Let's get to the broader markets. Our next guest is bullish about the new year. Says worries about tech's high valuations are misplaced.Joining us here this morning at Post9 is Tally Leisure, chief market strategist at the Wealth Consulting Group. Nice to have you in T. Welcome.>> Thank you. Good to be here. At least to have you, Dad.>> You're uh you're pretty constructive on next year. >> Yes. And I'm glad we're sitting down for that conversation because we see the S&P 500 achieving 85 8500 >> 8500 driven ...

Monetary Policy - Pakistan's central bank unexpectedly cut interest rates [1] International Finance - The interest rate cut follows the IMF's approval of another loan payment to Pakistan [1]

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Market Trends - The rapid increase in small-cap stocks is driven by declining interest rates and economic expansion [1]

Global Economy & Central Banks - US and European futures are gaining ahead of central bank decisions [1][49] - The market expects the Bank of England to cut interest rates by 25 basis points [3][96] - The Bank of Japan is expected to move rates higher to 075% [26][96] - The US 10-year Treasury yield is at 417%, and the Euro-dollar is at 117% [4][50] - The market is pricing in slightly over two rate cuts by 2026 [92] Geopolitics & Security - Australia is considering tougher gun laws after a terrorist attack that killed 16 people [1][5][48][65] - Ukraine may drop its bid for NATO membership in return for Western security guarantees [1][48] - The EU is considering seizing or monetizing Russian assets to fund Ukraine [18] Market & Industry Trends - Asian stocks are under pressure, tracking losses from the US session, with concerns around AI investment [20][21] - China's retail sales are up 13% year-over-year, below estimates, indicating economic weakness [22] - China has built seven large petrochemical hubs, raising fears of oversupply and pressure on other nations [40] - European defense sector is interesting due to potential pullback on Russia-Ukraine discussions, but NATO demands higher defense spending [63][64] Artificial Intelligence - PolyAI raised $86 million in Series D funding for its conversational AI voice agents [70] - PolyAI's voice AI agents can handle tasks equivalent to over 1000 full-time employees for individual customers [73] - PolyAI claims to deliver approximately $10 million of value per client, totaling almost $15 billion for 250 customers [75][76] - PolyAI's annual recurring revenue was just over $20 million last year, with a goal to double this year [83]

December 13, 2025 12:11 AM GMT Global Macro Commentary | Global December 12: The Fed Twist President Trump considers both Warsh and Hassett for next Fed chair, would like to be consulted on interest rates; Goolsbee's dissent more dovish than expected; Japan MoF Primary Dealer meeting hints at reduced long-end issuance, but more front-end; DXY at 98.40 (+0.1%); US 10y at 4.19 (+2.7bp). Rates accelerate their steepening amid developments in Fed leadership while risk assets sell off on AI financing concerns. D ...

Confidence among Japan’s large manufacturers rose to the highest level in four years, reinforcing market expectations for the BOJ to raise interest rates this week https://t.co/EU43X1XLL5 ...

Market Trends - Despite Donald Trump's trade actions since April, the American economy has remained stable [1] - Long-duration bond interest rates have shown surprising stability [1]

Group 1 - Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell aims to leave the economy in good shape before his term ends in May 2026, focusing on controlling inflation and maintaining a strong labor market [1][2][4] - Powell has not indicated whether he will remain on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors after his term, emphasizing his focus on his current responsibilities [4] - The question of succession is significant as President Trump considers potential candidates for the next Fed chair, with Kevin Warsh and Kevin Hassett being the leading options [6][8] Group 2 - Trump expressed his desire for the next Fed chair to be honest about interest rates, stating that the U.S. should have the lowest rates in the world [8]

Artificial intelligence is all the talk of the town, including with Chair Powell in his decision this week. Uh, how can the Fed understand AI well enough to know what that will do to, for example, productivity, which the chair talked about. >> Well, I don't think any of us, if we're honest, know when I talk to uh business people in California, they're extremely optimistic.Every CEO is optimistic. Some others are more der among economists. Honestly, I think there's every reason to believe generative AI could ...