Benzinga·2025-12-30 10:21Market Overview - U.S. stock futures showed mixed performance after declines on Monday, with major indices fluctuating between gains and losses [1] - The Santa Claus rally, which started on December 24, appears to have resumed after a brief setback [1] Economic Context - President Trump intensified his conflict with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, threatening legal action over alleged incompetence, raising concerns about central bank independence [2] - Investors are facing a quiet week for economic data, with markets closed on Thursday for New Year's Day [2] Treasury Yields and Market Projections - The 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.12%, while the two-year bond was at 3.45% [3] - The CME Group's FedWatch tool indicates an 83.9% probability that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged in January [3] Stock Performance Highlights - TEN Holdings Inc. shares rose 16.31% following a $2.25 million private placement at $2.27 per share [5] - Fonar Corp. surged 24.49% after announcing a definitive agreement for a "take private" sale [5] - Boeing Co. increased by 0.58% after receiving an $8.6 billion contract from the Pentagon for the F-15 Israel Program [5] - Dermata Therapeutics Inc. was up 6.45% after closing a $12.4 million private placement [11] Sector Performance - Consumer discretionary, materials, and financials experienced the largest losses on Monday, while energy and real estate stocks closed higher [6] Analyst Insights - Comerica Wealth Management expresses cautious optimism for the U.S. economy, citing infrastructure spending, AI adoption, and resilient consumer demand as growth drivers [8] - The firm notes that recession risks remain below 30%, but inflation is expected to stay above the Federal Reserve's 2% target [8] - Investors are advised to adopt a defensive stance and consider small and micro-cap companies, as well as traditional value sectors like financials [9] Upcoming Economic Data - Key economic indicators to watch include October's S&P Case-Shiller home price index and December's Chicago Business Barometer, both scheduled for release on Tuesday [10]