Global Markets, Dec 24, 2025 — Major global equity indices traded mostly higher, led by gains in US technology stocks and steady momentum across European benchmarks, while small-cap shares underperformed amid cautious risk appetite.
🌍 Global Indices at a Glance
Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.16% to 48,442
S&P 500 added 0.46%, extending record-level momentum
NASDAQ Composite outperformed, climbing 0.57%, supported by tech buying
NYSE Composite gained 0.18%
NYSE American Composite advanced 0.63%
US markets benefited from sustained optimism around earnings visibility and cooling volatility.
📉 Small-Caps and Volatility
Russell 2000 slipped 0.69%, reflecting pressure on smaller companies
CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) eased 0.57% to 14, signaling continued investor calm
Analysts note that declining volatility suggests confidence in near-term market stability, even as select segments face profit-taking.
🇪🇺 Europe Mixed but Resilient
FTSE 100 (UK) rose 0.24%, supported by mining and energy stocks
DAX (Germany) gained 0.23%, tracking industrial and export-heavy shares
CAC 40 (France) fell 0.21%, underperforming regional peers
European markets reflected mixed sectoral cues, with commodities offering support while consumer and luxury stocks remained subdued.
📊 Market Perspective
Global equities continue to show selective strength, with large-cap and technology-led indices outperforming. Small-caps and cyclical stocks remain more sensitive to valuation concerns and year-end positioning.
