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Santa Claus Rally, Fed Minutes and Other Can't Miss Items this Week
Markets enter the final week of 2025 with focus on the traditional "Santa Claus Rally" period that historically sees stocks gain during the last five trading days of December and first two days of January. The week features an abbreviated trading calendar with markets closed Thursday for New Year's Day and light volume expected throughout as institutional participation remains reduced following the Christmas break. Tuesday's FOMC meeting minutes will provide the only major catalyst, offering detailed insights into the Federal Reserve's December policy deliberations and the internal debates that shaped the more ... (full story)
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