Global Stocks Rise as Markets Price In a Possible December Fed Rate Cut

Global equities opened the week stronger on Monday as investor confidence improved amid rising expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut in December, despite policymakers remaining split on the timing. Markets are preparing for major catalysts, including U.S. retail sales and producer price data later this week, while the U.K. awaits a key budget announcement from finance minister Rachel Reeves. European stocks rebounded sharply, mirroring Wall Street’s late-Friday recovery after recent volatility driven by concerns over stretched tech valuations.