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A Structured View of Market Health for Options Traders - 1/2/26

U.S. equities ended the week lower as markets pulled back into year-end, with the traditional Santa Claus rally losing steam. Seasonal momentum faded amid shifting macro expectations and year-end profit-taking, delivering only muted gains. The release of the FOMC minutes further dampened sentiment, softening hopes for aggressive rate cuts in early 2026. The market reaction reflected increased volatility in yields and range-bound trading conditions.

Today’s close showed mixed performance, with several indexes retreating as traders repositioned for the new year. Market breadth remains cautious, as inflation trends and interest rate expectations continue to dominate investor focus.