
Weekly Highlights
11/22/24: Financial Markets Calm Before Thanksgiving
Financial markets assumed a less volatile tone this week as we approach the Thanksgiving holiday.

Financial markets assumed a less volatile tone this week as we approach the Thanksgiving holiday.

After last week’s sharp post-election rally, financial markets cooled as investors absorbed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks and fresh economic data.

Fixed income markets experienced heightened volatility this week as participants were focused on the US presidential election as well as the Federal Open Market Committee meeting.