Rate Cuts and Rotation: The December Market Playbook

Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1443. The script discusses the transition into December 2025 with a bullish outlook primarily driven by an 87% market expectation of a Federal Reserve rate cut, fueling the anticipated Santa Claus rally. While the S&P 500 is strong (up 16% YTD), the focus is shifting from concentrated big tech leadership to a broader market rotation, particularly into quality defensive growth names like Health Care and cyclicals like Financials (XLF). The analyst recommends maintaining diversified core exposure (VTI), using QQQ for satellite growth, and capitalizing on falling yields by adding longduration bonds (TLT) as part of a strategic shift benefiting from anticipated monetary easing and improved economic momentum.