economy
December 31, 2025
Wall Street ends 2025 near record highs after year of economic upheaval
US markets buoyed by sustained rise in tech stocks as investors largely shrug off concerns over Trump tariffs
TL;DR
- Wall Street finished 2025 near record highs, with the S&P 500 up 16.4%.
- Global indices like London's FTSE 100 also saw significant gains.
- Tech valuations, particularly driven by AI interest, fueled the market rally.
- Nvidia became the first public company to reach a $4tn market value.
- The US president's trade policies and government shutdowns created economic uncertainty.
- Despite market gains, many Americans are apprehensive about their financial security.
- The stock market rally has disproportionately benefited the wealthy, increasing inequality.
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