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S&P 500 to finish 2025 at 7,000, Capital Economics forecasts

Capital Economics maintains a 2025 S&P 500 forecast of 7,000, despite recent market declines, citing EPS growth and a divergence from earnings yield trends.

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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.

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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.

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Government shutdown averted but bigger fiscal challenges ahead, says Goldman

The U.S. avoids a government shutdown with a spending extension, but major fiscal concerns arise from debt limit negotiations and the difficulty of achieving proposed spending cuts.

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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.

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Markets in 2024: Wall Street's high-octane rally keeps investors captive to the US

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Asia stocks rise on US inflation cheer; Honda-Nissan merger in focus

Asian stocks rose, driven by Wall Street gains and softer U.S. inflation data; Japanese stocks gained amid Honda-Nissan merger speculation, while broader Asian markets advanced.

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Investors hope for 'Santa Claus' rally as stocks lose steam

December's stock market faces challenges, with worries over rising yields and disappointing performance, though some see a potential for rebound after the recent pullback.

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

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US government shutdown showdown creates another investor worry

The article discusses challenges Trump faces in implementing his agenda, highlighted by congressional struggles to avoid a government shutdown, raising concerns for investors.