By Caroline Valetkevitch NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. stock market's rally could be put to the test next week if comments from Federal Reserve officials including Janet Yellen add to views the central bank could be scaling back its stimulus plan sooner rather than later. While next week is light on economic news, bond yields have been rising, giving further credence to the idea the Fed may soon temper its bond-buying program in the near future. With less than two months left in the year, many investors are bracing for something that could shake up the stock market and the Standard & Poor's 500's 24 percent year-to-date gain. That could come from the Fed, even if it's just that investors begin to anticipate the Fed is ready to make a move soon.
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