Dow Jones today: Dow drops 304 points to end 2025 as yields rise and year-end selling persists
The Dow fell 303.77 points to 48,063.29 on Wednesday, marking a fourth straight decline as Wall Street closed out 2025. Treasury yields rose after jobless claims dropped to 199,000, below forecasts. The S&P 500 lost 0.7%, and the Nasdaq slipped 0.8%. The New York Stock Exchange will close Thursday for New Year’s Day.