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___This last week is usually the busiest for me, as stats for the year get closed out and new charts are created, so I’ll cut it short.

Looking back to previous Week 51:

• SPX closed up 2.76%
• W4500 closed up 2.88%
• AGG closed down -0.34%

Looking ahead to week 52: This is the last trading week of the year!

SPX’s week 52 ranks as the 4th best week in the 13-week 4th quarter period (HOT)

• 6th best winning ratio
• 9th best

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___Although we have seen some volatile price action, this week the damage was not as extensive as the perception might be. This was a week where gains were made, then promptly given back, only to have us close just south of flat. But it’s the sting from the previous week’s large decline which still leaves a bitter taste and it appears traders aren’t happy about the current state of the economy. Thus far, this month isn’t trending with the historical norm, month-to-date the S&P 500 is on target for ...

December Month-to-Date: SPX -3.27%, W4500 -4.32%, and AGG -.11%

Previous Week 49: SPX -3.79%, W4500 -4.50%, and AGG .42%

Week 50: Looking ahead, SPX is above average, W4500 is very strong and AGG’s is above average.

(Above Average) Wk 50 SPX ranks as the 7th best week in the 13-week 4^th quarter period, with the 7^th best winning ratio, 12^th best positive average gains, 7th best average gains, and 3rd best negative average gains.
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December Month-to-Date: SPX .54%, W4500 1.09%, and AGG -.52%

Previous Week 48: SPX .08%, W4500 -1.31%, and AGG -.49%

Week 49: Looking ahead, SPX is below average, W4500 is slightly above average and AGG’s is below average.

(Below Average) Wk 49 SPX ranks as the 9th best week in the 13-week 4^th quarter period, with the 12^th best winning ratio, 8^th best positive average gains, 8th best average gains, and 6^th best negative average gains.
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