Today's economic calendar is empty, and there are few events through the rest of the holiday season.

Next Wednesday, Dec. 31, is the only noteworthy session. It brings weekly mortgage applications, jobless claims, the Chicago Purchasing Managers Index, and pending home sales.
Markets are closed the following Thursday for New Year's Day.

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