Investors wondering whether markets can continue their torrid rally are eyeing a nearly $6 trillion pile of cash on the sidelines.
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US retail sales beat expectations; weekly jobless claims fall
U.S. retail sales unexpectedly rose in November as the holiday shopping season got off to a brisk start amid deep discounting.
Read More US retail sales beat expectations; weekly jobless claims fallFederal Reserve Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged, Indicates 3 Cuts Coming Next Year
The Federal Reserve kept interest rate predictions the same on Wednesday for the third time in a row, which could point to signs that inflation could possibly begin to slow down.
Read More Federal Reserve Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged, Indicates 3 Cuts Coming Next YearWhy are US stocks sluggish? Some blame a looming $5 trillion options expiration
Dealers squaring their books ahead of an options expiration may be helping to tamp down swings in U.S. stocks.
Read More Why are US stocks sluggish? Some blame a looming $5 trillion options expirationS&P, Nasdaq muted as markets brace for inflation and Fed
The S&P 500 was muted and Nasdaq inched lower on Monday in the run-up to an action-packed week that includes the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting and inflation data.
Read More S&P, Nasdaq muted as markets brace for inflation and FedUS labor market shows strength amid surge in payrolls gains
U.S. job growth accelerated in November while the unemployment rate fell to 3.7%.
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