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US small caps see strong weekly gains

In the first full trading week of 2026 equities got off to a positive start, even with geopolitical tensions simmering.

AI concerns offset Fed rate cut

Wall Street had a mixed week as investors weighed up the Federal Reserve meeting against mounting artificial intelligence (AI) valuation concerns.

Wall Street continues to gain on growing rate cut optimism

US stocks edged up for the week, although volumes were relatively light. Stocks found support from growing expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at its December meeting, with CME’s FedWatch tool pricing in an 87% chance on Friday.

Stocks lifted on Fed rate cut hopes

US stocks ended a holiday-shortened week higher, supported by growing expectations of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates at its next meeting.

Tech valuation concerns continue to weigh on global equities

US stocks were under pressure for most of the week, weighed down once again by concerns around high valuations.

Balancing the end to the US government shutdown with lower rate cut expectations

US stocks had a mixed week, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average adding 0.1% and 0.3% respectively while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.5%.