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Market Update

December was a mixed month for markets. The Nasdaq ended the month down slightly, while the S&P 500 and Dow Jones saw modest gains. Overall, markets had a strong 2025, with all three major U.S. indices up between 15 and 21 percent for the year. The economy also continued to expand throughout 2025, as shown by the 4.3 percent annualized GDP growth rate in Q3. Consumer spending has remained resilient and helped power the economy throughout the year.

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Are there signs of weakness ahead? Watch my latest Market Thoughts video to learn more:

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