U.S. equity markets commenced the shortened Christmas Eve trading session on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, with major indexes showing mixed to slightly lower opening performances, following a robust four-day winning streak that saw the S&P 500 reach a new all-time closing high yesterday. Investors are navigating a holiday-shortened week, with markets set to close early at 1:00 PM ET today and remain shut tomorrow for Christmas Day. The bond market will also observe an early close at 2:00 PM ET. This abbrevi ...