U.S. stocks fell on Wall Street as 2025 ended, weighed down by rate and growth concerns.

U.S. stocks declined on Wall Street as 2025 came to a close, with major indices posting losses amid lingering concerns over interest rates and economic growth. Investors remained cautious ahead of the year-end, with tech and consumer sectors leading the downturn. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq ended lower, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average also slipped, reflecting a cautious market sentiment as the year ended.