The S&P 500 reached a record closing high on Wednesday, finishing at 6,932.05 during an abbreviated Christmas Eve trading session. Silver and gold also hit intraday records earlier in the session, with gold futures trading as high as $4,555.10 an ounce and silver futures trading at $72.75. Stocks have seen strong gains in 2025 and are on track for a third year of double-digit growth. Economic data released post government shutdown has reinforced positive investor sentiment, pushing stocks higher. The Nasdaq, Dow Jones, and Russell 2000 also ended higher on Wednesday, while the VIX finished below 14 for the first time since 2024.

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