Weekly Market Outlook: Key Events to Watch (Dec 29, 2024 - Jan 2, 2025)

As 2024 comes to a close, investors are focusing on the final trading days of the year. Here are the key events to watch:

1. Monday: November Pending Home Sales data release

2. Wednesday: Markets closed for New Year's Day

3. Thursday:

- Tesla ($TSLA ) Q4 Deliveries data release

- Initial Jobless Claims data release

4. Friday:

- ISM Manufacturing PMI data release

- Fed Member Barkin speaks

With only two trading days left in 2024, these events may significantly impact market sentiment and volatility as investors position themselves for the new year.