Magnificent 7 On Cue For Boxing Day Rally ?
@JC888:
On Thu, 26 Dec 2024 as traders approach another pivotal day for US markets, there are two crucial economic data releases that could sway market dynamics, amidst simmering concerns about inflation creeping back in 2025. (1) Spotlight will be on US weekly jobless claims report, that serves as a key indicator of the labour market's health. US Weekly Jobless Claims - Recap. For week ended 14 Dec 2024, initial claims decreased by -22,000 to 220,000 versus economists’ expectations of 230,000 claims. (see below) The data did not cause too any alarm to US market. In fact, it acted like a cushion to soften further fall out from Wednesday. That was when Fed chairman Mr Powell post FOMC press conference, rocked US market to the core, causing a plunge on Wed, 18 December 2024. (2) Additionally, the 7-