NEW YORK / LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – December, traditionally a strong month for the stock markets, begins with a setback for Wall Street. Weak industrial data and the Fed’s upcoming interest rate decision are unsettling investors. The Dow Jones posted the largest decline among the major indices, while the Nasdaq 100 was able to curb its losses somewhat.
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December, a month often associated with positive expectations on the stock markets, began with an unexpected setback for Wall Street. After a period of price gains, the US markets suffered setbacks due to weak economic data from the industrial sector. This development has significantly dampened investors’ willingness to take risks, especially in an environment that is already characterized by uncertainty.
A key factor in investors’ current reluctance is the latest data from the ISM Purchasing Managers’ Index, which signals a slowdown in industrial activity in the USA. These figures have increased expectations of the US Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate decision. Many market participants are hoping for an interest rate cut to support the economy, but uncertainty about the monetary policy course remains high.
Parallel to the developments in the USA, there are also signs of a possible change in monetary policy in Japan. A key interest rate hike could be imminent there, which will put additional pressure on global markets. These international developments are helping Wall Street investors act more cautiously and prepare for possible changes in the global financial environment.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average, one of the world’s best-known indices, posted the largest decline among major U.S. indexes, closing down 0.90 percent. The S&P 500 also suffered losses, while the Nasdaq 100 was able to reduce its initial losses somewhat. These developments show that markets are currently experiencing high volatility, which is further exacerbated by external factors such as geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties.
Experts like Constantin Lürer from NordLB see a possible interest rate cut by the Fed as the more likely scenario to stabilize the economy. Nevertheless, uncertainty remains high as the markets wait for clear signals from the central bank. These uncertainties are also reflected in the reluctance of investors, who are increasingly concentrating on safe investments and avoiding riskier investments.
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