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Wall Street Week

Wall Street Week

By: Data Research Machine
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"In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you." - Deepak Chopra.

What economic factors influenced the market last week?

What should investors anticipate in the economy over the coming months?

How are investors allocating their assets?

If investors are unsure about the market direction, how can they reach their financial goals?

Discover the answers on the Wall Street Week from Data Research Machine, where investors get a detailed yet straightforward breakdown of market movements and explanations of what each movement means for investors' portfolios. "See the market shift before everyone." Subscribe to Wall Street Week from Data Research Machine on most podcast platforms.

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  • 2025 12/15 - 12/19. Wall Street experienced significant volatility, with initial concerns about inflation and high interest rates eventually giving way to a strong rally towards the end of the week.

    2025 12/15 - 12/19. Wall Street experienced significant volatility, with initial concerns about inflation and high interest rates eventually giving way to a strong rally towards the end of the week.
    Dec 21 2025

    This week on Wall Street Week, we provide a comprehensive overview of financial market performance during the third week of December 2025. The week was marked by significant volatility, with initial concerns about inflation and high interest rates eventually giving way to a strong rally towards the end of the week, driven primarily by the technology and AI sectors.

    In addition to fluctuations in equities, Treasury yields also experienced notable changes. The energy market faced challenges due to downward pressure from global supply surpluses and geopolitical tensions. Overall, this week's economic news reflects investors' mixed sentiment as 2025 comes to a close, balancing macroeconomic fears with optimism about the holiday season.

    Finally, conclude this week's review by identifying key financial indicators to watch for in the upcoming shortened holiday trading week.

    | -------------- | 12/15 M - | 12/16 T - | 12/17 W - | 12/18 T - | 12/19 F - |

    |----------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|

    | S&P | 6,816.51 | 6,800.26 | 6,721.43 | 6,774.76 | 6,834.50 |

    | Nasdaq | 23,057.41 | 23,111.46 | 22,693.32 | 23,006.36 | 23,307.62 |

    | DJI | 48,416.56 | 48,114.26 | 47,885.97 | 47,951.85 | 48,134.89 |

    | VIX | 16.50 | 16.48 | 17.62 | 16.87 | 14.91 |

    | 2-yr T Bond % | 3.508 | 3.479 | 3.485 | 3.46 | 3.485 |

    | 10-yr T Bond % | 4.182 | 4.149 | 4.151 | 4.116 | 4.151 |

    | Crude Oil WTI | 56.67 | 55.13 | 55.81 | 56.00 | 56.52 |

    |----------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|

    | BCOMENTR | 64.8635 | 63.2218 | 64.1766 | 63.4131 | 63.5643 |

    | SPGSPM | 5,745.48 | 5,739.52 | 5,822.75 | 5,795.67 | 5,844.22 |

    | SPGSAG | 356.34 | 352.42 | 352.32 | 352.43 | 352.19 |

    | BCOMINTR | 389.09 | 386.79 | 391.33 | 392.57 | 396.88 |
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