Global markets close slightly higher on mild data

Friday, December 05, 2025 at 16:00 UTC+01:00 (+0100), United States, New York

News category : Macroeconomic Events

U.S. stock futures and major indices ended slightly higher on December 5, 2025, as key macro data kept expectations for interest rate cuts intact. Traders remained cautious ahead of heavy data later in the week and the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting. The S&P 500 and other major indexes held modest gains after digesting inflation and economic indicators, with investor attention on how incoming data could shape monetary policy. Markets showed resilience though volumes were subdued, reflecting year-end positioning and moderated sentiment. Overall, equity markets closed with marginal improvements, underpinned by a cautious but optimistic view on future policy steering.

Overall market impact

Light neutral market impact - strength score : 45/100

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Impacted instruments :

US equities

Global indices

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