Wall Street Ends Turbulent 2025 with Mixed Afternoon Trading, Eyes 2026 Economic Outlook

U.S. equities are navigating a mixed afternoon on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, as Wall Street closes out a tumultuous yet historically strong year. Despite a modest pullback in the final trading days, major indexes are poised to record significant annual gains, largely fueled by optimism surrounding artificial intelligence and a resilient U.S. economy. Trading volume remains lighter than usual as investors finalize positions ahead of the New Year's Day holiday.Current Market PerformanceAs afternoon trading ...