Markets and Economy
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Schwab Market Update
The SPX rallied Friday but late selling led to a finish near the 50-day moving average. Staying above that could be key if a 'Santa Claus rally' is to emerge amid thin data.
Looking to the Futures
Copper dropped to the lowest level in nearly a month this week after FOMC members updated their expectations for interest rates.
PCE Price Data Ahead After Fed's Cautious Outlook
Today features PCE prices, the inflation report most closely watched by the Fed, as well as a look at consumer sentiment. Washington is also in focus amid a shutdown showdown.
2025 Market Outlook: Fixed Income
As we approach 2025, what can investors expect from muni bonds, investment-grade corporate bonds, and the fixed income markets in the new year?
Today's Options Market Update
Yields dipped and stock indexes came off their worse levels after the Personal Consumption Expenditures price report for November had a lower-than-expected 0.1% rise.
Weekly Trader's Outlook
Stocks experienced a midweek correction following a hawkish FOMC meeting, but are recovering lost ground today following a cool PCE report.
Markets Dealing With Aftermath of Fed
On Wednesday, Federal Reserve policymakers indicated that they may only lower rates twice in 2025, and their outlook sent U.S. stocks sharply lower. The VIX surged.
Stocks Plunge After Fed Outlook Disappoints
U.S. stocks retreated as the Fed indicated it likely would lower rates only twice in 2025. The Dow dropped more than 1,000 points, and the S&P slid almost 3%. The Nasdaq lost 3.6%.
Fed Cuts Interest Rate, Projects Fewer Cuts Ahead
With economic growth rising at a stronger rate than expected for this part of the cycle and inflation holding above the 2.0% target, the Fed appears more cautious about the need for rate cuts.
Fed Expected to Announce Another Rate Cut
Federal Reserve policymakers will complete their last meeting of 2024 today, and investors are forecasting a reduction of 25 basis points in the target fed funds rate.