From Dow Jones & Company: 2024-12-30 05:40:36

U.S. stocks are expected to decline on Monday due to concerns about high interest rates and increasing government debt. Dow Jones futures dropped 0.2%, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures also fell by the same percentage.

Investors are worried that the Federal Reserve might not lower interest rates as much as anticipated in 2025, as inflation remains above the central bank’s target of 2%. This uncertainty is contributing to the market’s negative outlook for the day.



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