Stock Market Update Wednesday December 3, 2025
- Dec 3, 2025
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Stock Market Update Wednesday December 3, 2025 The major indices ground higher through the session, shaking off early weakness stemming from a softer-than-expected ADP employment report and a headline-driven dip in Microsoft (MSFT) tied to AI-related concerns. While MSFT refuted the report, the stock still closed in negative territory. The weak ADP print amplified rate-cut expectations for next week—now pricing in roughly a 90% probability—which provided a strong tailwind to small caps and risk assets more broadly.
Score Board:
S&P 500 (SPX): +0.3%
Nasdaq 100 (QQQ): +0.2%
Russell 2000 (IWM): +1.9%
Away From Stocks: Treasury yields declined for a second consecutive session, with the 10-year yield (US10Y) sliding back to 4.06%. In crypto, Bitcoin (BTC) held its recent gains, trading around $93K. Oil and Gold both posted modest advances. Volatility remained under pressure, with the VIX briefly dipping into the 15-handle before settling at 16.11, underscoring a continued compression in implied volatility across the equity complex.
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