As the clock struck midnight to usher in 2026, investors were left reflecting on a final week of 2025 that was anything but festive. While the broader year was a triumph for equity markets—with the S&P 500 (NYSE:SPY) finishing up more than 16%—the final sessions were
As the final bells ring on the trading floor this December 31, 2025, the American equity markets have achieved what many analysts deemed impossible just twelve months ago. Despite a year defined by aggressive protectionism, "on-again, off-again" trade wars, and a global reconfiguration of supply chains, the U.S. stock
After holding rates steady for most of 2025 and resisting President Donald Trump’s calls for rate cuts, the central bank ended the year with three consecutive 25 basis point reductions in the policy rate.
The final trading day of 2025 concluded on a high note for Wall Street, as the U.S. Department of Labor released initial jobless claims that defied the year’s cooling trend. For the week ending December 27, 2025, initial claims for unemployment benefits fell to 199,000, sliding back
The festive mood on Wall Street has taken a sudden, chilly turn as the final trading days of 2025 approach. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), often referred to as the market’s "fear gauge," saw a notable 4.4% jump to 14.20 on December 29, signaling a sharp reversal
As the final trading days of 2025 wind down, a stark divergence has emerged on Wall Street. While the broader market indices, long dominated by high-flying technology and growth stocks, have begun to retreat from their mid-year peaks, the Energy sector has staged a dramatic and tactical comeback. Throughout December,
As the final trading days of 2025 come to a close, the high-octane rally that defined the year has hit a significant speed bump. The S&P 500 (NYSE:SPY) and the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQ:QQQ) have recorded back-to-back losses this week, marking a somber end to an otherwise historic
