Wall St Week Ahead: Investors hope for year-end gains


Latest data "likely provide a green light for the Santa Claus rally to take place this year," investment strategist Kourkafas said. — Reuters

NEW YORK: Investors hoping for traditional holiday cheer for the US stock market are encountering turbulence that could keep markets on edge into year-end.

Despite stock indices remaining on track for solid performance in 2025, the benchmark S&P 500 has edged lower so far in December, bucking historical trends that have shown it to be a strong month on average.

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