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A Highly Unusual November for U.S. Markets: When History No Longer Guides the Future
According to the Stock Trader’s Almanac, the S&P 500 has historically gained 1.8% on average since 1950, and 1.6% in the year following a U.S. presidential election.
Puma Jumps Nearly 19%: The First Signal of a Major M&A Move or Just a Technical Rebound?
Global markets just witnessed a sharp rally in Puma’s stock, surging nearly 19% in a single session after reports that China’s Anta Sports is considering a takeover. The move isn’t just a price story it reflects the market’s anticipation of a multi-billion-dollar revaluation and potentially one of the biggest shake-ups in the global sportswear industry in years.
South Korea Holds Interest Rates Steady: Won Weakness and Housing Risks Narrow the Path for Monetary Easing
At its November policy meeting, the Bank of Korea (BOK) decided to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.50%, in line with broad market expectations. This marks the second consecutive pause in the rate-cut cycle, even as the Korean economy continues to need support for a more sustainable recovery.
THE FED’S DECEMBER DECISION: FROM “NEARLY CERTAIN” TO A 50/50 BET — WHAT CHANGED?
Just a month ago, financial markets were almost fully convinced that the Federal Reserve would proceed with another rate cut at its December 9–10 meeting. CME FedWatch showed expectations as high as 95%, reflecting strong confidence that the Fed would keep easing after two consecutive cuts.
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The Fed’s Policy Crossroads: Rate Cut Approved, But December Still in Doubt
On October 29, 2025, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted to cut its benchmark federal funds rate once again, bringing it down to a range of 3.75%–4.00%. However, what truly caught investors off guard wasn’t the cut itself — it was Chair Jerome Powell’s cautious tone, signaling that another reduction in December is far from guaranteed.
LVMH Rebounds in Q3 2025: Signs of Recovery and Challenges Ahead
On October 15, 2025, shares of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton soared by 13% in a single trading session after the world’s largest luxury group reported its first quarterly sales growth of the year — a 1% organic increase year-on-year . The news not only brought relief to shareholders but also sparked optimism across the broader luxury sector, which has been weighed down by sluggish demand, currency volatility, and a weaker global economy.
When the World Shook over Trump’s 100% Tariff — Ebila AI Stayed “Calmly Profitable” for Investors
On October 10, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump sent shockwaves through global financial markets by announcing a 100% tariff on all Chinese imports. This marked the most severe escalation in trade tensions in years, sparking widespread instability across stocks, currencies, and especially the cryptocurrency market. Within less than an hour of the announcement, Bitcoin (BTC) plunged sharply — at one point dropping to around $104,000, its steepest intraday decline in five years. According to data from CoinDesk and Cointelegraph, over $19 billion in leveraged positions were liquidated within just 30 minutes, triggering a domino effect across the crypto market.