Stock Market Update: Monday, December 29, 2025

Tech Stocks Drag Broader Market Lower in Light Year-End Trading

U.S. equities dipped as profit-taking in mega-cap tech stocks cooled the Santa Claus rally. The Nasdaq fell approximately 0.5%, weighed down by losses in Nvidia and Tesla, both down over 1%. The S&P 500 eased 0.35% to around 6,905, while the Dow dropped 0.5%, losing about 249 points. Despite recent records, sentiment softened amid thin holiday volumes and caution ahead of 2026 earnings.

Bitcoin Extends Pullback Below $88,000

Bitcoin pared early gains and slipped about 0.03% to roughly $87,621 after briefly reclaiming the $90,000 level. The asset is now more than 12% off recent highs. Momentum faded amid signs of seller exhaustion, forced liquidations of leveraged positions, and year-end deleveraging in thin liquidity conditions.

Precious Metals Retreat from Record Highs

Gold pulled back sharply, falling 4.37% to around $4,354 per ounce after peaking near $4,550. Silver followed suit, retreating from levels above $80. Profit-taking accelerated after CME margin increases, underscoring the metals' sensitivity to volatility and regulatory adjustments. Despite the correction, both gold and silver remain solidly higher for 2025.

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