Group 1 - The U.S. stock market surged to record highs on Friday, driven by a lower-than-expected Consumer Price Index (CPI) for September, which provides stronger justification for the Federal Reserve to continue interest rate cuts in the upcoming meetings [1] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all closed at historical highs, with the Dow surpassing 47,000 points, marking the 13th record high this year [1] - Inflation indicators, including rent, are showing signs of deflation, but inflation remains sticky, and returning to the 2% target will take time according to Apollon Wealth Management [1] Group 2 - U.S. Treasury yields showed mixed movements, with the 3-year Treasury yield dropping to 3.49%, significantly below the effective federal funds rate of approximately 4.11% [2] - Market expectations indicate a total of 4 to 5 rate cuts of 25 basis points each by mid-2026, although the actual number of cuts may be lower according to Steven Blitz [2] - A positive slope in the short-end yield curve could trigger banks to release credit, restarting loan expansion, potentially occurring as early as next summer [2] Group 3 - Concerns about medium to long-term inflation pressures are echoed by other analysts, highlighting the lagging effects of Fed rate cuts and the potential end of balance sheet reduction by late 2025, which could accelerate inflation risks [3] - Factors such as a rebound in bank lending, increased demand for mortgages and refinancing, and fiscal stimulus from policies could reignite inflation [3]