OptionStrat Weekend Update & Market Outlook 1 5 25

Market Action For Last Week

S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

Last Friday's Closing Price (2024-12-27): $595.01
This Friday's Closing Price (2025-01-03): $591.95
Point Gain/Loss: -3.06
Percent Gain/Loss: -0.51%
Nasdaq-100 ETF (QQQ)

Last Friday's Closing Price (2024-12-27): $522.56
This Friday's Closing Price (2025-01-03): $518.58
Point Gain/Loss: -3.98
Percent Gain/Loss: -0.76%
Russell 2000 ETF (IWM)

Last Friday's Closing Price (2024-12-27): $222.39
This Friday's Closing Price (2025-01-03): $224.43
Point Gain/Loss: +2.04
Percent Gain/Loss: +0.92%
Upcoming Major Economic Reports and Potential Market Moving Events

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

ISM Services PMI at 3:00 PM
JOLTs Job Openings at 3:00 PM
Wednesday, January 8, 2025

FOMC Minutes at 7:00 PM
Upcoming Major Stock Earnings Reports

Monday, January 6, 2025

Jefferies Financial Group (JEF) - Post Market
Bruker Corporation (BRKR) - Post Market
Commercial Metals Company (CMC) - Pre Market
Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Synnex Corporation (SNX) - Post Market
Acuity Brands (AYI) - Post Market
MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) - Pre Market
WD-40 Company (WDFC) - Post Market
Wednesday, January 8, 2025

KB Home (KBH) - Post Market
Friday, January 10, 2025

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) - Post Market
Delta Air Lines (DAL) - Post Market
Market Outlook

For the next 30 days, the market sentiment remains cautiously bearish. The recent declines in major indices, coupled with economic uncertainties such as inflation concerns and rising Treasury yields, continue to weigh on investor sentiment. The upcoming economic reports, particularly the ISM Services PMI and FOMC Minutes, will be crucial in shaping market expectations. Investors should stay informed and consider risk management strategies to navigate potential volatility.