Dow Jones Today After the Bell: Jobs Report, Retail Sales, and Oil Slide Shape the DJIA Outlook for Dec. 16, 2025
The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped toward 48,300 late Tuesday morning after a volatile start, as investors reacted to a delayed November jobs report showing payrolls up 64,000 but unemployment rising to 4.6%. Energy and healthcare stocks dragged on the index, while tech shares steadied. The S&P 500 hovered near recent lows, and the Nasdaq outperformed. Retail sales were flat for the month.