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2 Min read | December 02, 2025

Market Monitor November 2025

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Market Monitor November 2025

Summary:

Rate cuts prospects, AI momentum, and strong earnings fueled gains

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November 2025 saw global markets rally on easing inflation and resilient earnings, though volatility persisted as investors weighed record S&P 500 net margins and earnings growth against sustainability concerns. The S&P 500 Index posted the 7th consecutive month in gains, the longest since August 2021. Cyclicals outperformed defensives, while AI mega‑caps remained central to gains, although Nvidia slipped 11% amid bubble fears and rising competition. Bond markets priced in a sharply higher probability of a December Fed rate cut after dovish signals from policymakers, weaker consumer confidence, and moderating inflation, driving Treasury yields lower. Equities initially surged on rate‑cut optimism but later pulled back, with the VIX climbing above 23 as credit spreads widened and geopolitical risks resurfaced. Regionally, Asia outperformed on tech strength, Europe lagged with cautious monetary stances, and emerging markets delivered mixed results. Overall, November highlighted both the opportunities of AI‑driven productivity and the fragility of valuations, leaving investors balancing optimism with caution heading into year‑end.

 

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