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Silver Price Today Holds Near $79 Record High as Fed Rate-Cut Bets and China Export Rules Stir Supply Fears

Silver Price Today Holds Near $79 Record High as Fed Rate-Cut Bets and China Export Rules Stir Supply Fears

Spot silver hovered near $79.3 per ounce in midday New York trading Sunday, close to record highs after a sharp late-week surge. U.S. stock markets remain closed, but CME Globex silver futures reopen Sunday evening. The rally follows expectations for Fed easing, a weaker dollar, and new Chinese export rules for 2026–2027. Silver has outperformed gold in 2025, with thin markets adding to volatility.
28 December 2025
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Dow Jones today: DJIA holds near record highs as markets close for the weekend and investors brace for Fed minutes, thin year-end trading

Dow Jones today: DJIA holds near record highs as markets close for the weekend and investors brace for Fed minutes, thin year-end trading

The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 20.19 points to 48,710.97 on Friday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also edging lower in light, holiday trading. U.S. exchange volume fell to 10.22 billion shares, well below the 20-day average. Markets remain near record highs heading into the final sessions of 2025, with traders watching for signs of a continued Santa Claus rally.
28 December 2025
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JPMorgan Chase Stock (NYSE: JPM) Near Record Highs as Weekend Crypto-Payments Scrutiny and Fed Outlook Set the Tone for the Next Session

JPMorgan Chase Stock (NYSE: JPM) Near Record Highs as Weekend Crypto-Payments Scrutiny and Fed Outlook Set the Tone for the Next Session

JPMorgan Chase shares closed at $327.91 on Friday, down 0.4%, holding near record highs ahead of January’s bank earnings season. The bank reportedly froze accounts tied to stablecoin startups BlindPay and Kontigo over concerns about activity linked to Venezuela, though JPMorgan disputed the move was related to stablecoin firms.
28 December 2025
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Nasdaq Today: Market Closed Sunday as Nasdaq Composite Near Record Highs; Fed Minutes and Year-End Rotation in Focus

Nasdaq Today: Market Closed Sunday as Nasdaq Composite Near Record Highs; Fed Minutes and Year-End Rotation in Focus

The Nasdaq Composite slipped 20.21 points, or 0.1%, to 23,593.10 in thin post-holiday trading Friday, with the Nasdaq-100 down 0.05%. U.S. stock markets are closed Sunday. Trading volumes on the NYSE were about half the usual level as many institutional investors have finished for the year. Indexes remain near record highs after a strong 2025.
28 December 2025
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NYSE Today: New York Stock Exchange Closed Sunday as S&P 500 Hovers Near 7,000; Fed Minutes and Year-End Positioning Set Up Monday’s Open

NYSE Today: New York Stock Exchange Closed Sunday as S&P 500 Hovers Near 7,000; Fed Minutes and Year-End Positioning Set Up Monday’s Open

U.S. stocks ended Friday nearly flat, with the S&P 500 closing at 6,929.94, about 1% below the 7,000 mark. Trading volume was light at 10.22 billion shares versus a 20-day average of 15.98 billion. The NYSE is closed Sunday; three trading days remain in 2025. Investors await Federal Reserve minutes due Tuesday.
28 December 2025
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Santa Claus Rally Watch: S&P 500 Near 7,000 as Fed Minutes Loom and Gold, Silver Smash Records

Santa Claus Rally Watch: S&P 500 Near 7,000 as Fed Minutes Loom and Gold, Silver Smash Records

U.S. stocks closed little changed in thin post-Christmas trading Friday, with the S&P 500 ending at 6,929.94, the Dow at 48,710.97, and the Nasdaq at 23,593.10. All three indexes posted weekly gains, leaving the S&P 500 up 17.8% for the year and less than 1% from the 7,000 mark. Market leadership has broadened beyond tech to include financials and small caps.
27 December 2025
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Silver Price Today: Silver Holds Near $79 After Record Breakout as Fed-Cut Bets and Supply Deficits Fuel the Rally

Silver Price Today: Silver Holds Near $79 After Record Breakout as Fed-Cut Bets and Supply Deficits Fuel the Rally

Silver prices hit a record $79.39 per ounce in New York late Saturday after surging more than 9% in thin post-holiday trading. The rally began Friday, with spot silver breaking above $77 for the first time and extending a triple-digit percentage gain for 2025. U.S. stock markets remain closed for the weekend. Precious-metals miners also rose as silver and gold set new highs.
27 December 2025
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Gold Price Today: Bullion Holds Near Record $4,550 After Year-End Rally Driven by Fed Cut Bets and a Softer Dollar

Gold Price Today: Bullion Holds Near Record $4,550 After Year-End Rally Driven by Fed Cut Bets and a Softer Dollar

Spot gold surged 1.2% to $4,531.41 an ounce Friday, touching a record $4,549.71, as thin holiday trading, rate-cut bets, and safe-haven demand fueled gains. Silver jumped 7.5% to near $77.40, also hitting a record, while platinum set a new high. U.S. stocks closed slightly lower in light volume, with the Dow down 0.04%. Gold is up 72% and silver 167% year to date.
27 December 2025
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U.S. Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Near 7,000 as Year-End “Santa Rally” Heads Into the Final Week of 2025; Fed Minutes Loom

U.S. Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Near 7,000 as Year-End “Santa Rally” Heads Into the Final Week of 2025; Fed Minutes Loom

U.S. stock markets are closed Saturday after major indexes ended Friday nearly flat in light post-holiday trading. The S&P 500 slipped 2.11 points to 6,929.94, while the Dow, Nasdaq, and Russell 2000 also edged lower. All four indexes remain near record highs, with the S&P 500 up about 17.8% for the year. Investors are watching for signals on Federal Reserve rate policy as 2025 trading winds down.
27 December 2025
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Microsoft Stock (MSFT) Update: Shares Hold Near $488 as Markets Close for the Weekend, With Fed Minutes and Year-End Positioning in Focus

Microsoft Stock (MSFT) Update: Shares Hold Near $488 as Markets Close for the Weekend, With Fed Minutes and Year-End Positioning in Focus

Microsoft shares closed Friday at $487.71, just below $500, after a quiet post-holiday session. Options activity was heavy, with over 102,000 contracts traded and notable focus at the $490 strike. U.S. markets are closed for the weekend. Trading resumes Monday with attention on year-end liquidity and Big Tech’s AI earnings prospects.
27 December 2025
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S&P 500 Nears 7,000 as Santa Claus Rally Window Opens: Dow and Nasdaq Cap Strong 2025 With Fed Minutes Ahead

S&P 500 Nears 7,000 as Santa Claus Rally Window Opens: Dow and Nasdaq Cap Strong 2025 With Fed Minutes Ahead

The Dow closed at 48,710.97, the S&P 500 at 6,929.94, and the Nasdaq at 23,593.10 on Friday, finishing little changed after a multi-session climb. Weekly gains put the S&P 500 up 1.4%, Dow up 1.2%, and Nasdaq up 1.2%. Trading volume was muted ahead of year-end. The S&P 500 sits just below the 7,000 mark as the Santa Claus rally window opens.
27 December 2025
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New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Weekend Outlook: S&P 500 Near 7,000 as Fed Minutes Loom and Year-End Trading Enters the Final Stretch

New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Weekend Outlook: S&P 500 Near 7,000 as Fed Minutes Loom and Year-End Trading Enters the Final Stretch

The New York Stock Exchange is closed as of 7:52 a.m. ET Saturday, following a flat Friday session where the S&P 500 slipped 2.11 points to 6,929.94. Major indexes remain near record highs, with the S&P 500 up about 17.8% and the Nasdaq up 22.2% for the year. Trading volume Friday was notably light at 10.22 billion shares. Three NYSE sessions remain in 2025.
27 December 2025
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Gold Price Today Hits Record Above $4,500 as Fed Rate-Cut Bets Fuel Safe-Haven Demand — What to Watch Before Monday’s Market Open

Gold Price Today Hits Record Above $4,500 as Fed Rate-Cut Bets Fuel Safe-Haven Demand — What to Watch Before Monday’s Market Open

Gold surged to a record high near $4,549/oz Friday before settling at $4,531/oz, with U.S. gold futures closing at $4,552.70/oz. U.S. stocks ended slightly lower in thin post-holiday trading, with the S&P 500 down 2.11 points. The 10-year Treasury yield held near 4.13%. A weaker dollar and expectations for more Fed rate cuts fueled bullion’s rally.
26 December 2025
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Silver Price Today: Spot Silver Hits Fresh Record Near $79 as Fed Rate-Cut Bets and Tight Supply Supercharge the Rally

Silver Price Today: Spot Silver Hits Fresh Record Near $79 as Fed Rate-Cut Bets and Tight Supply Supercharge the Rally

Spot silver surged to a record high of $78.53 an ounce Friday in New York, with late bids quoted near $79.14. Prices swung from $71.89 to $79.33 during the session amid thin year-end trading. The rally tracked expectations of U.S. rate cuts and a weaker dollar. Major U.S. stock indexes ended slightly lower but near record levels.
26 December 2025
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Dow Jones Today (26.12.2025): DJIA Hovers Near 48,700 in Thin Post‑Christmas Trading as Fed-Cut Bets Stay in Focus

Dow Jones Today (26.12.2025): DJIA Hovers Near 48,700 in Thin Post‑Christmas Trading as Fed-Cut Bets Stay in Focus

The Dow Jones Industrial Average hovered near 48,698, down 0.07% in late-morning trading Friday, following a quiet, low-volume session after the Christmas holiday. The index stayed within a narrow range, flat to slightly lower versus Wednesday’s record close. Few major headlines or economic releases shaped the session. Investors looked ahead to next week’s Federal Reserve meeting minutes.
26 December 2025
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