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Congress, PMI Data On Tap After 5-Day Stock Skid
The S&P 500 index is on a five-day skid heading into today's ISM Manufacturing PMI data and the swearing in of a new Congress. Late technical strength showed up yesterday.
Today's Options Market Update
Stocks were in the green in early morning trading but have lost momentum and are now lower across the board halfway through today’s trading session.
Stocks Open 2025 on Loss Streak, Awaiting Jobs Data
The SPX starts the new year on a four-day losing streak. Investors await jobless claims and possibly quarterly deliveries from Tesla as they return from the holiday.
Schwab Market Update
After four straight drops, stocks revived to begin 2025 as Treasury yields fell and late-year profit taking appeared to fade. Jobless claims slipped, reinforcing rate pause ideas.
Looking to the Futures
The South African rand was the fifth best performing emerging-market currency last year.
Stocks End Lower Again Despite Yields Falling
Stocks ended lower again in another day of profit taking despite yields giving back some of their strong recent gains. Almost every sector lost ground.
Smattering of Data Ahead in Holiday-Shortened Week
This week, truncated by Wednesday's holiday, includes ISM Manufacturing, pending home sales, and Tesla's vehicle delivery data. Treasury yields kept the pressure on stocks Friday.
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?
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.
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%.