Investing Updates: Christmas Market Hours, Housing Data, and More: What to Know This Week

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Gemini summarized:

This week is a relatively quiet one for investors with shortened trading hours on Christmas Eve and markets closed on Christmas Day.

Key Economic Data Releases:

• Monday:
  • Consumer Confidence Index: Expected to increase slightly.
  • Durable Goods Orders: Expected to decline slightly overall, but increase excluding transportation.
  • Residential Sales: Expected to increase compared to October.
• Thursday:
  • Initial Jobless Claims: Expected to remain at a relatively low level.

Important Notes:

• Government Shutdown: If a government shutdown occurs, some economic data releases may be delayed or not released at all.
• Earnings Season: Fourth-quarter earnings season begins on January 15th.

Market Closings:

• Tuesday (Christmas Eve): Stock and bond markets close early.
• Wednesday (Christmas Day): Markets are closed.

This summary provides a brief overview of the key events and data releases expected this week.