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Stock Futures Muted Ahead of Another Holiday Week

The Dow industrial futures were up 0.1%. The S&P 500 futures and the Nasdaq Composite futures were flat.

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How Investors Are Preparing for a New Fed

Markets have been calm but concerns persist about a less independent, more divided central bank.

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Bank of Japan's Meeting Summary Points to Further Rate Increases

A member of the Japanese central bank's policy board said that raising the policy interest rate in a timely manner could curb future inflationary pressure.

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Home Sales, Fed Meeting Minutes, and Manufacturing Data to Usher in the New Year

In a holiday-shortened week, we'll see Fed minutes for the December meeting as well as economic data releases on home prices, construction spending, and manufacturing.

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In a Wild Year for Markets, Investors Who Did Nothing Did Just Fine

Those who owned U.S. stocks at the start of the year made good money. Owning foreign stocks was even better. Treasurys did well, and the yield stayed high for cash.

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Trump Says Talks to End Ukraine War Yield Progress Though Hurdles Remain

The U.S. president offers few specifics after a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin and a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

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Private Equity Has More Housecleaning to Do in 2026

Recent deals boosted optimism for the new year, but firms are still sitting on a glut of portfolio companies.

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Stocks are on track for a third straight year of stellar returns. Why a fourth isn't out of the question.

After three straight years of 10% or greater returns for the S&P 500, gains in year four are typically more subdued. But that doesn't mean 2026 won't be another great year for stocks.

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An Ounce of Silver Is Now Worth More Than a Barrel of Oil

Neither investors nor industrial buyers can get enough of the precious metal, while a glut of crude has swamped energy markets and depressed fuel prices.

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Trump Wants a Weaker Dollar. Some Chinese Say He Has a Point.

A significant weakening of the dollar versus China's currency didn't happen in 2025, but some forecasters say it's a wild card to watch in the new year.

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China Sanctions Boeing, Other U.S. Companies Over Taiwan Arms Sale

Beijing responded to the Trump administration's approval of a large weapons package for Taipei with restrictions on firms and executives.

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Freeport-McMoRan and Miner Stocks Climb as Copper Tests Fresh Record

The metal is on pace for its best annual percentage gain since 2009 across all markets.

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The Unexpected Winner of Rising American Tariffs Is Mexico

Its exports to the U.S. have surged since President Trump imposed new import duties on countries this year.

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Customs Crackdown Leads to Blocked, Destroyed Imports

Small imports that had cleared U.S. customs quickly and easily are now stranded because of changing tariffs and tougher enforcement.

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Family Offices Have Become the New Power Players on Wall Street

Wealthy families are launching offices to manage their money at a record clip and are increasingly getting a seat at the table in significant deals.

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

December 28, 2025 23:15 ET (04:15 GMT)