Thetradingchief
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2023 was a year of uncertainty and adjustments for the US stock market, as investors navigated a complex landscape of economic and monetary policy changes. While the year saw periods of both optimism and pessimism, the overarching narrative remains focused on the Fed's actions and their impact on the broader economy.
To evaluate US stock market performance, let's review the $S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$'s progress this year:
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To evaluate US stock market performance, let's review the $S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$'s progress this year:
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Thetradingchief
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Wall Street is counting on the so-called Santa Claus Rally to bring record highs as markets close out 2023 with strong gains.
The S&P 500 ( $S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ ) is up over 4% in December alone and has risen 24% this year, bringing it within 1% of a new all-time high. The benchmark index is also on track for its eighth straight positive week.
If history is any indication, that momentum is likely to continue in the short-term. The end of the year tends to be a strong period for stocks, a ph...
The S&P 500 ( $S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ ) is up over 4% in December alone and has risen 24% this year, bringing it within 1% of a new all-time high. The benchmark index is also on track for its eighth straight positive week.
If history is any indication, that momentum is likely to continue in the short-term. The end of the year tends to be a strong period for stocks, a ph...
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>>Market Color .SPX - S&P500 index option volume at midday totals 1548043 contracts as the index trades near $4144.21 (26.84). Front term atm implied vols are near 18.0% and the CBOE VIX is currently near 20.36 (-0.91).
>>Market Color @ENER - Energy sector option volume is moderate today, with calls leading puts 7 to 4 and 634991 contracts changing hands. Most actives include Enphase Energy(ENPH), Exxon Mobil(XOM), First Solar(FSLR). The sector ETF, XLE is down -0.235 to 84.39...
>>Market Color @ENER - Energy sector option volume is moderate today, with calls leading puts 7 to 4 and 634991 contracts changing hands. Most actives include Enphase Energy(ENPH), Exxon Mobil(XOM), First Solar(FSLR). The sector ETF, XLE is down -0.235 to 84.39...
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