Economic Outlook - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent forecasts a "bountiful" economy in 2026, with expectations of real affordability relief for families and meaningful progress on prices, wages, and housing [1][2] - Bessent emphasizes that 2025 is a preparatory year, while 2026 is expected to yield significant economic benefits, contingent on the government remaining operational [2] Tax Refunds and Income Growth - Substantial tax refunds for working American households are anticipated in the first quarter, which will lead to increased real incomes and improved job growth [3][6] - Estimated tax refunds of $1,000 to $2,000 are expected to contribute to a productivity boom in 2026, provided political challenges do not hinder progress [6] Inflation and Affordability - Bessent predicts a significant drop in inflation within the first six months of the next year, attributing this to falling rents and lower energy prices [6] - The administration's policies, particularly regarding immigration, are argued to have previously inflated rents, but recent enforcement measures are leading to a decrease in rental costs [6] Economic Growth and Market Performance - The economy is diversifying beyond Big Tech, with positive performance observed in other sectors of the stock market [7] - Bessent asserts that growth does not inherently create inflation; rather, inflation arises from demand exceeding supply, and deregulation policies are enhancing supply across various sectors [8] Future Economic Conditions - The expectation is set for a return to a non-inflationary growth environment where both lower-income households and working Americans benefit, suggesting a favorable year ahead for both Main Street and Wall Street [9]

RETAIL SALES WERE FLAT THIS MORNING, BUT THE CONTROL GROUP, WHICH FEEDS INTO GDP, WAS PRETTY STRONG. SO THAT'S GOING TO MAKE GDP NUMBERS LOOK GOOD. >> YEAH, A LITTLE BETTER.AUTOS AND AUTO AND GAS TALK MORE ABOUT THE DATA TODAY AND THE MARKET. JOINING US TODAY IS ED YARDENI PRESIDENT OF YARDENI RESEARCH WHO JOINS US HERE AT POST NINE. HAPPY HOLIDAYS.ED GOOD TO SEE YOU. CAN YOU BUNDLE ALL THIS DATA INTO A COUPLE OF PHRASES. >> YEAH, I THINK THE ECONOMY IN TERMS OF FINAL DEMAND GDP GROWTH IS STILL QUITE GOOD.L ...

15 December 2025 | 1:14PM HKT Economics Research China: November activity data broadly missed market expectations November activity data broadly missed market expectations, especially for retail sales. Industrial production (IP) growth edged down in year-on-year terms despite the notable improvement in export growth, with slower output growth in automobile and utilities industries more than offsetting faster output growth in the special equipment and pharmaceuticals industries. Fixed asset investment (FAI) ...

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Core Points - The Federal Reserve announced a 25 basis point rate cut, lowering the federal funds rate target range to 3.50%-3.75%, aligning with market expectations for a "hawkish cut" [1] - This marks the third consecutive rate cut by the Federal Reserve, totaling a cumulative reduction of 75 basis points for the year [2] - The decision was passed with a vote of 9 in favor and 3 against, indicating a split within the committee, with notable dissent from the Kansas City and Chicago Fed presidents [2][3] - The Fed's statement highlighted that further rate cuts would depend on evidence of deterioration in the labor market [4] - The threshold for future rate cuts has been raised, with the timing and magnitude of cuts now contingent on changes in economic outlook [5] - The "dot plot" indicates that the Fed expects only one more rate cut in 2026 and another in 2027, with rates projected to return to a long-term level of 3% [6] - The committee raised its GDP growth forecast for 2026 by 0.5 percentage points to 2.3%, while still anticipating inflation to remain above the 2% target until 2028 [8] - The Fed announced plans to resume purchasing U.S. Treasury securities, starting with $40 billion in short-term bonds, following concerns about pressures in the overnight funding market [8] - There are concerns regarding the independence of the Federal Reserve, as recent comments from the White House suggest dissatisfaction with the pace of rate cuts [8]

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Market Overview - The US stock market showed slight gains with the Dow Jones up 0.22% to 47,954.99 points, the S&P 500 up 0.19% to 6,870.4 points, and the Nasdaq up 0.31% to 23,578.13 points [9][10] - European markets had mixed results, with the German DAX index rising 0.73% to 24,056.06 points, while the French CAC40 and UK FTSE 100 indices fell by 0.09% and 0.45% respectively [9][10] - In the Asia-Pacific region, the Hang Seng Index increased by 0.58% to 26,085.08 points, while the Nikkei 225 index decreased by 1.05% to 50,491.87 points [9][10] Economic Indicators - The US GDP growth rate is projected to reach 3% for the year, with expectations of a significant decline in inflation next year [8][10] - China's foreign exchange reserves stood at $33,464 billion as of the end of November, marking a $30 billion increase from October [11] - The total number of credit cards and combined loan cards issued in China reached 707 million, reflecting a decrease of 8 million from the previous quarter and a decline of approximately 100 million from the historical peak in 2022 [13] Company News - Baidu Group saw a nearly 6% increase in stock price, while Qifu Technology and Wanguo Data also experienced gains of over 4% [14] - Yum China announced a planned acquisition of a 51% stake in Hefei Zhongke Shengu Technology Development Co., with a tentative purchase price of 100 million yuan [14] - A-share announcements included a final issuance rate of 0.03348913% for Muxi Co., and a licensing agreement between Aowei New Materials and its affiliate Zhiyuan Innovation for 26 million yuan [14]

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But our next guest says based on the data the Fed should not cut rates next week. Torson SLock is the chief economist over Apollo Global Management. Torston, thanks for being with us right now.Take us through the case as to why the Fed needs to hold steady. >> Well, if you look at the incoming data, for example, we had a lot of discussions here now about a month ago of course of Triricolor and First Brands and whether the credit cycle was about to get worse. But if you look at the actual numbers for default ...