Why there won't be a Santa Rally this year

Investors had hoped for a seasonal stock market boost in December, but central banks have sent stocks plummeting

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He’s making a list and checking it twice, but will Father Christmas bring a Santa Rally to the stock market in 2024?

Equities often get a seasonal boost towards the end of the year, known as the Santa Rally.

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Marc Shoffman
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Marc Shoffman is an award-winning freelance journalist specialising in business, personal finance and property. His work has appeared in print and online publications ranging from FT Business to The Times, Mail on Sunday and the i newspaper. He also co-presents the In For A Penny financial planning podcast.

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