Stock Index Futures Slip in Weak End to a Banner Year

Economic data released on Tuesday showed that the U.S. Chicago PMI rose to 43.5 in December, stronger than expectations of 39.8. Separately, the U.S. October S&P/CS HPI Composite - 20 n.s.a. eased to +1.3% y/y from +1.4% y/y in September, stronger than expectations of +1.1% y/y.“Wall Street is rounding out the year in a subdued fashion, capping a good year for stocks, albeit one that included a nervous moment or two,” according to Kyle Rodda, senior analyst at Capital.com. “The markets are pricing in a pret ...