is likely to cut rates for a third time this year. What happens next year is less certain.

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After consternation about whether the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates for a third time this year, the consensus is that the central bank will likely go ahead with a 25 basis point cut on Wednesday - even if it's a split decision.

“This is a hard call,” said Alan Blinder, former vice chair of the Fed and economics professor at Princeton.

“[But] I do think it’s more likely they cut than not… It wouldn’t surprise me if this is a 'hawkish cut.'"

That is to say, a rate cut this week could come with a caution to markets not to expect the Fed to keep cutting meeting after meeting.

Blinder said he also thinks there could be dissenters on both sides of the interest rate decision, given existing divisions within the committee. Yahoo Finance reports.

EdgeUp

🇮🇳 Amazon pledges massive $35 billion worth of investments in India with focus on AI

Amazon on Wednesday committed to investing over $35 billion in India’s cloud and artificial intelligence space by 2030, as hyperscalers race to get a foothold in the market.

The commitment, unveiled at the Amazon Smbhav Summit in New Delhi, builds on nearly $40 billion already invested in the country.

In a press release, Amazon said the new funds will target AI-driven digitization, export growth and job creation, aligning with India’s national priorities to build up its local AI environment.

By 2030, Amazon said the plan is expected to generate an additional 1 million direct, indirect, induced and seasonal jobs in India, quadruple exports to $80 billion and deliver AI benefits to 15 million small businesses.

India is one of the fastest-growing regions for AI spending within Asia Pacific, Deepika Giri, IDC’s regional head of research for big data & AI, told CNBC.

“A major gap, and therefore a significant opportunity, lies in the shortage of suitable compute infrastructure for running AI models,” Giri said. CNBC reports.


🤖 Oracle set to report earnings as Wall Street looks for cracks in the AI bubble

Oracle is set to report quarterly earnings after the bell on Wednesday. Wall Street is closely watching the cloud firm's results for any signs of cracks in the AI bubble.

Oracle stock rose 1% before the bell on Wednesday.

The fast-growing AI player is expected to report earnings per share of $1.64 for its fiscal second quarter, according to consensus estimates of analysts tracked by Bloomberg, up from $1.47 the previous year.

Oracle is projected to report revenue of $16.21 billion for the period, up 15% from the year-ago quarter.

And the tech firm's closely watched AI segment, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), is expected to report a 68% climb in revenue to nearly $4.1 billion.

Oracle stock has plummeted 33% from a high of $328 in September, while the "Magnificent Seven" have cumulatively gained more than 11%, according to a Bloomberg index of the major tech stocks. Yahoo Finance reports.


🕹️ GameStop quarterly revenue misses estimates amid struggles with digital pivot

GameStop posted third-quarter revenue below analysts' estimates on Tuesday, as the video game ​retailer struggles to gain ground following its pivot ‌to digital downloads and streaming, sending its shares down 6% in premarket trading.

The Grapevine, Texas-based company, once a dominant force in physical game sales and a poster child of the 2021 meme-stock frenzy, has struggled to reinvent itself as gamers ⁠increasingly favor online ‌purchases and subscription platforms over visits to brick-and-mortar stores.

GameStop has expanded its e-commerce platform to ‍offer digital downloads and merchandise and struck partnerships with publishers to sell exclusive game editions and collectibles, but those efforts are ​yet to bear fruit. Yahoo Finance reports.


💊 CVS’s stock rallies as health giant signals stronger-than-expected results in 2025

CVS Health’s stock rose more than 2% on Tuesday after the company boosted its revenue and profit guidance for the year and detailed its full-year expectations for 2026.

The healthcare giant, which operates a network of retail pharmacies as well as primary-care groups like Oak Street Health and the health insurer Aetna, issued the update ahead of its annual investor day. MarketWatch reports.


⚡ Uranium energy corp stock (UEC) eyeing $14 breakout ahead of earnings

Uranium Energy Corp. stock is trading at $13.92 in the pre-market, coming off the back of a five day period that has seen the price add 15.95%.

The stock is testing resistance levels ahead of this morning's earnings report.

The expectations for earnings is for a loss of $0.01 per share on revenue of $5.65 million, reflecting modest expectations for the quarter.

These figures highlight the developmental stage of UEC, as the company invests heavily in expanding its uranium production capabilities and infrastructure, with the narrative, and the outlook significantly more important at this stage than the results themselves. AskTraders reports.


🖥️ Super Micro Computer announces Blackwell architecture expansion

Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) announced its expanded portfolio of NVIDIA Blackwell architecture solutions, specifically targeting the burgeoning AI and hyperscale data center markets.

The unveiling of new liquid-cooled systems designed to enhance GPU density and power efficiency has resonated positively, reflecting Supermicro’s commitment to innovation in high-performance computing.

Analysts suggest that the introduction of these advanced systems underscores Supermicro's strategic position in providing cutting-edge solutions for AI infrastructure.

By offering high-density, energy-efficient systems, the company is well-positioned to capitalize on the escalating demand for AI and machine learning workloads. AskTraders reports.

Top 5 Movers in Early Pre-Market

(All pricing and percent gains are based on Early Pre-Market from 4:00 AM to 7:00 AM Eastern Time)
Stock Analysis reports.


1) ASPC: A SPAC III Acquisition Corp.

Total gain: +141.89%

2) ENVB: Enveric Biosciences, Inc.
Total gain: +117.91%

3) BDRX: Biodexa Pharmaceuticals Plc
Total gain: +46.44%

4) HSPO: Horizon Space Acquisition I Corp. 
Total gain: +42.51%

5) AHT: Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc.
Total gain: +13.29%

Yesterday’s Biggest Movers

The closing price of the top three market percent gainers trading near or above $3 on December 9.
Stock Analysis reports.

*All pricing and percent gains are based on regular market trading hours from 9:30am to 4:00pm Eastern Time

1) OCG: Oriental Culture Holding LTD
Total gain: +291.98%
The stock appeared to be moving on no notable news.

2) NCPL: Netcapital Inc.
Total gain: +112.48%
The company announced today the grant of an inducement restricted stock award of 1,000,000 shares of common stock (“Restricted Stock Award”) to a new employee under the Netcapital Inc. 2023 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”). The Restricted Stock Award was granted as an inducement under the Plan and related form of restricted stock award agreement in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). Globe Newswire reports.

3) LGHL: Lion Group Holding Ltd.
Total gain: +85.91%
The stock appeared to be moving on no notable news.

Today’s Notable Earnings

*Estimate and Actual numbers represent Earnings Per Share in US Dollars


MOMO: Hello Gr
Q3 2025
Before Market Open
Estimate: 0.150
Actual: 0.330

SNPS: Synopsys
Q4 2025
After Market Close
Estimate: 2.300
Actual: N/A

ORCL: Oracle
Q2 2026
After Market Close
Estimate: 1.500
Actual: N/A

Today’s Economic Dates

Time (ET)/ Report/ Period

8:30 AM - Employment cost index (delayed report) - Q3
2:00 PM - FOMC interest-rate decision - N/A
2:00 pm - Monthly U.S. federal budget - Nov.

Parting Thoughts

“In the stock market, be humble. If you aren’t, the market will make you humble.”

– Radhakishan Damani

Sourced in: Damani’s Investment Philosophy – Forbes India.

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