• Nvidia now generates over $100 billion in annual revenue, which is more than double its revenue a year ago. Yet, for the first time in 5 quarters, revenue growth did not grow by triple digits. The company currently projects revenue growth falling to 70% year-over-year. ₁

• At the end of September, markets were expecting the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by 0.25% six separate times by October 2025 (1.5% in total). As of mid-November, however, the market expected the Fed to cut barely three times. ₂



• The US stock market has far outperformed international markets. Over the past five years, the US has provided annual returns of more than 15% compared to around 12% for global stocks and just 4% for emerging stocks. _*3

• China remains one of President Trump's primary tariff targets. However, the rest of Asia may feel the ripple effects of any tariff policies. Asia, excluding China, has grown its share of exports to America from 11.7% in 2018 to 14.7% today. ₄

Sources:

1. WSJ “Nvidia’s Coming Year Will Be a Turbulent One”
2. MFS Beyond the News – BTN 11-18-24
3. WSJ “Emerging-Markets Stocks Have Rarely Been So Hated. It’s Time to Buy”
4. WSJ “Tariffs Aren’t the Only Trump Threat Facing Asian Economies”

*Past performance is not indicative of future performance