Futures

December 21, 8:32 AM

The jobless claims report, third-quarter GDP inflation readings, and the leading economic index may influence trading decisions.

AIR

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Asia Markets Mixed, Europe Slides, While Crude Oil Nears $75 – Global Markets Today While Us Was Sleeping

December 21, 7:48 AM

On Wednesday, December 20th, the U.S. stock markets closed with significant losses, with the S&P 500 impacted heavily by FedEx's performance and the Dow Jones ending its nine-day streak of gains.

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S&P 500, Nasdaq Set For Weaker Open As ‘FOMO’ Rally Cools: Analyst Says Only ‘Black Swan Could Upset Santa’s Sleigh’ Now

December 20, 8:17 AM

Bond yields remain contained, providing a reason for traders to maintain their investments in stocks.

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Asia Mixed, Europe Markets Mostly Dip, Brent Crude Hits $80 – Global Markets Today While Us Was Sleeping

December 20, 7:44 AM

On Tuesday, December 19th, U.S. stock markets ended higher buoyed by the Federal Reserve's recent dovish policy shift and anticipation of key inflation data. In economic data, November single-family housing starts surged to 1.143 million units, an 18.0% increase from October's revised figure of 969,000 units, marking the highest level since April 2022.

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Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Bounce Higher As Santa Claus Rally Awaits: Analyst Says December Typically ‘Second-Half Story’

December 19, 8:24 AM

Adding to the positive sentiment is an early Christmas gift from the Bank of Japan, which has maintained its ultra-loose monetary policy.

ACN

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Asia and Europe Markets Mostly Positive, Crude At $73 While Gold Remains Flat – Global Markets Today While US Was Sleeping

December 19, 8:11 AM

On Monday, December 18th, U.S. stock markets ended in green, positively driven by expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts and key economic data due this week. In economic data, the U.S. NAHBWells Fargo Housing Market Index increased to 37 in December, up from 34 the previous month, surpassing market predictions of 36.

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US Stock Futures Waver After 7-Week Winning Streak: Analyst Sees More Gains Piling Up On Dow’s Record Highs

December 18, 8:28 AM

Nevertheless, economic fundamentals are poised to improve in the new year as the Fed gradually reverses its rate hikes.

NIO

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Asia And Europe Markets Dip, Gold Holds Steady Above $2K – Global Markets Today While US Was Sleeping

December 18, 7:55 AM

On Friday, December 15th, U.S. stock markets ended mixed following a week marked by significant central bank policy announcements and important economic data. In economic data, December's NY Empire State Manufacturing Index hit a four-month low at -14.5, while U.S. industrial production rose 0.2% in November after October's revised 0.9% decrease.