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This edition of Market Factors starts with ten questions and answers that will allow investors to intelligently discuss the state of markets and economy to distant, clueless relatives over the holidays. Part two outlines a risk-friendly trading strategy that’s working, and in the diversion I sheepishly confess to a guilty pleasure.

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on December 10, 2025 in New York City.

Q&As

Holiday market conversations made easy

BofA Securities accomplished a public service by publishing ten questions and ten answers about the economy and markets for 2026. These should be sufficient to steer investors through awkward family dinner conversations over the holidays.

Question one, paraphrased, is when will groce

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