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According to Odaily, data from JPMorgan analysts shows that so far in 2025, retail investors have injected 53% more funds into the US stock market compared to the same period last year’s $197 billion, and 14% more than the peak of the retail trading frenzy in 2021, which was $270 billion. Meanwhile, another JPMorgan trading report indicates that this year, retail trading volume accounts for 20% to 25% of the total, reaching a historical high of about 35% in April. Analysts stated that as retail capital inflows into the US stock market are expected to reach record highs in 2025, individual investors have become the main driving force behind the stock market rally; supported by expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut, this upward trend may continue into next year. (Golden Ten Data)

According to TechFlow, on December 24, JPMorgan data showed that in 2025, the amount of capital invested by U.S. retail investors in the stock market increased by 53% compared to last year, surpassing the peak of the retail trading frenzy in 2021 by 14%. Retail trading volume accounted for 20%-25% of total trading volume, and in April, it reached a historical high of 35%. Analysts believe that retail investors have become the main driving force behind the stock market rally, especially as their bottom-fishing behavior during market sell-offs has helped push the S&P 500 Index to new highs. The widespread adoption of low-cost trading platforms and zero-commission policies has made it easier for ordinary investors to enter the market, and retail investors' preference for ETFs has significantly increased. Analysts expect this trend to continue into 2026, supported by potential interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve, but investors should remain vigilant against market risks.

According to Odaily, the number of initial jobless claims in the United States unexpectedly declined last week, but due to sluggish employment, the unemployment rate in December may remain high. The U.S. Department of Labor announced on Wednesday that for the week ending December 20, the seasonally adjusted number of initial jobless claims decreased by 10,000 to 214,000. Economists surveyed by Reuters had previously expected initial jobless claims to be 224,000. Recent data has fluctuated due to challenges in seasonal adjustments ahead of the holiday season. The labor market remains in what economists and policymakers call a "no hiring, no firing" mode. Although the U.S. economy remains resilient, the labor market has nearly stagnated. For the week ending December 13, the number of continuing jobless claims increased by 38,000, seasonally adjusted to 1.923 million. This rise is consistent with a survey released Tuesday by the Conference Board, which showed that consumers' views on the labor market this month deteriorated to levels not seen since early 2021. The unemployment rate rose to a four-year high of 4.6% in November, although part of this was due to technical factors related to the government shutdown. (Golden Ten Data)