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People's March: Thousands Rally in Washington Against Trump Ahead of Inauguration

  Thousands of demonstrators, predominantly women, took to the streets of Washington, D.C., on Saturday to protest President-elect Donald Trump just days before his inauguration. The event, known as the People's March, has been held annually since 2017 and was previously called the Women's March. The march, organized by a coalition of groups with varied interests such as climate change, immigration, and women's rights, aimed to confront "Trumpism" and draw on past successes against autocrats. Despite expectations of 50,000 participants, around 5,000 people gathered at three parks before marching to the Lincoln Memorial for the rally. Protesters carried signs with messages like "Feminists v. Fascists" and "People over politics," and many wore the iconic pink "pussy hats" from the 2017 Women's March. The event highlighted a range of issues, including gender justice, bodily autonomy, and democracy. The People's March has evolved ...
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Record Highs and Upcoming Fed Decision

 

Here’s a brief summary of the stock market today:

  • Asian Stocks: Asian stocks fell after Sunday’s election in France left the National Assembly without a majority for any political group. The CAC-40 index of large companies dropped 0.4% shortly after opening.

  • U.S. Stocks: U.S. stocks had risen to more records on Friday, boosted by a highly anticipated report on the job market. The S&P 500 climbed 0.5% to an all-time high for a third straight day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.2%, and the Nasdaq composite added 0.9%.

  • Bond Market: Treasury yields sank following the U.S. jobs report.

Keep an eye on the upcoming week, which includes the Fed’s latest rate decision and May’s consumer price index. 

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