7 Minutes on Markets - 15 December 2025
Monetary policy: Smooth sailing into the New Year
Ben and Ahmer delve into the recent monetary policy updates, highlighting Jerome Powell's final meeting with the Federal Reserve and the subsequent transition to Scott Bessent as the new Chair. This change is anticipated to keep the economic tides steady despite noise surrounding potential interest rate cuts and tech stock volatility seen with Oracle's performance. In a year marked by strategic central bank actions and market resilience, investors can look forward to a potentially rewarding closure of 2025 if trends hold steady.
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