Investors debated the health of the economy, job market, and rate path after job openings dropped to a 30-month low in October.

Market indexes paused for the second day in a row, and the yield on Treasury bonds drifted lower as investors debated the direction of interest rates over the next few months.

Benchmark indexes declined Monday after tech and high-growth stocks were under pressure following worries about stretched valuations. Factory orders declined in October after transportation orders plunged.

Market indexes edged lower after strong gains in November, and investors reassessed the level and path of interest in the next few months. Cryptocurrency-linked stocks were in focus after bitcoin surpassed the $40,000 mark. Alaska Air's bid to acquire Hawaii Airlines is likely to face tough scrutiny from regulators.

U.S. market averages are set to extend their rally to the fifth week in a row as interest rate optimism dominates market sentiment. Crude oil traded sideways after OPEC+ announced production cuts, and gold edged higher on the dollar's weakness.

Stocks surged in November, and the U.S. benchmark indexes advanced between 8% and 11%. Crude oil prices fell 7%, and gold advanced 3% after interest rates neared peak rates and geopolitical tensions eased.

Stocks are set to advance after the latest update on the alternative measure of inflation slowed in October. The S&P 500 index and the Nasdaq Composite are set to deliver the best monthly gains in 26 months.



Market indexes on Wall Street extended sizeable gains in November, and Treasury yields eased to two-month lows. GDP growth in the third quarter was revised higher, reflecting higher government spending and inventory investment.

Market indexes advanced for the fifth week in a row and extended November gains as investors remained optimistic about the stable rate outlook.

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Stock market indexes rested for the second day in a row this week after rallying for four weeks in a row. Crude oil prices jumped after storms in the Black Sea forced Kazakhstan to slash production at its three largest oil fields.

Market indexes lacked direction for the second day in a row after advancing in previous four consecutive weeks. E-commerce-related stocks were in focus after a surge in online shopping during the Thanksgiving holiday.

Benchmark indexes struggled on Wall Street after advancing for four weeks in a row. Crude oil prices were in focus as OPEC+ struggled to agree on production levels for the next two months.

U.S. benchmark indexes are set to extend weekly gains for the fourth week in a row in the hopes of a stable rate outlook for the next two months.

Market averages extended November gains, and crude oil traded volatile after the OPEC+ postponed the meeting as Saudi Arabia worked to develop a consensus for production limits.



Stocks advanced, Treasury yields traded lower, and the bond market showed little movement after the release of the latest Fed's meeting minutes. Total mortgage application volume increased and reached a six-week high.

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