Markets Show Caution Amid Shifting Economic Signals: US, China, and Crypto Trends in Focus

As the US stock markets closed with muted gains on Wednesday, investors were digesting a combination of labor market data, Federal Reserve insights, and looming policy shifts under President-elect Donald Trump. As Wall Street braces for a Thursday closure in observance of the death of former President Jimmy Carter, analysts and traders remain focused on several key developments shaping global financial landscapes.