Market Comparison Breakdown: Festivus vs Christmas

Holiday’s come in all shapes and sizes.  Some are new while others are very old.  Some are based on family traditions while others are based on religious traditions.  Some frown on capital consumption while others have come to embrace it.  Some are based on grievance and struggle while others are based on love and joy.  In the harshness of life, there is a simple formula that can provide perspective on what holidays are and what they should be … Happiness equals Reality minus Expectations.   May your holiday season be a net positive.  

The questions is … Do the markets react more positively to faux or real holidays?

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Calendar Breakdown by Events

Take a look at how the markets perform around Holidays, Observances, and other Major Events.
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