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Markets and Economy

Jobs Data Next as Venezuela, Oil Prices Tracked

Wall Street responded positively Monday to weekend U.S. strikes on Venezuela. Focus could stay on developments there and in oil today before jobs data start rolling in tomorrow.

Markets and Economy

Geopolitics Still Center Stage with Data on Hiatus

With jobs data ahead starting Wednesday but no major earnings or numbers today, focus could continue to be on the situation in Venezuela. The "Santa Claus" rally failed to show up.

Markets and Economy

Jobs Data, U.S. Action Vs. Venezuela in Focus

Ahead of Friday's jobs report, investors might focus on the U.S. action against Venezuela and a tech industry meeting featuring Nvidia's CEO. Manufacturing data are due today, but earnings are sparse.

Markets and Economy

Forward/Backward: 2025 Review With a Note on Venezuela

The capture of Venezuelan President Maduro has been digested well by global markets, which is in keeping with 2025’s theme of massive volatility and solid index-level returns.

Futures

Looking to the Futures

Crude oil futures (/CLG26) ended the week lower as U.S. gasoline inventories move into a surplus.

Trading

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Stocks are mostly higher to start the New Year, yet remain on track for weekly losses as investors search for areas in the market to put fresh capital to work.

Markets and Economy

Quiet Trading Likely as Markets Kick off 2026

Stocks start 2026 on a four-day skid after another drop Wednesday amid little news. Trading could be light between the holiday and the weekend. No major data or earnings are due.

Markets and Economy

Farewell, 2025: Stocks Down for Week, up 17% YTD

The S&P 500 index is down three straight days but up 17% for the year. Jobless claims are the only data on tap but today is a full trading session before tomorrow's holiday.

Closing Thoughts on a Year of Uncertainty

At the end of 2025, Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones assess the resiliency of the economy.

Markets and Economy

CPI Next with Stocks in 4-Day Slump as Tech Wilts

The S&P 500 starts today on a four-day losing streak ahead of an ECB rate decision and U.S. CPI. Analysts expect a 0.3% headline inflation rise. FedEx and Nike report later today.

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