Good news on the U.S. economy is back to being bad for Wall Street, and the stock market is sinking Tuesday toward its worst day in nearly three weeks following better-than-expected reports on the job market and business activity.

Wall Street is drifting amid relatively modest moves, a day after strong reports on the economy stirred up worries that inflation and interest rates may stay higher than expected. The

Investors hoping for better returns in 2025 have an opportunity to make last-minute changes to their portfolios before the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve. However, those looking to ring in New Year’s Day by making a fresh stock purchase might want to think twice.

Good news on the U.S. economy is back to being bad for Wall Street. The S&P 500 swung to a loss of 1.1% after a pair of reports on the