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Year To Date Performances:

1. Inflation edged higher in December, with the CPI rising 2.9% annually, up from November’s 2.7%, driven by a 4.4% surge in gasoline prices and a 3.2% jump in egg prices due to bird flu’s impact on supply. Shelter costs grew at their slowest pace since January 2022, while core CPI, excluding volatile food and energy prices, slowed to 3.2%, its lowest level in over a year. Wage growth also cooled, with hourly earnings rising 3.9% annually, down from November, suggesting inflationary pressures are easing. Economists are optimistic about inflation nearing the Fed's 2% target in 2025, barring potential disruptions from incoming Trump administration policies, including tariffs and tax cuts.

2. Israel and Hamas have reached a breakthrough ceasefire deal, ending a 15-month war marked by widespread devastation and tension. Negotiated through Qatari mediation with U.S. involvement, the agreement includes the release of hostages and has sparked celebrations in both Israel and Gaza. While this marks significant progress, its success depends on enduring commitment from incoming U.S. President Trump’s administration, which has influenced talks through envoy Steve Witkoff. Central to the deal was overcoming disagreements on military withdrawal and hostage releases, signaling a moment of fragile hope in a deeply divided conflict.

3. The 2024 domestic box office rebounded significantly, closing the year at $8.74 billion—just 3.4% below 2023’s total—after a first-half slump caused by strikes and release delays. Disney dominated with Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” ($650M domestic, $1B global), Marvel’s “Deadpool & Wolverine” (record-setting R-rated debut, $1B+ global), and “Moana 2” ($900M global). Universal’s “Wicked” led the studio to $1.8B, becoming the highest-grossing Broadway adaptation in film history. Warner Bros. and Sony also posted strong results, driven by franchise films. Analysts predict continued growth in 2025 and 2026, buoyed by blockbuster-packed calendars and the enduring appeal of established IP.

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   1. JPMorgan Chase has posted record profits due to better-than-expected fixed-income trading, investment banking returns and net interest income.

   2. Microsoft has launched a new version of its 365 Copilot Chat for its corporate clients.

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