Stock Market Update Friday December 26, 2025
Updated: Oct 2
Stock Market Update Friday December 26, 2025 U.S. Stocks Hover Near Records in Quiet Post-Holiday Trade The S&P 500 held near 6,933 in thin Boxing Day trading, approaching the 7,000 threshold after record closes. Gains were supported by AI momentum, robust 4.3% Q3 GDP, and Fed rate-cut bets for 2026, though light volumes kept moves range-bound.
Bitcoin Holds Below $90K Amid Illiquidity and Options Expiry
Bitcoin traded between $87,450–$89,200, restrained by holiday-thin liquidity, $175M ETF outflows, and a record $23.7B options expiry compressing volatility. The token edged 0.3% higher, still capped below the $90K resistance.
Gold and Silver Hit Fresh Highs on Safe-Haven Demand
Gold surged to a record $4,530/oz, up 72% YTD, while silver jumped to $75, a 150% gain in 2025. The rally reflects rate-cut expectations, a weaker dollar, and strong central bank buying amid geopolitical tension.
Oil Drops Despite Geopolitical Risks
WTI crude slid 2.8% to $56.74, pressured by oversupply despite Venezuela sanctions and Nigerian unrest. Crude is down 18% this year, heading for its biggest annual loss since 2020.
Copper Rises to Five-Month High on Supply Tightness
Copper climbed 3% to $5.78/lb, boosted by tight supply, strong U.S. growth, and energy transition demand. The metal has gained over 40% YTD, helped by a weaker dollar and low inventories.
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