S&P 500, Nasdaq advance on tech boost

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The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq gained, with the benchmark index briefly hitting an all-time high boosted by technology stocks, while investor focus remained on a slew of economic data this week. The week’s centerpiece would be the November nonfarm payrolls report due on Friday.

Bitcoin records 129% year-to-date gain seven months after halving

Bitcoin recorded a 129% year-to-date gain, primarily driven by the outcome of the 2024 United States Presidential election and the April 2024 halving event. Bitcoin also experienced a 37% gain in November 2024.

The Bitcoin rose 0.8% against the Dollar in the last trading session. According to the Williams indicator, we are in an overbought market.
Support: 94392 | Resistance: 99738

Jobs data set to pave way for rates path, stocks

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The coming week will give investors a fresh view into the health of the U.S. economy with the release of a closely watched employment report that could help determine the trajectory of interest rates in the months ahead. Stocks are heading into December with the benchmark S&P 500 near record highs following an over 25% year-to-date gain.

The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average notched record closing highs in a shortened Black Friday session, lifted by technology stocks such as Nvidia, while retail was in focus as the holiday shopping season kicked off.