US EQUITY OPEN: Indices mixed as NDX outperforms amid a deluge of data
The mixed performance of US equity indices reflects a complex market response to the deluge of economic data presented today.
US New Home Sales (Nov) 0.758 (Prev. 0.737, Low. 0.685, High. 0.78)
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US EQUITY OPEN: Indices mixed as NDX outperforms amid a deluge of data
[ANALYSIS] SCOTUS opinions due at 15:00GMT/10:00EST; once again, we do not know in advance whether tariffs will be covered or not
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The Nasdaq-100's outperformance suggests a potential rotation towards tech and growth stocks, possibly driven by positive signals in the data that could influence investor sentiment and expectations around future growth.
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