This week on Wall Street Week, we discuss the last full week of December 2025, during which U.S. financial markets experienced a significant upward trend known as a Santa Claus rally. Major equity indices, including the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average, reached record highs, fueled by light trading volume and positive investor sentiment.

While crude oil prices experienced fluctuations due to geopolitical tensions in Venezuela and the possibility of peace talks in Ukraine, precious metals showed notable gains. Treasury yields remained largely stable, and the VIX volatility index decreased, indicating a period of market calm.Although there was a slight dip in the markets on the day after Christmas, the week ended on a strong note, particularly for the technology and energy sectors.

Looking ahead, projections suggest that ...