Market Commentary | December 29th, 2025
It was a shortened week due to the Christmas holiday, but several key economic reports were released that provided a snapshot of current conditions.
It was a shortened week due to the Christmas holiday, but several key economic reports were released that provided a snapshot of current conditions.
Last week’s economic data offered a concentrated look at a U.S. economy in transition, with headline numbers masking deeper shifts beneath the surface.
Last week’s economic calendar painted a nuanced picture of the U.S. economy, reflecting a softening labor market, mixed consumer activity, and divergent signals from manufacturing and services sectors.
The first week of December delivered a series of key U.S. economic indicators, offering a clearer picture of the nation’s growth trajectory as the year draws to a close.
Markets had a shortened trading week due to the Thanksgiving holiday, but several key economic reports provided insight into inflation trends, consumer behavior, and business activity.