Market Pullback: Buy Now or Keep Waiting?

- The U.S. Federal Reserve is likely to cut rates by 25 basis points in December, marking the third consecutive reduction to a 3.50%-3.75% range. - Internal FOMC divisions and government shutdown-related data gaps complicate the decision, with labor market softness and persistent inflation above 2% key concerns. - Market expectations for a December cut have dropped to 63% as investors weigh labor resilience against inflation risks from tariffs and supply disruptions. - Divergent FOMC views persist, with so

- COAI Index plunged in Nov 2025 amid AI sector-wide selloff linked to C3.ai's leadership crisis and lawsuits. - C3.ai's $116M Q1 loss, CEO transition, and class-action lawsuit triggered toxic sentiment across crypto AI assets. - CLARITY Act's regulatory ambiguity worsened volatility by leaving AI crypto projects in legal gray areas. - Investors advised to hedge AI/crypto AI exposure through sector rotation and diversification into less correlated tech sectors.

- JPYC, Japan's first domestic stablecoin issuer, plans to allocate 80% of reserves to JGBs as BOJ tapers bond purchases. - Aims to issue ¥10 trillion in yen-pegged stablecoins over three years, potentially becoming largest JGB holders within years. - FSA supports yen-pegged stablecoin projects, but policymakers warn of risks to traditional banking systems and monetary policy control.