Stock Market Eyes Record Highs In Coming Week, Says Analyst: 'Santa Claus Rally Is Real'
When stock market data dating back to 1928 is considered, the average gain during the Santa Claus trading window strengthens to 1.6%.
Source: benzinga.com
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When stock market data dating back to 1928 is considered, the average gain during the Santa Claus trading window strengthens to 1.6%.
Friday is the official start of the Santa Claus rally.
"In any event, bullishness has gotten a bit excessive of late," market veteran Ed Yardeni said in a note to clients on Wednesday.
Ryan Detrick of The Carson Group compared the pullback to an absence of Santa Claus rallies and subsequent losses in the years 2000 and 2008.
Bond yields remain contained, providing a reason for traders to maintain their investments in stocks.