ETFs are highlighted as top investment options for 2024, with SPLG and RSP being top picks. U.S. stock indexes experience a decline, with the S&P 500 falling by 1.5% and the Dow industrials shedding about 476 points. The Federal Reserve's projections lead to expectations of at least three rate cuts next year, causing a shift in investor expectations. FedEx reports weakening demand and lowers revenue forecast, while General Mills sees a drop in sales, citing softening demand for snacks and breakfast foods.

ETFs and Stock Market Decline