We are either at or very near record levels for the various market averages and indexes.
All that is wonderful, but it pales in comparison to the run-up in the price of Bitcoin, as it nears $100,000.
The crypto currency has been on a tear since the election.
Even the moribund movie industry was boasted this past weekend with the successful release of Wicked and Gladiator 2.
The trifecta could be positive earnings reports from retailers.
Last week, the GAP CEO projected a favorable holiday shopping season.
We will get an inflation report this week.
The rate has been stuck around 2.8% since May.
All of this data and more will be evaluated next month by the Fed on whether to cut rates more.
It appears that the new administration has settled on the cabinet appointments. The hearings for confirmation should prove entertaining.
Apparently, the market is satisfied with the announcement of Scott Bessent who appears to favor tax cuts and a steady as you go of reducing debt and promoting growth.
Noble thoughts, but difficult to implement.
Enough of the dollar talk.
I hope you are able to kick off this holiday season this week with family and friends.
As troubling as the times are these days, there is much to be thankful for on this holiday-shortened trading week.
Hopefully with the election behind us, we can all focus on those around us that we are grateful to have in our lives.
Maybe we can find a way to ignore the partisanship and move forward.