Wall Street rises modestly in December 2025 on strong economic data and hopes for tax changes.

December 2025 opens with Wall Street markets showing modest gains as investors look ahead to the year-end, buoyed by steady economic data and optimism around potential tax policy shifts. Despite lingering concerns over inflation and global geopolitical tensions, equities edged higher, with tech stocks leading the rally. Market participants are closely watching Federal Reserve signals for clues on future rate cuts, while corporate earnings reports continue to reflect resilience across sectors.