US inflation continued to cool in December, falling to 2.7% and beating expectations of 3.1%. Core inflation also declined to 2.6%, its lowest since early 2021. Energy costs rose notably while apparel and new vehicles saw minimal increases. October data remains unavailable due to a government shutdown.

Core inflation in the US cooled more than expected in November, hitting its lowest level in over four years at 2.6%. Shelter costs remain elevated while other categories show mixed pricing pressures. October data was unavailable due to a government shutdown. * Core inflation (excluding food and energy) fell to

TB is ST bearish... The short-term outlook (the next few weeks to a few months, possibly the first half of 2026) is bearish. The speaker explicitly states that risks are elevated and that Wall Street is "not exactly betting that this market's going to keep going higher&

**Short Term Forecast (1 Week): Bullish** The Federal Reserve's 25 basis point cut has catalyzed a broad-based rally, pushing the Russell 2000 to all-time highs and clearing resistance in the S&P 500 Equal-weighted ETF (RSP). While the QQQ (closing recently at $627.61) and SPX remain

If rate drop assumption is correct.

Expecting a pullback unless new info enters market

Short term (1 week): Bullish. QQQ broke above the late-October downtrend and reclaimed the 616/619 area; breadth improved sharply (71% above 20-day MA, >54% above 50-day MA), and small caps/semiconductors led. SPY/QQQ are within 1% of highs with bullish MACD crosses and supportive EMAs. VIX at

**Short‑Term (1 week)** – Bullish. * QQQ broke the late‑October downtrend and cleared the 616  resistance, closing at $619.25. * Breadth turned positive: ≈71 % of stocks are above their 20‑day MA and >54 % above the 50‑day MA, a four‑day “thrust” not seen since late‑August. * SPY

Short‑Term (1 week), Bullish with caution * QQQ has climbed from 585 → 614, breaking the late‑October downtrend and closing above the recent VWAP and point‑of‑control. * Breadth has turned positive: % of stocks above the 20‑day MA jumped to 71 % (from 61 % at the October peak). * Sector participation