AP Spotlight 2024 YEAR IN REVIEW How the stock market defied expectations again this year, by the numbers From the 2024 Year in Review series The Associated Press Dec 27, 2024 Dec 27, 2024 Updated Jul 25, 2025 0 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save What a wonderful year 2024 has been for investors.kAm&]$] DE@4<D C:AA65 9:896C 2?5 42CC:65 E96 $U2>Aj! d__ E@ C64@C5D 2D E96 64@?@>J <6AE 8C@H:?8 2?5 E96 u656C2= #6D6CG6 3682? 4FEE:?8 :?E6C6DE C2E6D]k^AmkAm%96 J62C 762EFC65 >2?J 72>:=:2C H:??6CD[ DF49 2D q:8 %649[ H9:49 8@E 6G6? 3:886C 2D E96:C DE@4< AC:46D <6AE 8C@H:?8] qFE :E H2D?VE ;FDE pAA=6[ }G:5:2 2?5 E96 =:<6] q:E4@:?[ 8@=5 2?5 @E96C :?G6DE>6?ED 2=D@ 5C@G6 9:896C]k^AmkAmw6C6VD 2 =@@< 2E D@>6 @7 E96 ?F>36CD E92E 567:?65 E96 J62C] k^Am k9am`hhgk^9am People are also reading… Friday Five New flights, new homes, pancakes and art Big Elm Ministries, Macy's and Second Harvest team up to help families Cabarrus Sheriff’s Office earns state accreditation after two-year process Motown group, Duke of Hazards star highlight Swanee schedule NC House committee supportive of bill to cap local property tax levies We'll celebrate America's 250 years together Cabarrus CrimeStoppers - Call or text a tip anonymously Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who investigated Russia-Trump campaign ties, dies 2026 Run Kannapolis 5K Series begins Saturday Friday Five: Raising Cane's and Sheetz coming to Concord Rowan-Cabarrus names its newest Student Ambassadors Kanthal celebrates opening of high-tech Concord operation CHURCH EVENTS: McGill barbecue to feature Jim Avett Duke Endowment awards $3.2 million for Atrium Health's cancer, careers and school programs Kannapolis now takes reservations for park shelters kAm#6>6>36C H96? !C6D:56?E q:== r=:?E@? 8@E :>A624965 @C H96? 32D632==VD |2C< |4vH:C6 9:E 9:D f_E9 9@>6 CF? 282:?DE E96 |@?EC62= tIA@Dn %92E H2D E96 =2DE E:>6 E96 &]$] DE@4< >2C<6E 4=@D65 @FE 2 D64@?5 DEC2:89E J62C H:E9 2 =62A @7 2E =62DE a_T[ D@>6E9:?8 E96 $U2>Aj! d__ :D @? 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DOJ investigation into Powell could backfire on Trump and keep Fed chair in office Trump tapped former Fed official Kevin Warsh to succeed Powell, but his nomination stalled due to the investigation.
Trump touted bigger tax refunds this year, but Americans will likely spend them on gas Spiking gas prices in the U.S. are on track to eat up tax refunds this year, leaving most Americans with little extra to spend.
US national debt surges past record $39 trillion just weeks into war in Iran The Government Accountability Office says rising debt can raise borrowing costs for mortgages and cars. It can also squeeze wages and push up prices.
Fed keeps key rate unchanged, sees limited economic effect from Iran war Powell said he has "no intention" of leaving the central bank until a Justice Department probe into building renovations at the Fed is over.
US drivers see gas prices jump to highest level since 2023 as Iran war drags on According to motor club AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped to $3.79 Tuesday, up from $2.98 before the war.
