BREAKING NEWS US jobs market blows past expectations, adding 256,000 jobs in December KSE - Delayed Quote • KRW Samsung Inverse 2X S&P500 Futur (530114.KS) Follow 14,425.00 +25.00 (+0.17%) At close: 2:28:04 PM GMT+9 Related ETF News 10 Most Heavily Traded ETFs of the Past 3 Months We have highlighted 10 ETFs that have seen higher average volumes over the past three months. CBRE transaction data points to CRE recovery after 2-Year slump CBRE Group (CBRE) reported the first increase in real estate transaction volume in over two years during the third quarter of 2024. Janus Henderson Investors portfolio manager of global real estate Gregory Kuhl joins Catalysts to analyze the implications of this transaction data for the broader commercial real estate sector. According to Kuhl, transaction data reveals a sharp decline throughout 2022 and 2023, followed by a recovery in 2024. He explains that higher interest rates necessitated a commercial real estate market revaluation, stating, "That basically has taken place over the last 2 years." With buyers and sellers now reaching consensus on price levels conducive to transactions, Kuhl anticipates further improvement in the first quarter of 2025. For a full analysis of how Kuhl believes interest rates will influence commercial real estate sector performance in 2025, viewers can watch the full video above. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Catalysts here. This post was written by Angel Smith Buffalo, NY leads top 5 housing markets in 2025: Zillow Zillow (Z, ZG) has unveiled its predictions for the top five housing markets in 2025, with Buffalo, New York securing the leading position. Indianapolis, Indiana takes second place, followed by Providence, Rhode Island in third. Hartford, Connecticut and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania complete the rankings. Wealth host Brad Smith examines Zillow's hot market criteria and what these predictions signal for the broader housing market. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Wealth here. This post was written by Angel Smith Housing stalemate: Do sellers have to lower their expectations? Redfin chief economist Daryl Fairweather joins Asking for a Trend to explain that while an increase in available home listings appears helpful to prospective homebuyers, these homes may be sitting on the market longer due to overpricing and various other realty obstacles. Fairweather discusses the "stalemate" situation where homeowners feel hesitant to lower their asking prices because they’re holding onto low mortgage rates. "A lot of homeowners record low mortgage rates, and they're not really willing to budge on price because they feel like it's not worth it for them to sell and then have to buy again if they're not getting a high enough price on the home that they currently have," Fairweather explains. Fairweather says the stalemate is going to have to "resolve somehow," mentioning homeowners lowering their price or delisting as possible answers. She goes on to comment on the trajectory of mortgage rates in the latter half of 2025, believing they will "stay flat" while exhibiting volatility that is to be expected. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Asking for a Trend here. This post was written by Josh Lynch Sector Update: Financial Financial stocks edged lower in late Monday afternoon trading with the NYSE Financial Index easing 0 Expect another 'sluggish' housing market in 2025: Broker's advice Challenge conditions for the US housing market could be staying around longer than expected in 2025. Sotheby's International Realty Global Real Estate Advisor Jenna Stauffer appears on Wealth with Brad Smith to provide tips for homebuyers attempting to navigate a sluggish market. Stauffer notes that the housing market saw affordability and inventory constraints, which she believes will stick around this year and lead to downward pressure on home prices. Her advice for home buyers is to stay persistent, noting sellers are still pricing homes based on past market conditions. "There are some sellers that still have priced their homes according to, maybe, prices we were seeing more back in 2022," Stauffer explains. "And now they're going to have to adjust their expectations. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Wealth here. This post was written by Josh Lynch After Blockbuster 2024, Gold ETFs to Sparkle Further in 2025 After the best year in nearly 15 years, gold is set to shine more in 2025. Investors should bet on these ETFs. Mortgage rates tick up for third straight week, flirting with 7% Mortgage rates ticked up from the week prior with the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rising from 6.85% to 6.91%. This marks the third straight week of gains for rates, as reported by Freddie Mac. Yahoo Finance senior housing reporter Claire Boston joins Brad Smith on Wealth to discuss what rates reaching 7% could signal for US housing market demand. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Wealth here. This post was written by Luke Carberry Mogan. Investors Sell Gold ETFs for Fourth Year Even With Fed Easing (Bloomberg) -- Investors sold off gold-backed exchange-traded funds for a fourth straight year in 2024 despite a backdrop of repeated record high prices and the start of monetary easing by the Federal Reserve.Most Read from BloombergIs This Weird Dome the Future of Watching Sports?NYPD Seeking Gunmen After 10 People Wounded Outside Queens VenueDetroit’s Michigan Central Is the Building Revival Story of 2024Burned Out Parents Need Better Public SpacesA Commuting Resolution for 2025: Ride Your Loc Sector Update: Financial Stocks Mixed Tuesday Afternoon Financial stocks were mixed Tuesday afternoon with the NYSE Financial Index up 0.1% and the Financia Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could go private, Bill Ackman says Fannie Mae (FNMA) and Freddie Mac (FMCC) — the Federal National Mortgage Association and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, respectively — are trading higher after billionaire activist investor Bill Ackman said the companies could go private around 2026, exiting government conservatorship which the mortgage companies have been under since the 2008 housing crisis. Julie Hyman outlines what investors need to know on Market Domination. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Domination here. This post was written by Naomi Buchanan. US housing market: The factors that could set up a 2025 comeback US pending home sales rose 2.2% in November, a hopeful sign the housing market could see some recovery in 2025 after a tumultuous 2024 marred by elevated mortgage rates. HousingWire lead analyst Logan Mohtashami joins Madison Mills to talk about key drivers for improvement in 2025, including a slowing economy and rising unemployment rates that could create an opportunity for mortgage rates to cool. “The one positive for 2025... is that mortgage spreads have gotten better, too, so you don’t need too much help from the ten-year yield," Mohtashami says. "If rates just get towards 6%, you could get demand growth easily in 2025," he adds. Read up on Yahoo Finance senior housing reporter Claire Boston's coverage of the latest home sales data. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Wealth! here. This post was written by Josh Lynch US pending home sales rise to highest level since early 2023 US pending home sales rose 2.2% month-over-month in November to reach a reading of 79, the highest reading reported by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) since February 2023. Catalysts anchors Seana Smith and Madison Mills report on the regional trends in the US housing market. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Catalysts here. This post was written by Luke Carberry Mogan. The S&P 500's best and worst performing sectors of 2024 US stocks (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) slide lower at Monday's market open — one of the last full trading days of 2024 — with the Nasdaq Composite dropping by over 1.3%. As the trading year comes to a close this week, what were some of the best and worst-performing sectors in 2024? Morning Brief hosts Seana Smith and Madison Mills review some of this past year's biggest sector leaders and laggards in the S&P 500 (^GSPC). To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Morning Brief here. This post was written by Luke Carberry Mogan. Amplify ETFs Declares December Income Distributions for its Income ETFs CHICAGO, Dec. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amplify ETFs announces December income distributions for its income ETFs. ETF NameTickerAmount per ShareEx-DateRecord DatePayable DateAmplify Samsung SOFR ETFSOFR$0.3868412/27/2412/27/2412/31/24Amplify CWP Growth & Income ETFQDVO$0.2781012/30/2412/30/2412/31/24Amplify Bloomberg U.S. Treasury Target High Income ETFTLTP$0.2387012/30/2412/30/2412/31/24Amplify Natural Resources Dividend Income ETFNDIV$0.1720012/30/2412/30/2412/31/24Amplify Cash Flow High In Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM)? Sector ETF report for IYM 10 charts that tell the story of markets and the economy in 2024 Here's why the S&P 500 is on track to rise more than 20% in two consecutive years for the first time since the late 1990s. Up 29% Year to Date, Can Gold Outperform the S&P 500 Again in 2025? With a 28.7% year-to-date (YTD) return, gold is slightly outperforming the S&P 500's (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) 26.6% YTD gain. Here are some factors that can drive the price of gold, the role gold can play in a diversified portfolio, and different ways to invest in gold. Gold is a commodity, so the price can move based on several macroeconomic factors. Why the materials sector struggled throughout 2024 The Materials sector (XLB) has declined about 1% in 2024, ranking it among the S&P 500's (^GSPC) worst-performing sectors this year. Yahoo Finance Senior Markets Reporter Ines Ferré analyzes the sector's performance throughout 2024, examining the factors behind its underwhelming results and how global economic slowdowns, particularly in China, have impacted materials companies. She also spotlights standout stocks for the year, including EcoLab Inc. (ECL) and Sherwin-Williams (SHW). To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Domination here. This post was written by Angel Smith Housing market has supply issue, excess demand: Expert Coldwell Banker Affiliates President Jason Waugh joins Wealth to discuss housing market dynamics heading into 2025. Waugh highlights continued growth in both pending and existing home sales data. "As inventory continues to grow ... certainly we expect affordability to ease," he tells Yahoo Finance. According to Waugh, the housing market faces a supply challenge rather than a demand issue. He emphasizes the need for "more stability" in interest rates, suggesting that once rates become "less volatile," the market will "adapt," leading to increased inventory and stronger consumer confidence. Currently, luxury buyers are dominating the market. Homes valued at $1 million or more experienced a 25% year-over-year increase in November. Waugh notes, "That community is certainly less dependent on the interest rates." To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Wealth here. This post was written by Angel Smith