<p>Federal Reserve officials once again fueled expectations for a rate cut in December, with the three major U.S. stock indices rising for two consecutive days. The Nasdaq closed up 2.7%, marking its best performance in six months; technology stocks led the rally, with Tesla rebounding nearly 7%, leading the seven tech giants. Google rose over 6%, reaching an all-time high alongside Apple; chip stocks also gained, with Broadcom soaring 11%</p>

- The Federal Reserve officials have renewed expectations for a rate cut in December, leading to gains in major U.S. stock indices, with the S&P 500 rising nearly 1.6%.  
- Tesla rebounded nearly 7%, leading tech stocks, while the chip index rose 4.6%, and Chinese stocks outperformed with Baidu and Alibaba gaining over 7% and 5%, respectively.  
- Global markets are reacting to geopolitical tensions, including discussions between U.S. and Chinese leaders, and Japan's military developments near Taiwan, alongside significant movements in AI and cryptocurrency sectors.

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Breakfast | Federal Reserve's December rate cut expectations heat up, three major U.S. stock indices rise for two consecutive days, with technology stocks leading the gains