Daily Market Insights - December 30, 2025
Market Overview
The stock market experienced a broad pullback at the start of the final week of 2025, following a strong rally during the Christmas week. The S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and DJIA all saw declines, with the S&P 500 down 0.4% and the DJIA down 0.5%.
Key Market Movements
- S&P 500: -24.20 points to 6905.73
- Dow: -249.04 points to 48461.72
- Nasdaq: -118.75 points to 23474.38
Profit-taking was evident among mega-cap stocks, particularly in the technology sector, which saw a decline of 0.5%. Notable losers included NVIDIA and Palantir Technologies, while Micron continued to perform well after its earnings report.
Sector Performance
Seven out of the eleven S&P 500 sectors finished lower, with the consumer discretionary sector experiencing the largest drop of 1.0%. The materials sector also fell by 1.0% as metal prices decreased from recent highs. In contrast, the energy sector gained 1.0%, supported by rising crude oil prices.
Geopolitical Developments
Geopolitical tensions influenced market sentiment, with reports of military operations by China around Taiwan and comments from President Trump regarding Iran's nuclear program. These developments contributed to the cautious market environment.
Economic Data
Pending Home Sales rose by 3.3% month-over-month in November, exceeding expectations. U.S. Treasury yields remained stable, with the 2-year note yield at 3.46% and the 10-year note yield at 4.12%.
Year-to-Date Performance
As of December 30, 2025, the year-to-date performance of major indices is as follows:
- Nasdaq Composite: +21.6%
- S&P 500: +17.4%
- DJIA: +13.9%
- Russell 2000: +13.0%
- S&P Mid Cap 400: +7.4%