The major indexes fell to start the week as investors await key economic data — and more in Monday’s stock market recap.
We get Purchasing Managers’ Index Composite Final and Factory Orders reports Monday, with Tuesday and Wednesday bringing data on International Trade in Goods and Services and Productivity and Costs, respectively.
The latest jobless claims report comes out Thursday, which will give the Federal Reserve more information on the health of the economy heading into its next two-day meeting on Dec. 13.
Friday will bring reports on the Producer Price Index as well as Consumer Sentiment.
December’s Fed meeting is one of the most anticipated. The central bank is expected to ease rate hikes from 0.75% to 0.50%. But with inflation still high and the job market still strong, there’s concern the Fed may opt for another 0.75% hike.
In this morning’s stock market recap video, I’ll discuss why the bond market is overbought… what to expect from energy markets… if the Dow will rise or pull back… why I like industrial stocks… what to expect for the first half of the week…. And why the PPI can shape the coming weeks ahead!
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Stock Market Recap: By the Numbers
This morning’s stock market futures recap:
DOW (mini)
- Close: 34,429.88.
- Futures: 34,234.
- Change: -225.
S&P 500 (mini)
- Close: 4,071.7.
- Futures: 4,047.75.
- Change: -27.75.
NASDAQ (mini)
- Close: 11,994.26.
- Futures: 11,933.
- Change: -77.25.
RUSSELL (mini)
- Close: 1,892.84.
- Futures: 1,883.1.
- Change: -11.3.
Note: Updated as of 9:29 a.m. ET
To kick off the week, each Monday video will outline my weekly outlook and any actionable announcements, news or catalysts I’m watching. I’ll also outline exactly which opportunities I expect to unfold in the coming five trading days, so check out this short video for more information!
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- What Is the Dow and How Does It Work?
- A Beginner’s Guide to the Nasdaq and How to Trade It
- What Companies Make up the S&P 500 and How Can I Trade It?
- What Is the VIX? Understanding Stock Market Volatility
- A Beginner’s Guide to Stock Sector Analysis and Relative Strength
- How to Pick Winning Stocks With Simple Market Analysis Tools
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