Real Vision: Finance & Investing Fed Rate Cut, Rising Jobless Claims, and Pressure on Risk Assets: PALvatar Market Recap, December 11 2025
Dec 11, 2025
Markets are reacting cautiously following the Fed's quarter-point rate cut. Jobless claims in the U.S. have surged to 236,000, creating unease among investors. Meanwhile, European indices are on an upswing, embracing dovish signals from the Fed. Switzerland maintains its zero interest rate amidst low inflation concerns. In the crypto realm, Bitcoin and Ethereum take a hit due to disappointing tech earnings, impacting overall risk sentiment.
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Fed Cut Sparks Caution In Markets
- The Fed's quarter-point cut met with mixed equity reactions as jobless claims climbed and markets grew cautious.
- Rising initial claims to 236,000 indicate growing labour-market unease that pressures risk assets and sentiment.
Jobless Claims Jump To 236,000
- Initial unemployment claims jumped to 236,000 for the week ending December 6, surprising markets.
- That uptick raises questions about labour-market stability and future monetary-policy direction.