Stock Market News 2024 December. Heading into 2024, investors are optimistic the same macroeconomic tailwinds that fueled the stock market’s 2023 rally will. The first week of trading in 2024 will instantly put the rally to the test with a crucial december jobs report slated for release on friday morning.

Markets are coming off a banner year, but after a particularly hot december, investors are limping along after a tough week to start 2024. Here’s what the pros expect.