Market Wrap For December 24: Markets Higher on Strong Durable Goods Data
December 24, 2013 at 13:25 PM EST
Major indices moderately gained on Tuesday's shortened trading session which came in higher than expected. The strong durable goods data is yet another economic data set that confirms the economy is improving. The Fed's decision to begin tapering its $85 billion monthly bond-buying program was further re-inforced. The markets will pause for