Chart Of The Day: Will Santa Fire Up The S&P Sleigh?
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MoneyShow2.33K FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(2min)CommentsSummaryIs Santa ready to fire up the S&P 500 Index (SPX) sleigh? That would fit with the historical pattern this time of year.Policymakers delivered a 25-basis point reduction, and that qualifies as "good enough" for the bulls.In the short term, the stage could be a set for a run into year end. AlexSecret/iStock via Getty Images By Mike Larson Is Santa ready to fire up the S&P 500 Index (SPX) sleigh? That would fit with the historical pattern this time of year - and the Federal Reserve’s rate decision gives us a fundamentalThis article was written byMoneyShow2.33K FollowersFollowMoneyShow — an industry pioneer in investor education since 1981 — is a global, financial media company, operating the world's leading investment and trading conferences. Each show brings together thousands of investors to attend workshops, presentations and seminars given by the nation's top financial experts. The company also offers exclusive seminars-at-sea, with the investment industry's leading partners. In addition, MoneyShow operates the award-winning, multimedia online community, Moneyshow.com and publishes free Investing and Trading newsletters, which provide individual investors with exclusive ongoing access to the latest investment and trading ideas from the nation's most respected and trusted financial newsletter advisors.Quick InsightsHow does the recent Fed rate cut impact the near-term outlook for SPX?The 25-basis point Fed cut alleviates monetary policy concerns, supporting a potential year-end rally for the S&P 500.What seasonal pattern is relevant for SPX investors in December?Historically, SPX shows flat performance early December, with upward momentum typically building around the 11th trading day.Which macro risks could limit upside beyond the short-term rally?Persistent concerns include a lackluster job market, weak consumer sentiment, sticky inflation, and broader economic bifurcation, likely unresolved until 2026.Recommended For You