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Today's Options Market Update

Stocks are in the red around midday following a barrage of economic data which included monthly jobs data and retail sales data.
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Today's delayed November jobs report at 8:30 a.m. ET is likely to set the tone. Analysts see lethargic growth of 30,000. Tech shares, especially AI, lost more ground Monday.
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Washington Watch

As Congress wraps up for 2025, all eyes are on whether lawmakers will extend health-insurance subsidies—the issue at the heart of the 43-day government shutdown earlier this year.
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Today's shutdown-delayed release of jobs and retail numbers was mixed, but stocks took the news in stride, staying relatively flat. Bears continue to circle big tech.
Looking to the Futures

Precious metals pushed higher to start the week after the dollar showed weakness.
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Tomorrow's jobs report, Thursday's Nike results and Friday's BOJ decision are weekly highlights, but focus could stay on fast-retreating tech stocks and rising Treasury yields.

Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook

The Dow Jones, S&P 500 Equal Weight and Russell 2000 all hit fresh all-time highs this week while tech stocks slumped on AI concerns. Will sector rotation be enough to set the bulls up for a year-end rally?
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Investors are navigating not just uncertainty, but an unstable environment influenced by tariffs and inflation, among other factors. While volatility may increase, there is likely room for another solid year in 2026, especially for fixed income and international stocks.

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