Investors pin hopes on the ‘January barometer,' with stocks set to skip ‘Santa Claus rally' for a 3rd year

Core Viewpoint - The S&P 500 is expected to decline for the third consecutive year during the "Santa Claus rally" period, a phenomenon that has never occurred before [1] Group 1 - The S&P 500's potential decline during the holiday season indicates unusual market behavior [1]