
Weekly Market Recap: Fed Rate Cuts, Rising Yields, and Consumer Strength
Markets pulled back this week as the Federal Reserve delivered a hawkish rate cut, signaling fewer cuts in 2025 and pushing Treasury yields higher. U.S. and international stocks faced pressure, while natural gas surged 13.48% amid winter demand. Despite cooling inflation and rising consumer incomes, uncertainty around government shutdowns and Fed policy weighed on sentiment. Explore this week’s key market trends and what to watch in the days ahead.