Santa Claus rally is nowhere in sight

Piper Sandler analysts note the Santa Claus rally is unlikely as U.S. stocks decline due to Federal Reserve actions and rising yields, despite intact market uptrends.

Trump 2.0 is a ‘recipe for volatility’ in 2025, says Piper

Piper Sandler warns that Trump's return to presidency may cause market volatility in 2025, likening it to Reagan's challenges with inflation and fiscal uncertainty.

Prepare for market whiplash in January, Yardeni says

Yardeni Research predicts increased market volatility in January as Trump prepares to retake office, providing potential buying opportunities amid changing inflation and interest rate expectations.

U.S. stocks higher at close of trade; Dow Jones Industrial Average up 1.18%

US stock futures inch lower after hawkish Fed rattles Wall St

U.S. stock futures dip after the Fed signals slower rate cuts; concerns grow over potential government shutdown affecting public services and employment.

U.S. stocks mixed at close of trade; Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.04%

U.S. stocks showed mixed results with gains in some sectors and losses in others, influenced by notable performers, market breadth, and commodities trading.

Post Fed correction could last through January, Yardeni says

Yardeni Research predicts a market correction following a Fed rate cut, citing unrealistic expectations for rate cuts in 2025, yet maintains a long-term bullish outlook for the S&P 500.

Asia stocks tumble on hawkish Fed jitters; Nikkei trims losses as BOJ holds

Asian stocks fell sharply, led by technology shares, as the Fed's slower rate cuts clouded market sentiment, with mixed reactions from Japan and ongoing concerns in China.

Tech selloff on less dovish Fed a ‘buying opportunity,’ Wedbush says

Wedbush analysts suggest a technology stock sell-off creates a buying opportunity, driven by AI advancements, with optimism for significant gains by 2025, especially benefiting firms like Tesla.

US stock futures steady after Wall St tumbles on prospect of fewer Fed rate cuts

U.S. stock futures steady as Fed cuts rates but projects fewer cuts in 2025; Wall Street slumps, especially in tech, amid profit-taking and lingering inflation concerns.