Next week's Federal Reserve policy meeting, the last one in 2024, will set the tone for markets heading into year end and shed light on what investors can expect in 2025. Wall Street is certain it knows what's coming at the conclusion of the Dec. 17-18 central bank meeting. Stubborn inflation The Fed's preferred inflation gauge will also be released next week, on Friday after the Fed meeting wraps up. Continuing Jobless Claims (12/07) 8:30 a.m. GDP Chain Price final (Q3) 8:30 a.m. GDP final (Q3) 8:30 a.m. Initial Claims (12/14) 8:30 a.m. Philadelphia Fed Index (December) 10 a.m.

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