Stocks fell during midday trading, primarily driven by declines in technology shares. The Dow dropped sharply, while the Nasdaq faced significant losses, particularly among chipmakers and Tesla.
Stocks fell amid tech share decline
Dow dropped about 600 points
Nasdaq down over 2%
Flight disruptions may continue
Interest-rate cut implied for December
Precious metals rose in value
Swiss franc strengthened against dollar
Stocks fall as a tech slump amid federal reserve uncertainty impacts markets. The slump amid Fed decisions causes tech stocks decline and a dow drop, highlighting investor caution amid ongoing fed uncertainty on November 13 2025.
Sharp Decline in Major Tech Stocks and Market Indices
Stocks experienced significant declines on November 13, 2025, as technology shares sharply dropped due to doubts over the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates in December. Key highlights include: [3][2]
The Nasdaq Composite fell 2.3%, with major chipmakers Nvidia and Broadcom losing over 4%.
Tesla declined 6.6%, and data-center operator CoreWeave dropped 8.3%, worsening the Nasdaq’s November loss to 3.6%.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 798 points or 1.7%, with Disney shares falling 7.7% after reporting revenue below market expectations.
Uncertainty Over Federal Reserve’s December Interest Rate Decision
Investor expectations have shifted, reflecting uncertainty around whether the Fed will reduce interest rates at its meeting scheduled for December 10. Key points: [5][4]
Market futures now price about a 50% chance of a rate cut, down from around 70% a week earlier.
The Fed cut rates to a 3.75%-4.00% target in October, the lowest since 2022.
The balance sheet reduction is set to conclude by December 1.
Inflation remains above the Fed’s 2% target at about 3%.
Economic data, including key labor market reports, have been delayed due to a recent government shutdown, complicating policymaker assessments.
Fed officials express differing views; some urge caution, while others see the need for additional stimulus.
Stocks That Defied the Selloff
Despite the broad market losses, certain companies performed well: [7][8]
Cisco Systems shares rose 4.6%, nearing a 25-year high after raising its revenue outlook driven by strong AI networking demand.
Verizon gained 0.8% following announcements of planned layoffs of approximately 15,000 employees.
Other Market Movements and Economic Indicators
Precious metals futures declined slightly after recent record highs in silver.
Bitcoin fell 3.4% to around $98,076, about 22% below its intraday October peak.
The Swiss franc strengthened against the dollar amid speculation about possible U.S. tariff reductions on Swiss goods. [8][7]
Key Market Moves on November 13, 2025
Nasdaq Composite: -2.3%
Dow Jones Industrial Average: -798 points (-1.7%)
Nvidia: -4%+
Broadcom: -4%+
Tesla: -6.6%
CoreWeave: -8.3%
Disney: -7.7%
Cisco Systems: +4.6%
Verizon: +0.8%
Bitcoin: -3.4% to ~$98,076
Implications of Federal Reserve Uncertainty on Markets
The market’s cautious stance reflects the ongoing challenge faced by the Fed in balancing inflation concerns against economic growth risks. The internal division among Fed policymakers and incomplete economic data releases are adding to investor uncertainty. [10][9]
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