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Market commentary 12/16/24

December 17, 2024

The Nasdaq hit 20,000 for the first time, while the Dow Jones and S&P 500 declined. Gains were limited to Communication Services, Consumer Discretionary, and Large Cap Growth. Economic reports showed rising CPI (2.7%), PPI (3%), and jobless claims. Markets anticipate a 25 basis point rate cut this week.