NEW YORK: Investors hoping for traditional holiday cheer for the US stock market are encountering turbulence that could keep markets on edge into year-end. Despite stock indices remaining on track for solid performance in 2025, the benchmark S&P 500 has edged lower so far in December, bucking historical trends that have shown it to be a strong month on average.

Source: The Star December 20, 2025 07:00 UTC