Fundstrat’s Tom Lee breaks down on CNBC why a weak start to December may still set the stage for a powerful year-end rally.

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The analysis centers on Fundstrat's Managing Partner, Thomas Lee, discussing market outlook for December. Key points include anticipation of a central bank pivot in the next couple of weeks. Quantitative tightening is ending. The Fed is expected to cut rates in December. This shift is viewed as a significant tailwind for market liquidity after a period of balance sheet shrinkage since April 2022. A comparison is drawn to September 2019, the last time quantitative tightening ended, noting that markets rallied 17% in three weeks. Lee suggests that caution from November, due to a data blackout, may lead to a performance chase, aided by seasonal tailwinds. The S&P 500, with a target of 7000-7350, reflecting year-end optimism.

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