Wall Street ended last week with a strong rally on Friday, reversing a challenging start to 2025. However, despite the gains, the major indexes closed the week slightly down, reflecting the broader market’s cautious outlook.
Market Recap
Friday Gains:
S&P 500: +1.26% to 5,942.47
Dow Jones: +0.8% to 42,732.13
Nasdaq: +1.77% to 19,621.68
Weekly Performance:
S&P 500: -0.48%
Dow Jones: -0.60%
Nasdaq: -0.51%
Tech stocks were the highlight, with Nvidia rising 4.7% and Super Micro Computer surging 10.9%. However, these gains couldn’t offset earlier losses.
Key Events to Watch This Week
Economic Data Releases
ISM Services Index (Tuesday): A key measure of economic activity in the services sector.
December Jobs Report (Friday):
Citi strategists forecast 120,000 new jobs with an unemployment rate increase to 4.4%.
Risks of weaker employment figures are notable.
Federal Reserve Insights
FOMC Minutes (Wednesday): Markets will analyze the Federal Reserve’s December meeting minutes for clues on monetary policy direction.
Strategist Outlook
Citi strategists suggest that with Treasury real yields and the dollar remaining high, economic cooling may persist until the Federal Reserve resumes rate cuts. They anticipate a shift in focus from inflation to a softening labor market over the coming months.
Tracking Market Trends with FMP APIs
To stay ahead of market trends and analyze the impact of economic data on major indexes, you can utilize the following tools:
Earnings Calendar API: Track key earnings reports to gauge market sentiment.
Economics Calendar API: Stay updated on economic events like ISM data and job reports.
Conclusion
The market is entering the new year cautiously, with key economic data and Federal Reserve commentary set to influence sentiment. Investors should keep a close watch on labor market trends and Fed policy signals for insights into the direction of the U.S. economy.
