Global Stock Markets Today (26.12.2025): Wall Street Near Record Highs as Asia Advances and Holiday Trading Stays Thin
Global stocks edged higher Friday in thin post-holiday trading, with the S&P 500 near 6,939 and the Nasdaq at 23,646. Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 0.7% as the Topix hit a record. Most European markets stayed closed for holidays, focusing activity in the U.S. and Asia. Investors watched for a possible S&P 500 push to 7,000 and tracked expectations for further Fed rate cuts in 2026.