Markets and Economy

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Stocks Weaken as Employment Numbers Loom

The major indexes pulled back from last month's rally as Treasury yields ticked higher and investors looked ahead to the November Nonfarm Payrolls Report.

2024 Global Outlook: The Big Picture

Our outlook for 2024 is for a gradual U-shaped recovery composed of seemingly chaotic movements in economic data with turning points in policy rates and earnings growth.

Closing Market Update

The major indexes pulled back from last month's rally as Treasury yields ticked higher and investors looked ahead to the November Nonfarm Payrolls Report.

Today's Options Market Update

All of the major indices are lower except for the Russell 2000, which may suggest rotation is underway into the underperforming, rate-sensitive small-caps.

Opening Market Update

Bulls are pushing the U.S. market to near 2023 peaks even as Fed's Powell leaves open the possibility of future rate hikes. Eyes turn to crucial jobs data next.

Looking to the Futures

January Natural gas futures (NGF24) ended Friday’s session higher but remain below the $3 price level.

Stocks Extend Rally on Inflation, Rate Optimism

The major indexes rose for a fifth consecutive week behind a further drop in Treasury yields and growing confidence inflation will continue to recede.

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Stocks are starting the month of December on a high note as 10-year yields fall to two-month lows.

An Equities Rally, a GDP Revision, and the Likelihood of 'De-Dollarization'

Kathy Jones interviews Jens Nordvig about the current rate cycle—as well as talk of "de-dollarization"—while Liz Ann Sonders probes the GDP revision and looks ahead to a busy week of economic data.

Stocks Close Strong Month on Benign Inflation Data

Favorably viewed numbers in a key inflation gauge further boosted investor confidence that the Fed may be done hiking interest rates.