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As the final bells ring on the trading floor this December 31, 2025, the American equity markets have achieved what many analysts deemed impossible just twelve months ago. Despite a year defined by aggressive protectionism, "on-again, off-again" trade wars, and a global reconfiguration of supply chains, the U.S. stock

After holding rates steady for most of 2025 and resisting President Donald Trump’s calls for rate cuts, the central bank ended the year with three consecutive 25 basis point reductions in the policy rate.

The final trading day of 2025 concluded on a high note for Wall Street, as the U.S. Department of Labor released initial jobless claims that defied the year’s cooling trend. For the week ending December 27, 2025, initial claims for unemployment benefits fell to 199,000, sliding back

Global equities delivered strong returns despite geopolitical tensions, tariff shocks, and macro uncertainty, with solid corporate earnings growth, easing monetary policy expectations, and AI-driven investment acting as key stabilizers.

Xi delivered the address as China approaches the end of its 14th Five-Year Plan and ahead of the start of the next planning cycle in 2026.

The vast majority of investment results are not dependent on picking individual stocks, but on asset allocation across categories.

China’s 295 billion yuan allocation in 2026 will go towards an investment plan for the central government's budget and other major projects.

Interest rate decisions by central banks influence borrowing costs, investor sentiment, and stock valuations across Wall Street.

For Webull, the IPO was a great one, but market volatility has affected shares, which could have otherwise seen a liftoff given steady revenue growth.

Investors head into the final trading session of 2025 with caution.

iPower disclosed its first crypto purchases totaling about $2.21 million.

The festive mood on Wall Street has taken a sudden, chilly turn as the final trading days of 2025 approach. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), often referred to as the market’s "fear gauge," saw a notable 4.4% jump to 14.20 on December 29, signaling a sharp reversal

As the final trading days of 2025 wind down, a stark divergence has emerged on Wall Street. While the broader market indices, long dominated by high-flying technology and growth stocks, have begun to retreat from their mid-year peaks, the Energy sector has staged a dramatic and tactical comeback. Throughout December,

As the final trading days of 2025 come to a close, the high-octane rally that defined the year has hit a significant speed bump. The S&P 500 (NYSE:SPY) and the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQ:QQQ) have recorded back-to-back losses this week, marking a somber end to an otherwise historic

The year’s standout meme stock is losing momentum, down 45% from its September peak.

The Trump administration will use a combination of alternative legislation and existing trade measures to reissue tariffs if the Supreme Court rules against the current ones, according to a report from Financial Times.

Since index funds operate according to rules rather than the judgment of a fund manager, they are considered passive investment vehicles.

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