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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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Final Countdown: Harris and Trump Make Last Push as Election Day Nears

 

With just six days remaining until the U.S. presidential election, the race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is reaching its climax. Both candidates are intensifying their campaigns in key battleground states, aiming to sway undecided voters and solidify their support base.

Harris is focusing on economic issues and job creation, emphasizing her plans to reduce living costs and restore abortion rights protections. She has been campaigning in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, highlighting her commitment to addressing the needs of working families.

Trump, on the other hand, is appealing to religious voters and emphasizing his stance on immigration. He has been holding rallies in North Carolina and Wisconsin, where he continues to draw large crowds. Trump's campaign has faced criticism over recent racist remarks made by a comedian at one of his rallies, but he remains undeterred in his efforts to energize his base.

Early voting numbers have reached unprecedented levels, with millions of Americans already casting their ballots. The outcome of this election will hinge on voter turnout and the efficiency of the vote-counting process. As Election Day approaches, both candidates are making their final appeals to voters, hoping to secure a victory on November 5.

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