Entering the Christmas month! The Christmas market may continue to drive the U.S. stock market to new highs, with these sectors expected to become the "hottest opportunities"
Historically, in the seven trading days after Christmas each year, including the last five trading days of the year and the first two trading days of the following year, investors tend to be bullish, with a high probability of the U.S. stock market rising, known as the "Santa Claus Rally." Data shows that over the past 70 years, the s&p 500 index has an 80% chance of rising during these seven trading days.
The major uncertainty for the Federal Reserve: Powell might return mmf policy to normalcy!
The Federal Reserve may retreat somewhat to the background, as its ongoing focus on inflation is now an important responsibility of the next government.
After hitting the 53rd closing new high of the year, the US stock market is once again ushering in the 'Christmas rally.'
Historically, when the U.S. stock market performs strongly in both the first quarter and the first half of the year (like in 2024), the year almost always ends with an increase.
Key points for pre-market trading in the U.S. stock market: U.S. equity index futures edged slightly lower and intel's CEO resignation led to a nearly 4% increase in intel's pre-market trading.
Grain Lu 12th 2nd | 1. U.S. equity index futures edged down slightly before Monday's opening. Dow futures fell 0.03%, s&p 500 index futures fell 0.08%, and nasdaq futures fell 0.12%.
Express News | The s&p 500 index futures turned positive, and the nasdaq 100 index futures rose by 0.2%.
US stock market outlook: Most popular China concept stocks are mostly up before the market opens, miniso soared 16%; Bank of America's 2025 investment strategy is coming! Optimistic about small cap stocks.
Tesla rose 1.8% in pre-market trading, starting to launch the latest version of FSD, V13.2; the small cap drone stock UMAC surged over 21% in pre-market, with Trump's eldest son joining the company's advisory board; the record rise in the US stock market lays the foundation for an increase in December, and market sentiment is optimistic.