U.S. Markets Observe New Year’s Day Holiday, Reflect on a Strong 2025 and Eye 2026’s Opening Week

U.S. financial markets are closed today, Thursday, January 1st, 2026, in observance of the New Year's Day holiday. Both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq will remain shut, with regular trading hours set to resume on Friday, January 2nd, 2026. This market holiday provides a pause for investors to reflect on a remarkably strong 2025 and to strategize for the opportunities and challenges that the new year may bring.2025 Closes with a Slight Pullback, But Stellar Annual GainsThe final trading day of ...