FOMC
As the final hours of 2025 tick away, Wall Street is laser-focused on a single document: the minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) December 10 meeting. Set for release today, December 30, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. ET, these notes are expected to provide the definitive
Federal Reserve
As the final trading days of 2025 wind down, a palpable sense of anticipation has gripped Wall Street. Investors are currently locked in a holding pattern, with trading volumes thinning as the market awaits the release of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes from the December 9–10 meeting.
Gold
As the 2025 trading year draws to a close, the financial markets are witnessing a classic tug-of-war between defensive assets and risk-on equities. After a tumultuous start to the final week of December, gold and silver have begun to regain their footing today, December 30, 2025. Investors are largely moving
Nasdaq
As the final trading week of 2025 began on Monday, December 29, the anticipated "Santa Claus Rally" appeared to have been replaced by a "Santa Claus Stumble."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
S&P 500
As the final trading days of 2025 wind down, the S&P 500 stands as a testament to the resilience of the American economy and the transformative power of artificial intelligence. Despite a year punctuated by geopolitical friction and a mid-year "tariff storm," the index has defied
2025 Market Review
As 2025 draws to a close, the exuberant "Goldilocks" narrative that defined the start of the year has been replaced by a sobering reality check. What began as a relentless march toward record highs, fueled by the promise of transformative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and aggressive interest rate cuts,
Stock Market
As the final week of 2025 unfolds, the floor of the New York Stock Exchange and the digital order books of the Nasdaq are characterized by an eerie, holiday-shortened quiet. While the "Santa Claus Rally" technically remains in play, investors are navigating a treacherous landscape where thin trading
Gold
As the final trading days of 2025 unfold, the "Hard Asset Super-Cycle" that dominated the financial landscape for the past twelve months has hit a sudden and jarring roadblock. On December 29, 2025, gold and silver prices experienced their most significant single-day retreats of the year, pulling back
Federal Reserve
As the final trading days of 2025 wind down, the U.S. stock market finds itself in a delicate balancing act. While the traditional "Santa Claus rally" has provided a modest lift to major indices, investors are increasingly fixated on the upcoming release of the Federal Open Market
Dow Jones
As the sun sets on 2025, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (NYSE: ^DJI) is capping off a year of remarkable resilience, maintaining its footing near record highs during the final holiday-shortened trading week. While the broader market experienced a slight "breath-catching" pause on Monday, December 29, the blue-chip
S&P 500
As the final trading days of 2025 unfold, the S&P 500 is showing signs of a tactical "breather" after a historic year that saw the index surge nearly 20%. After touching an all-time intraday high of 6,940 last week, the benchmark index has entered a
Stock Market
As the final trading days of 2025 draw to a close, a profound shift is recalibrating the landscape of Wall Street. The "Magnificent 7" dominance that defined the market for nearly three years is facing its sternest test yet, as institutional capital flows out of high-flying technology names