A Santa Claus rally will happen and with 'good cheer': Strategist
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AI-PoweredA strategist predicts a Santa Claus rally in the US stock market, citing positive momentum from the end of 2025, despite the Dow Jones being the only index to not close the week with gains.
Market impact analysis based on bullish sentiment with 78% confidence.
Article Context
US stocks (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) wrap up Friday's session in positive territory, led by the Nasdaq Composite's gains of 1.31% (or 301 points). The Dow Jones Industrial Average was the only market index to not close the final trading week of 2025 with weekly gains. State Street Investment Management chief investment strategist Michael Arone discusses his view on the strength of a Santa Claus Rally and his 2026 outlook on international bond markets (^TYX, ^TNX, ^FVX) after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates several times this past year. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Domination Overtime.
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