At the beginning of this year, most market forecasters predicted the S&P 500 to end the year around 5,200—about a +10% rise for 2024.

That turned out to be quite an underestimate: The S&P 500 has crossed the 6,000 level as we write this, with year-to-date gains of more than +25%.

Will this bullish market continue with a "Santa Claus Rally" into the end of the year? That is one of the key questions we'll look at in our free December 2024 Zacks Market Strategy Report.1

In addition, you'll get our look at how the latest economic data will influence the Fed’s next move as the December meeting approaches, plus our preview of the Q4 earnings season.

Don't miss your chance to get expert Zacks insights on:

  • Sizing Up a "Santa Claus Rally"
  • Will the Fed Still Cut Rates in December?
  • Looking Ahead to Q4 Earnings Season
  • Bottom Line for Investors

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