Markets retained their bullish tone through most of the week. Strong economic data, suggesting stronger than expected economic growth without inflation spiking, seems to have shifted attention away from interest rates for now.
The upcoming week is a busy one, with the January FOMC meeting due midweek and several mega-caps reporting earnings, and should help to set the tone for the near term.
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