How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Dec. 29

Stocks slipped on Wall Street, while crude oil prices rose and gold and silver prices pulled back after recent sharp gains.The S&P 500 fell 0.3 percent Monday. With just two more trading days left in 2025, the S&P 500 is up more than 17 percent for the year.The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.5 percent. The Nasdaq composite fell 0.5 percent.Energy stocks gained ground along with rising oil prices.Wall Street faces another short week in the final stretch of 2025. Markets in the United States will be closed Thursday for New Year’s Day.On Monday:The S&P 500 fell 24.20 points, or 0.3 percent, to 6,905.74.The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 249.04 points, or 0.5 percent, to 48,461.93.The Nasdaq composite fell 118.75 points, or 0.5 percent, to 23,474.35.The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies fell 14.55 points, or 0.6 percent, to 2,519.80.For the year:The S&P 500 is up 1,024.11 points, or 17.4 percent.The Dow is up 5,917.71 points, or 13.9 percent.The Nasdaq is up 4,163.56 points, or 21.6 percent.The Russell 2000 is up 289.64 points, or 13 percent.The views and opinions expressed are those of the authors. They are meant for general informational purposes only and should not be construed or interpreted as a recommendation or solicitation. The Epoch Times does not provide investment, tax, legal, financial planning, estate planning, or any other personal finance advice. The Epoch Times holds no liability for the accuracy or timeliness of the information provided.