Dow Jones Top Markets Headlines at 7 PM ET: Fed Minutes Suggest Caution About Further Cuts Early Next Year | U.S. ...

Fed minutes indicate caution regarding further rate cuts early next year, with some officials favoring steady rates. U.S. stocks are nearing record highs, defying 'Sell America' warnings, while Chicago Fed estimates show unemployment steady at 4.6%. South Korea's inflation eased to 2.1% in 2025. The BLS defended housing calculations amid data challenges. The Chicago Business Barometer rebounded but remains in contraction. U.S. home prices grew slowly, and activist investors are targeting banks. A surge in wealth-management deals is noted, while IPOs failed to resolve the VC liquidity crisis. Trump shows interest in cannabis, but investor response is lukewarm. Nasdaq faces scrutiny over small-cap listings, and enterprises are beginning to leverage AI effectively.