Core Viewpoint - The new Federal Reserve Chairman is urged to lower interest rates if the market is performing well, rather than negatively impacting the market without justification [1] Group 1 - The desire for a market that reacts positively to good news and negatively to bad news is emphasized, reflecting a return to traditional market behavior [1] - The potential for significant GDP growth, estimated at 10, 15, or even 20 points in a year, is highlighted as a benefit of maintaining a favorable market environment [1] - The assertion that inflation will self-correct over time, with the option to raise rates later if necessary, indicates a belief in a flexible monetary policy approach [1]

Economic Growth - GDP exceeded 4% [1] - Inflation is near 2% [1] Trade Policy Impact - Tariffs did not cause a Great Depression [1] - Shelves are not empty, and the economy did not crater [1]

Core Insights - The article provides a market analysis focusing on key financial indicators such as Gold Spot prices, the S&P 500, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, and US Small Cap stocks [1] Group 1: Gold Spot Analysis - Gold Spot prices are influenced by fluctuations in the US Dollar, which can impact investor sentiment and demand for gold as a safe-haven asset [1] - Recent trends indicate a correlation between rising Gold Spot prices and economic uncertainty, leading to increased investment in gold [1] Group 2: Equity Market Performance - The S&P 500 has shown resilience amid market volatility, reflecting strong corporate earnings and economic recovery signals [1] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average continues to be a barometer for large-cap stocks, with recent performance driven by key sectors such as technology and healthcare [1] - US Small Cap stocks are experiencing growth, indicating a positive outlook for smaller companies as economic conditions improve [1]

Economic Growth - Q3 GDP growth was reported at +4.3%, significantly above the expected +3.2%, marking the strongest growth in two years and an increase from Q2's +3.8% [2] - Core GDP for Q3 reached +2.9%, exceeding expectations by 30 basis points and the highest since Q1's +3.3% [3] Consumer Spending - Consumption contributed positively to GDP growth, reported at +3.5%, up from the anticipated +2.7% [2] Price Index - The Price Index for Q3 came in at +3.8%, exceeding expectations of +2.7% and the previous quarter's +2.1% [2] Durable Goods Orders - Preliminary Durable Goods Orders for October showed a decline of -2.2%, below the consensus estimate of -1.1%, marking the fourth negative print of 2025 [4] - Excluding volatile Transportation costs, Durable Goods Orders showed a slight increase of +0.2% in October, the weakest since April [5] Market Implications - Stronger economic growth and productivity may hinder the likelihood of Federal Reserve rate cuts, particularly at the upcoming January FOMC meeting, which had a low probability of a cut prior to these reports [6] - Market participants are reacting to these economic indicators, leading to a decline in indexes ahead of the trading session [6] Upcoming Data - December Consumer Confidence is expected to improve to 91.7 from 88.7, and Industrial Production and Capacity Utilization numbers for November are anticipated to be relatively muted [7]

THE S&P SINCE 2018. MEANTIME, WE GOT Q3 GDP OUT THIS MORNING. GROWTH COMING IN AT 4.3%.THAT IS SIGNIFICANTLY BEATING EXPECTATIONS. AND JOINING US THIS MORNING FROM THE WHITE HOUSE TO DISCUSS IS THE NATIONAL ECONOMIC COUNCIL DIRECTOR KEVIN HASSETT. KEVIN, GREAT TO HAVE YOU BACK.GOOD MORNING. >> OH THANKS. GREAT TO BE HERE.YEAH. >> WALK US THROUGH WHAT YOU THOUGHT WAS IMPORTANT AND WHETHER OR NOT I MEAN IT'S A GREAT BEAT. HOW MUCH WAS BOOSTED BY TRADE ELEMENTS.>> RIGHT. WELL IT'S REALLY A FANTASTIC NUMBER. AN ...

当地时间12月23日，美股主要指数小幅走低，截至发稿，道指跌0.06%，纳指跌0.16%，标普500指数跌0.06%。 | 代码 | 名称 | 现价 | 涨跌 | 涨跌幅 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | DJI | 道琼斯工业平均 | 48333.80 | -28.88 | -0.06% | | IXIC | 纳斯达克指数 | 23391.81 | -37.02 | -0.16% | | SPX | 标普500 | 6874.30 | -4.19 | -0.06% | 据新华社报道，美国商务部23日公布的首次预估数据显示，今年第三季度美国国内生产总值（GDP）环比按年率计算增长4.3%，高于第二季度3.8%的增 速。 美国科技七巨头普涨，亚马逊涨超1%。费城半导体指数跌0.62%，英伟达微涨0.34%，英特尔、超威半导体等多股下跌。 纳斯达克中国金龙指数跌1.2%，热门中概股多数承压，小鹏汽车跌超3.7%，名创优品、蔚来、理想、B站、金山云均跌超2%。 值得注意的是，黄金、白银在创下历史新高后，开始直线跳水回落，截至发稿，黄金飘绿，白银涨幅也大幅回落，显然，美国此前公布 ...

| (નદીકને | 名称 | 规价 | 涨跌 | 涨跌幅 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Dil | 道琼斯工业平均 | 48333.80 | -28.88 | -0.06% | | IXIC | 纳斯达克指数 | 23391.81 | -37.02 | -0.16% | | SPX | 标普500 | 6874.30 | -4.19 | -0.06% | 据新华社报道，美国商务部23日公布的首次预估数据显示，今年第三季度美国国内生产总值（GDP）环 比按年率计算增长4.3%，高于第二季度3.8%的增速。 美国科技七巨头普涨，亚马逊涨超1%。费城半导体指数跌0.62%，英伟达微涨0.34%，英特尔、超威半 导体等多股下跌。 当地时间12月23日，美股主要指数小幅走低，截至发稿，道指跌0.06%，纳指跌0.16%，标普500指数跌 0.06%。 美国商务部表示，三季度经济增速加快主要由于消费支出增长提速，以及出口和政府支出增加。数据显 示，当季占美国经济总量约70%的个人消费支出增长3.5%，政府消费支出和投资增幅为2.2%，出口增长 8.8%。反映企业投资状况的非住 ...

Market Overview - The VIX index settled at its lowest level in 12 months, indicating low volatility in the market, while equities are near all-time highs, suggesting that option premiums for hedging are relatively cheap [2][3] - Despite low volatility, historical trends suggest that such low levels of the VIX do not last long, typically only a few sessions [5] Economic Indicators - Recent consumer confidence data showed a reading of 89.1, below the estimate of 91, but above the previous reading of 88.7, indicating mixed consumer sentiment [6] - The GDP growth for Q3 was reported at over 1% above expectations, but there are concerns about the reliability of this data due to significant month-over-month changes, particularly an 18% increase in consumer exports from August to September [10][11] Consumer Behavior - There appears to be a bifurcation in the economy where consumer confidence is low, yet spending remains robust, supporting economic activity [7] - The healthcare sector is noted as a strong area for job growth, while manufacturing shows signs of weakness [17][18] Interest Rates and Monetary Policy - Expectations for a Fed rate cut in January have decreased significantly, from above 25% to 13%, reflecting market skepticism about the need for further cuts given the current economic data [19] - The Fed's potential for rate cuts may be limited if GDP growth remains strong, with the possibility of only one cut as an insurance measure to boost employment [17][19] Commodity Market Insights - The commodity market is experiencing strength, with gold reaching an all-time high above $4500 per ounce and silver also hitting record levels, driven by inflation concerns and economic growth [20][21] - Structural supply shortages in copper are expected to support prices, and there is anticipation of significant inventory builds in the grain markets [22][23] - The physical commodities market is likely to benefit from ongoing economic expansion, with potential impacts on housing market prices due to rising input costs [24][25]

Economic Indicators - The US Q3 real GDP rose by +4.3% (quarter-over-quarter annualized), exceeding expectations of +3.3% and up from Q2's +2.5% [3] - The Q3 GDP Price Index increased by +3.8% (quarter-over-quarter annualized), significantly higher than the expected +2.7% and up from Q2's +2.1% [3] - The Q3 core PCE Price Index rose by +2.9% (quarter-over-quarter annualized), aligning with expectations but up from Q2's +2.6% [3] Consumer Confidence and Manufacturing - The Conference Board's December US consumer confidence index decreased by -3.8 points to 89.1, below expectations of 91.0 [4] - The December Philadelphia Fed non-manufacturing index fell by -0.5 points to -16.8, weaker than the anticipated rise to -15.0 [4] - November US industrial production declined by -0.1% month-over-month, slightly below market expectations of +0.1% [6] - November manufacturing production fell by -0.4% month-over-month, also weaker than expectations of +0.1% [6] Durable Goods Orders - October durable goods orders decreased by -2.2% month-over-month, worse than the expected decline of -1.5% [5] - October durable goods orders excluding transportation rose by +0.2% month-over-month, slightly below market expectations of +0.3% [5] - October core capital goods orders (excluding transportation and defense), a proxy for capital spending, increased by +0.5% month-over-month, slightly above expectations of +0.3% [5] Market Performance - Stock indexes are mixed, influenced by a +3 basis point rise in the 10-year T-note yield following the strong Q3 GDP report [2] - The odds for a -25 basis point rate cut at the next FOMC meeting on January 28 were reduced to 13% from 20% due to the strong GDP report [2] - The "Magnificent Seven" stocks are mostly trading higher, providing some support to the broader market [2] - Seasonal factors are bullish for stocks, with historical data indicating that the S&P 500 has risen 75% of the time in the last two weeks of December, averaging a climb of 1.3% [6]

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