Investors pin hopes on the ‘January barometer,’ with stocks set to skip ‘Santa Claus rally’ for a third straight year

Santa Claus Rally Fails: S&P 500 Dips, Signaling Subdued 2026 Returns

The Fading Cheer: Decoding the Santa Claus Rally’s No-Show and Its Ominous Portent for 2026 Markets As Wall Street ushers in 2026, a palpable unease lingers among investors, fueled by the conspicuous absence of the traditional Santa Claus rally. This seasonal phenomenon, typically spanning the last five trading days of December and the first two of January, has long been a harbinger of bullish sentiment. But this year, the S&P 500 and other majo…

Investors pin hopes on the ‘January barometer,’ with stocks set to skip ‘Santa Claus rally’ for a third straight year

Investors pin hopes on the ‘January barometer,’ with stocks set to skip ‘Santa Claus rally’ for a third straight year The Christmas holiday has come and gone, but the annual “Santa Claus rally” period won’t wrap up until the closing bell rings on Monday. This year, investors look set for yet…