State of the Markets: Tracking S&P 500 and Dow Performance
President Trump's plan for a sweeping tariff on steel and aluminum imports is causing investors to worry about a possible trade war. Fidelity's John Gagliardi joined Cheddar to provide insight into market movements.
Gagliardi breaks down how to approach the markets through three charts. He walks us through long-term, medium-term, and short-term graphs to highlight key takeaways in historical market patterns.
Gagliardi points out that in a short-term chart, you can see the new normal in the S&P 500 is higher highs and higher lows. This is a sign that we're still in a secular bull market, according to Gagliardi.
A new report said the private sector added 103,000 jobs in November while refinance applications climb as mortgage rates dip. Plus, the FTC is once again looking to block the Microsoft-Activision deal and McDonald's is looking to buy 10,000 new locations by 2027.
Fans of the Grand Theft Auto series got a glimpse of the latest release that's not due out until 2025. The trailer was officially released after a leak on the 'X' platform, giving an idea to industry experts of the massive effect GTA will have on the gaming sector. Cheddar News senior reporter Michelle Castillo breaks it all down.
Tax season is around the corner as soon as we conclude the holiday festivities. Mark Steber, chief tax information officer with Jackson Hewitt, joined Cheddar News to discuss some tax changes that people should be aware of and what to expect during next year's tax filing season.
