You may have noticed that the stock market has been on a tear. In November, the S&P 500 index – which represents about 80% of the US stock market’s value – cracked the 6,000 mark for the first time in history. Earlier this month, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq each hit record highs.If you’re wondering what’s driving the stock market right now and whether the momentum can continue, you’re in the right place. We’ll explain some factors affecting the stock market, like the election and the Federal Reserve’s recent rate…
