gauge
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To gauge whether stocks could stage a Santa rally and extend gains into next year, investors are watching whether broader participation can persist, as gains have spread beyond a narrow group of Big Tech stocks.
From MarketWatch
The index gauges U.S. economic activity, with readings of more than zero indicating growth above historical averages, and negative readings indicating below-average growth.
From Barron's
The index gauges U.S. economic activity, with readings of more than zero indicating growth above historical averages, and negative readings indicating below-average growth.
From Barron's
The consumer-sentiment survey, first published in 1978, helps gauge how Americans feel about their own finances as well as the broader economy.
From MarketWatch
The U.S. jobs market weakened toward the end of the year as labor demand slowed, a gauge of payroll employment showed Friday, fueling further concerns about hiring after the unemployment rate edged higher.
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