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Jim Cramer’s Strategy for Monday’s Stock Market Rebound
Stocks surged Monday, driven by de-escalating Middle East tensions and optimistic outlooks. Qnity Electronics and GE Vernova were notable gainers, with GE Vernova hitting a 52-week high amid strong demand for AI infrastructure. Analysts remain bullish on Apple’s China prospects, citing high upgrade intentions and upcoming foldable iPhone demand. The market shows signs of recovery after being oversold, with strategists advising to capitalize on the current uptrend.
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Investors Cheer as the Fed Delivers a Hawkish Rate Cut
The Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark rate by 25 bps, paired with a new $40 billion Treasury‑bill purchase program and an upgraded 2026 GDP growth forecast to 2.3 %. Chair Powell dismissed further hikes, prompting equity markets to rally and expectations of a year‑end “Santa Claus” surge. Meanwhile, President Trump’s criticism of Europe’s response to the Ukraine war heightened geopolitical tension, raising risk for tech and defense sectors that rely on transatlantic coordination and joint R&D. Investors are cautioned that policy uncertainty could increase volatility.
