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From the Desk - Economic Commentary

Scott Hofer, Member Strategies Manager - 11/14/2025

U.S. stocks are continuing the decline from yesterday with technology stocks leading the way down. The Nasdaq dropped more than 2% yesterday and is down nearly 1% this morning. If this trend holds the Nasdaq will post a week-to-date loss, snapping its seven-week win streak. Also impacting investors, the CME FedWatch Tool is now pricing in just a 52% chance that the Fed will lower the Federal target rate by 25 bps in December, a significant change from the 96% predicted a month ago.

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