The stock market paused its end-of-year run following a strong GDP reading that led to a spike in bond yields. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell slightly, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite saw modest gains. The S&P 500 is down 0.2% from its Dec. 11 high.

Third-quarter GDP growth surged at a 4.3% annualized rate, surpassing expectations of 3% growth. This inflation-adjusted growth rate exceeded forecasts, indicating a stronger-than-expected economic performance.

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