Investors have a thin slate of earnings and economic data to monitor today, leaving the focus on the stronger-than-expected third-quarter GDP report with stocks at a record high.

Investors will be monitoring the GDP and Consumer Confidence reports with earnings season in hibernation during a shortened holiday week.

Stocks fell after official data show the U.S. economy grew by 4.3% in the third quarter, the fastest pace in two years.

Gold prices surged to all-time highs as the dollar continues to see underlying weakness.

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Improving investor sentiment around AI helped stocks claw back late last week, while trading could be light in coming days ahead of holiday closures. GDP data is due tomorrow.

Stocks are higher across the board, led by gains in the Russell 2000, as investors position ahead of a data-light, holiday-shortened week.

Stocks were able to register a late-week recovery, largely supported by yesterday's inflation data, but it's unclear whether a year-end rally is in the cards for investors.

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