S&P 500 Today (Dec. 15, 2025): Index Holds Near 6,800s as Payrolls, Inflation and AI Anxiety Set the Tone
The S&P 500 edged up 0.13% to 6,836.37 by late morning Monday, after early gains faded. Trading stayed rangebound as investors weighed hopes for lower rates in 2026 against concerns over tech valuations and awaited delayed U.S. economic data. Consumer discretionary stocks led early, with Tesla up 4.5%. AI-linked shares showed mixed performance, with Nvidia higher but Oracle and Broadcom falling.