Santa Claus Rally Window Opens December 22 - Historically Bullish Signal for Stocks
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The "Santa Claus rally" is a historically strong 7-day period for stocks from Dec 22 to Jan 3, with the S&P 500 up 1.3% on average.
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This year's Santa Claus rally window begins Dec 22 and ends Jan 3.
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Stocks have been higher 79% of the time during this period since 1950.
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If stocks fall during this period, it can signal a weak January and full year ahead for stocks.
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Notable lack of a Santa Claus rally preceded down years in 2000, 2008, 1994, and 2015.