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Wall Street is awaiting the November CPI report, the first after the government shutdown, with expectations of a 3.1% inflation rate, potentially lower, which could influence interest rate policies and market momentum for 2026. The report's timing and data collection issues due to the shutdown add uncertainty to its impact.
The Senate's version of the Big Beautiful Bill faces challenges due to disagreements over Medicaid cuts and energy tax credits, with market reactions remaining mixed despite political tensions and potential impacts on federal deficits and healthcare coverage.
Health stocks fell sharply after Donald Trump nominated vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as US Health Secretary, raising concerns about potential regulatory changes. Shares in major pharmaceutical companies like Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, and GSK dropped significantly, reflecting investor uncertainty. Kennedy's stance against "Big Pharma" and his history of spreading controversial health information have spooked the market, despite unclear policy directions. The nomination, if confirmed, could signal a shift from previous administrations' approaches to healthcare regulation.
Solar stocks, including First Solar and Enphase Energy, fell sharply after Donald Trump was declared the winner of the presidential election, as his campaign promises to reverse Biden's renewable energy policies. The Invesco Solar ETF dropped nearly 11% amid concerns over potential policy shifts favoring fossil fuels. Trump's ability to enact these changes depends on Republican success in remaining House races, with the party already holding a slight Senate majority.