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Market Overview
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Year To Date Performances:

1. After cutting the Fed rate by a quarter-point to a 4.5%-4.75% range in November, the Federal Reserve stoked strong market expectations for another reduction in December, with the probability of a cut surpassing 70%. Some skepticism remains about cuts after December, as market indicators suggest a 71% chance the Fed may "skip" a rate adjustment in January. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell affirmed the Fed’s commitment to flexibility, emphasizing its focus on data-driven decisions amid political and economic uncertainties.

2. Sony has raised its 2025 revenue forecast to 12.7 trillion yen ($83 billion) and posted a stellar quarterly profit jump of 73% year-over-year, driven by strong performance in its gaming and network services division, home to the PlayStation brand. While PlayStation 5 sales declined by 22% in the September quarter, game software sales surged by 28%, reflecting a shift to digital purchases and the growth of PlayStation Plus. Sony also recently launched an upgraded PS5 Pro, featuring improved graphics and AI upscaling, hoping to spark interest as anticipation builds for blockbuster releases like Grand Theft Auto VI.

3. Nissan shares plunged over 10% after the automaker reported disappointing quarterly results and announced a 20% cut in global production capacity amid falling profits. Operating profit dropped nearly 85% year-over-year to 31.9 billion yen, while revenue slipped by 5%. The company also slashed its full-year revenue forecast from 14 trillion yen to 12.7 trillion yen and reduced its operating profit outlook by 70%. In response, Nissan plans workforce reductions, asset portfolio adjustments, and R&D prioritization to streamline costs and sustain profitability by 2026. CEO Makoto Uchida and top executives will also take voluntary pay cuts.

4. Headlines

   1. The S&P 500 had its best week in over a year following Donald Trump’s election win.

   2. European leaders are warning that without US funding, Europe would not be able to afford the financial burden of backing the war in Ukraine.

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