This week, the United States released new employment and inflation data, giving investors a fresh (though imperfect) view of the U.S. economy. After inflation data suggested a cooling of price increases, the stock market surged on Thursday. However, many Wall Street professionals pointed out that these reports, delayed due to the government shutdown this autumn, distorted the interpretation of the economy.

Bill Northey, Chief Investment Officer at U.S. Bank Wealth Management, stated: "We need some reports to follow up on this data, either to confirm trends or to refute them. Some traders may just be using the last few weeks of the year to take a breather. I think everyone is ready to wrap up the tasks for 2025."