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Wall Street Holds Steady as S&P 500 Hits Record Ahead of Christmas Break

Market Snapshot – December 24, 2025 Dow Jones Futures: Flat at 48,735 points S&P 500 Futures: Near 6,957 points, little changed after Tuesday’s record close Nasdaq 100 Futures: Slight dip of 0.1% to 25,796.5 points S&P 500 Index: Closed Tuesday at 6,909, its latest all-time high Key Drivers Robust economic growth continues to fuel investor optimism. Seasonal “Santa Claus rally” has lifted stocks for four consecutive sessions. Markets will close early today at 1 p.m. EST and remain shut tomorrow for Christmas Day. Traders remain cautious about inflation and potential Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2026. Quick Take Wall Street enters the holiday season on a high note, with the S&P 500 near the 7,000 mark and futures showing little movement. The shortened trading session means liquidity will be thin, amplifying small moves. Still, the overall tone remains upbeat, with investors betting that the year-end rally will carry into the final days of 2025.

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Stock Futures Rise as Wall Street Nears the End of a High-Flying Q2

In recent weeks, the stock market has seen impressive gains, with the S&P 500 up around 4.5% and the Nasdaq surging approximately 8%. However, there are signs of fatigue, particularly for Nvidia (NVDA), which had been a standout performer.  

As we head into the last week of Q2, keep an eye on macroeconomic developments and the upcoming release of the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index, which could impact the Federal Reserve’s rate-cut decisions. Additionally, consider the valuation perspective—Nvidia’s stock trades at a premium compared to other tech giants like Microsoft and Apple.


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