Wall Street’s major indexes closed lower on Monday, December 29, 2025, as heavyweight technology and AI-linked stocks pulled back and investors trimmed positions ahead of the New Year, marking a softer start to the final trading week of the year.
The S&P 500 dipped about 0.35 %, the Nasdaq Composite fell around 0.50 %, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average slid about 0.51 %, as losses in big tech companies weighed on the market. Heavyweights like Nvidia and Palantir Technologies fell over 1 %, while Tesla dropped more than 3 %, pulling down the tech and consumer discretionary sectors.
Market sentiment was subdued as traders locked in year-end gains after recent rallies that drove major indexes near record highs. Despite the pullback, the S&P 500 is on track for solid double-digit annual gains in 2025, supported by continued optimism around artificial intelligence, potential Federal Reserve rate cuts, and economic resilience going into 2026.
Precious metals-related stocks also weighed on the market as miners retreated after silver and gold eased from recent peaks, while energy stocks bucked the trend with modest gains as oil prices rose.
Investors are now focusing on upcoming Federal Reserve meeting minutes and economic data in a holiday-shortened week, which could provide clues on monetary policy and market direction heading into the new year. Investing.com
Here’s a snapshot of index performance on the day:
• Dow Jones Industrial Average fell roughly 0.51 %.
• S&P 500 declined 0.35 %.
• Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.50 %.
The retreat reflects profit-taking and risk-off positioning as the year ends, though broader market fundamentals and expectations for economic strength have kept optimism intact for 2026.
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