Stock Market Update Wednesday December 24, 2025
- Dec 24, 2025
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Stock Market Update Wednesday December 24, 2025 U.S. stocks finished higher in a shortened Christmas Eve session, extending this year’s late‑December “Santa rally” as major indexes closed at or near record levels. The S&P 500 edged up to a fresh all‑time high, while the Dow also set a new closing record and the Nasdaq held near its recent peak, all on relatively light holiday trading. The mood remained cautiously optimistic, with investors leaning into expectations for potential interest‑rate cuts in 2026 and continued momentum in large technology and AI‑linked names, even as many participants stayed on the sidelines ahead of the full reopening after Christmas.
Away From Stocks: Cryptos softened, with Bitcoin hovering near $87,566 (‑0.8%) as total market cap slipped 1.1% and spot ETFs saw notable outflows, while Ethereum fell 1.2% to $2,927, still stuck below key resistance. Gold and silver both pushed to fresh record highs on safe‑haven demand and rate‑cut hopes, with gold near $4,494 and silver above $72 after huge monthly and yearly gains. Crude oil extended its rally to $58.35 on geopolitical risks but remains sharply lower year‑to‑date, and copper held near a five‑month high around $5.49, supported by tight supply and solid U.S. growth
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