Market Outlook & Economic Trends - Market reflects anticipation of a negotiated resolution to the government shutdown in the coming weeks [3] - Weak economic data suggests the Federal Reserve will likely implement a rate cut in December [3] - Cyclical sectors of the S&P 500 have experienced a significant collapse in relative price, nearing 35-year lows, indicating weakening economic conditions since the government shutdown [5] - Material stocks have plummeted since the shutdown, correlating with CPI inflation [6] - The economy is expected to slow, leading to broad easing from both monetary and fiscal authorities [9] Investment Strategy & Market Performance - Lower rates on short rates, lower bond yields, and a weaker dollar have been observed this year, alongside faster money growth [9] - High beta stocks, small-cap and micro-cap stocks, and international stocks are showing better results, reflecting policy changes [10] - Leadership is expected to emerge in high beta, small-cap, micro-cap, and international stocks [11] Economic Indicators & Concerns - ADP numbers are flat over the last 3 months [2] - Challenger layoffs have surged recently [3] - Consumer confidence is declining significantly [3]

The US economy continues to to defy the tariff doomsdayers. I think it would be very fair to say you've got growth from AI infrastructure. The other areas we think we underestimate the corporate space very very healthy balance sheets and that is also providing resiliency in the case of economic softening but it's also providing investment power and muscle and we're seeing that with the American companies really investing and that is helping power growth in the economy.There is probably another shooter drop ...

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Economic growth is expected to remain tepid through the second half of 2025, he said. ...

Malaysia is poised to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Thursday, with stable growth, benign inflation and a strengthening ringgit allowing the central bank to preserve policy ammunition https://t.co/P0NdguTczs ...

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