Markets and Economy
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Minutes Ahead: Investors Get Look at Rate Debate
In an otherwise slow holiday week, one highlight is Fed minutes due at
2 p.m. ET. Thin volume has made trends tough to track, and stocks fell Monday amid tech and metals weakness.
Rate Debate: Fed Minutes Today Provide Inside Look
Stocks flattened and precious metals rebounded early ahead of this afternoon's Fed minutes, which could provide clues about the rate path. Geopolitical worries remain in focus.
Shortened Trading Week Features Fed Minutes
Fed minutes tomorrow highlight another holiday-shortened week where volume could be light. No major earnings or data are due, and trading is shortened Wednesday and shut Thursday.
Light Calendar to Watch With Stocks at Highs
Investors will look ahead to the new year with no major economic reports and only a few earnings releases on the calendar. Fed minutes and housing data will be in focus next week.
Markets Mull Strong GDP On Shortened Trading Day
Investors have a thin slate of earnings and economic data to monitor today, leaving the focus on the stronger-than-expected third-quarter GDP report with stocks at a record high.
Closing Thoughts on a Year of Uncertainty
At the end of 2025, Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones assess the resiliency of the economy.
Weekly Trader's Outlook
Stocks were able to register a late-week recovery, largely supported by yesterday's inflation data, but it's unclear whether a year-end rally is in the cards for investors.
CPI Next with Stocks in 4-Day Slump as Tech Wilts
The S&P 500 starts today on a four-day losing streak ahead of an ECB rate decision and U.S. CPI. Analysts expect a 0.3% headline inflation rise. FedEx and Nike report later today.
Market Snapshot | December 2025
Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.