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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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Your daily horoscope: November 5, 2024

 

HOROSCOPES IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY

There is precious little you won’t be able to do this year, so think big, aim high and don’t settle for less than perfection either in your personal affairs or in your work. Show those who doubt you that you are still a force to be reckoned with.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20):

You don’t have to be sociable if you don’t feel like it. Saturn in one of the more introverted areas of your chart suggests you may be happier if left to your own devices today. You will be more in the mood for fun and games later in the week.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21):

If you are the sort of Taurus who always likes to be in control the next 24 hours could be a little uncomfortable. You are not the only one with a stubborn streak and someone you deal with at home or at work won’t give you an inch.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21):

You have worked so hard of late that you deserve a break, so slow down and take life at a more leisurely pace. Social activities will be a lot of fun but they could also be tiring, so be choosy about the events you grace with your presence.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23):

Artistic activities will go well for you over the next few days but they will go even better if you join forces with people who share your creative vision. The universe doesn’t want you to be a recluse shut away alone in your studio.

LEO (July 24 - Aug. 23):

This could be and should be one of the best times of the year for you and with Mars moving through your sign what you get out of life will be in direct proportion to what you choose to put in – so choose to give 100 per cent.

VIRGO (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23):

The more you are on the move the more you will enjoy yourself, so stop pretending that you cannot spare the time to get out and about and head off some place special to have fun with your friends. There is romance in the air as well.

LIBRA (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23):

Money matters should go well for you between now and the end of the week, so stop worrying that you won’t be able to make ends meet and act as if you know your needs will be met – and, miraculously, most of them will be.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22):

Whatever you turn your hand to over the next few days will go amazingly well, so aim high and don’t listen to those who say you could be biting off more than you can chew. The more you expect from life the more life will give you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21):

Everyone can see that you are super confident but those who know you best also recognize that you sometimes go to extremes. The message of the stars today is that you need to tone down your act a bit – but only a bit, don’t stifle your genius!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20):

Your horizons may seem limited at the moment but that is an illusion caused by the constant negativity you’ve been getting from other people. Find a quiet place where you can be alone with your thoughts and reaffirm your life’s purpose. Then really go for it!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19):

You are determined to make your mark on the world and if that means you have to deal harshly with people who stand in your way then so be it. Make it clear you mean business now and you will get a lot less opposition in the future.

PISCES (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20):

Others can sit around waiting for things to happen if they so choose but you must get off your rear end, get your act together and get busy making a name for yourself. With so many cosmic influences now in your favor you cannot afford to be lazy.

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