Dow Jones Today (Dec. 23, 2025): DJIA Near 48,500 as GDP Surprise Shifts Fed-Cut Bets and the Holiday Rally Extends
The Dow Jones Industrial Average stayed in striking distance of recent highs on Tuesday as investors digested a stronger-than-expected U.S. GDP report, a fresh drop in consumer confidence, and shifting expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2026—against a backdrop of thinning liquidity in a holiday-shortened week.