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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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Families Flee New Israeli Assault in Gaza’s Khan Younis

In the midst of the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, families in Gaza’s Khan Younis are facing a dire situation. Israeli tanks have returned to the southern city, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate along congested roadways. Displaced Palestinians are fleeing on foot, with their belongings piled onto donkey carts and motorcycle rickshaws. The safety of designated humanitarian areas remains uncertain, as they have been attacked in the past. Meanwhile, leaders from the United States, Egypt, and Qatar are attempting a last-ditch effort to revive ceasefire talks. The situation remains tense, and civilians continue to bear the brunt of the violence. 

Previous rounds of negotiations have failed to yield a lasting ceasefire, but the upcoming talks scheduled for August 15 offer a glimmer of hope. As the conflict persists, families in Khan Younis remain caught in the crossfire, desperately seeking safety and relief from the relentless assault. 


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