On Monday, December 29, 2025, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) retreated from its recent record-high territory, sliding nearly 250 points in a session defined by thin holiday volume and a sudden surge in market volatility. The blue-chip index fell 249.04 points, or 0.51%, to close at 48,
The gold market’s relentless, record-shattering rally finally encountered a significant hurdle on Monday, December 29, 2025, as spot prices plummeted by more than 4.5% in a single session. After peaking at an extraordinary all-time high of $4,549.71 per ounce during the Christmas week, the yellow metal
As the curtain closes on 2025, the U.S. stock market finds itself in a paradoxical position. While the S&P 500 is poised to finish the year with a robust gain of approximately 17%, the final weeks of December have been defined by a persistent downward pressure. This late-year
The festive optimism that propelled Wall Street toward record highs throughout December hit a significant roadblock on Monday, December 29, 2025. In a sharp reversal of the traditional "Santa Claus Rally," U.S. investors pivoted toward a stance of year-end caution, snapping recent winning streaks across all three major indices.
As the curtain closes on 2025, the "Great Rebalancing" has taken center stage in the financial markets. On this December 29, 2025, the dominant narrative that fueled triple-digit gains for AI-centric firms is being replaced by a cautious pivot toward defensive stability. The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE: XLK)
The S&P 500 index is facing a grueling test of nerves as the final trading days of 2025 unfold. After a relentless bull run that saw the benchmark climb nearly 20% over the last twelve months, the index has hit a formidable wall of resistance just shy of the
The multi-year bull run in precious metals hit a massive wall of resistance on December 29, 2025, as a "flash crash" erased billions in market value in a matter of hours. After a year of parabolic gains that saw silver nearly triple in price and gold reach unprecedented heights, the
As the final trading days of 2025 unfold, the global financial markets are witnessing a massive "mechanical de-risking" event dubbed by analysts as the "Great Rebalancing." Following a historic year where the S&P 500 breached the monumental 7,000 level, institutional investors are now aggressively trimming their most successful
As the final week of 2025 unfolds, the U.S. financial markets are navigating a paradoxical landscape defined by record-breaking highs and the eerie silence of holiday-thinned trading floors. While the S&P 500 (NYSE: SPY) achieved a historic milestone by closing at a record 6,932.05 on Christmas
As the final trading days of 2025 unfold, the euphoria that propelled the markets to historic heights last week has transitioned into a period of strategic retreat. On Monday, December 29, 2025, the S&P 500 dipped approximately 0.4%, closing near the 6,901 mark as institutional and retail
The final Monday of 2025 proved to be a turbulent one for investors as the Dow Jones Industrial Average shed nearly 250 points, retreating from its record-setting trajectory. The decline, while relatively modest in percentage terms, highlighted a sudden shift in market sentiment as a "perfect storm" of technology sector
As the final trading days of 2025 wind down, the dominant tech megacaps that have propelled the market for the last two years are facing a significant bout of year-end turbulence. On this Monday, December 29, 2025, the S&P 500 has retreated from its recent highs, falling 1.4%
The final trading week of 2025 has been marked by a dramatic "flash crash" in the precious metals sector, as a series of aggressive margin requirement hikes by major exchanges brought a parabolic rally to a screeching halt. On December 29, 2025, gold and silver prices plummeted from historic highs,
The global silver market experienced a historic day of reckoning on December 29, 2025, as prices for the precious metal suffered a violent retreat after touching an all-time intraday record of nearly $84 per ounce. The sharp 10% correction within a single trading session has sent shockwaves through the commodity
As of today, December 29, 2025, the traditional "Santa Claus Rally"—a seasonal phenomenon where stocks typically rise in the final five trading days of December and the first two of January—has officially fizzled. What began as a hopeful mid-month surge following a Federal Reserve interest rate cut has
The unprecedented rally that defined the commodities market in 2025 has hit a significant roadblock as the year draws to a close. After reaching breathtaking record highs just days ago, both gold and silver are experiencing a sharp retreat, driven by a wave of aggressive profit-taking and a resurgent U.
As the final trading days of 2025 unfold, the electric vehicle titan Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) finds itself at a technical and fundamental crossroads. After hitting a record intraday high of $498.83 just one week ago on December 22, the stock has retreated sharply, currently trading near $475. This
The retrenchment of Nvidia in late 2025 serves as a stark reminder of the "double-edged sword" of market concentration. While Nvidia’s meteoric rise propelled the S&P 500 and the Dow to record highs earlier this year, its current volatility is now the primary source of market instability. The
As the final trading week of 2025 began on Monday, December 29, the anticipated "Santa Claus Rally" appeared to have been replaced by a "Santa Claus Stumble." The technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite, which has been the primary engine of market growth throughout the year, led a broader market retreat as institutional
The final trading week of 2025 has opened with a decisive shift in market sentiment, as the S&P 500 index saw a sharp pullback on Monday, December 29. After a year defined by relentless growth and several historic milestones, investors are aggressively selling off high-flying technology names to lock
At the end of his press conference with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday evening, Trump said that he still has a favorite for the position of the Fed Chair without taking names.
After the conclusion of the US market's regular session on Monday, let's examine the after-hours session and unveil the notable performers among the top gainers and losers.
