Why December 16 to 18 Could Be Big Days for the S&P 500 Index

With the Federal Reserve's final meeting of the year now in the rearview, there aren't too many days left in 2025. However, before investors head off for the holiday season, there could still be some fireworks that strongly impact the broader benchmark S&P 500 index this year, most of which will come out over the next few days.The government plans to release several important pieces of economic data, some of which were delayed due to the government shutdown. Here's why Dec. 16 to Dec. 18 could be big days for the S&P 500 index.Now up over 17.5% (as of Dec. 11), the stock market looks like it's headed for a third consecutive strong year. While the last three years have been marked by intense volatility, they have all ended firmly in the green, generating strong returns for investors. However, that doesn't mean there isn't also strong uncertainty among investors, who have been bracing for a number of headwinds, including high inflation, a recession, or even a period of stagflation.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool