12-05-2025 | Rubrik’s surge, a cautious Federal Reserve outlook, a fragile peace deal, and flat markets shape today’s global mood.

Companies: Rubrik lifts outlook. Rubrik reported quarterly revenue of 350 million dollars and earnings above expectations, driven by strong demand for subscriptions and improved cash generation, and shares of Rubrik rose about 13 percent after the announcement, reflecting investor confidence in the companys growth path. The Economy: Federal Reserve cut expected. A survey of economists shows a majority now expect the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by 25 basis points at its meeting on December nine and December ten, and expectations are tied to signs of a cooling labor market and easing inflation, with attention focused on the Personal Consumption Expenditures index release. International: Congo and Rwanda sign peace deal. Leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda signed a United States brokered agreement in Washington, with commitments on peace and economic integration, and the deal includes cooperation on critical minerals and aims to attract Western investment, though violence in eastern Congo remains a concern. Markets: Wall Street ends flat. United States stock indexes closed nearly unchanged as traders waited for key inflation data and assessed the outlook for interest rates, while the dollar hovered near a five week low, and Rubrik stood out with a sharp rise after its earnings release.