From the Desk - Economic Commentary
Brandon Casey, Member Strategies - 12/30/2025
U.S. stocks are little changed on the second to last trading day of the year. The DJIA is slightly lower, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq edged higher. All three major averages are coming off a losing session on Monday. Investors will be focused on the release of the December FOMC minutes later today.
Looking at economic data today, the S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Index showed national home prices rose by 0.4% in October and 1.4% over the last year, up from 1.3% the previous year. The 20-city index was up 0.3% for the month and 1.3% over the last year, down from 1.4% the previous month. Elsewhere, the FHFA Home Price Index increased 0.4% for the month and 1.7% over the last year.
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