End to Shutdown Overshadowed by Rate-Cut Concerns

Published on November 20, 2025

Stocks started the week with strong gains following the government reopening agreement, but the momentum was quickly erased by concerns over Federal Reserve policy. Hesitancy from Fed Chairman Powell to cut rates pushed down the odds of a December cut, causing the Dow to drop significantly from its record level.

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US Department of Labor awards $1M to support disaster-relief jobs for Alaska residents affected by Typhoon Halong

November 20, 2025
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today awarded $1 million in grant funding to support disaster-relief jobs and employment and training services for Alaska residents in the aftermath of severe storms and flooding caused by Typhoon Halong. Beginning Oct. 8 and continuing through Oct. 13, 2025, the remnants of Typhoon Halong caused a series of powerful storms that struck substantial portions

The End of the Strong Dollar Cycle

November 20, 2025
The gains were erased after Federal Reserve officials hinted they were hesitant to cut rates, leading to broad market losses. This challenging environment reinforces the long-term need for investors to seek global diversification outside of the overvalued U.S. dollar and domestic assets.