U.S. equity markets commenced the final trading week of 2025 on a subdued note, with major indexes opening lower on Monday, December 29th, as investors paused after a robust year and a recent five-session winning streak. The slight pullback comes amidst thin holiday trading volumes and a focus on upcoming economic data and corporate developments as the year draws to a close. Despite the modest dip at the open, 2025 has been a strong year for U.S. markets, with the S&P 500 having climbed nearly 18% year-to-d ...