
On Tuesday, December 3rd, U.S. markets closed mixed, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reaching record highs, fueled by gains in the tech, communication services, and consumer discretionary sectors. The Dow finished slightly lower. Investors are awaiting key data, including the monthly employment report and ISM services index.
Federal Reserve officials expressed confidence that inflation is on track to reach the 2% target and highlighted the strength of the job market, though they stopped short of indicating support for another rate cut.