German household wealth has reached a record €10 trillion, driven by strong savings and rising stock markets, with an expected continued growth in 2026 despite economic uncertainties.
NIO reported a record-breaking year in 2025 with total vehicle deliveries reaching 326,028, a 46.9% increase year-over-year, including a December high of 48,135 vehicles, driven by strong sales across its brands and the success of its flagship SUV, the NIO All-New ES8.
Precious metals, including silver and gold, experienced a retreat after reaching record highs, due to profit-taking and geopolitical developments, with silver near $80/ounce and gold slightly easing from its peak, amid expectations of U.S. rate cuts and ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Silver surged 9% to a record high of $78.53 an ounce, driven by a market deficit and rising industrial demand, with other precious metals like gold and platinum also reaching all-time highs.
On Christmas Eve 2025, the stock market closed at record highs with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones reaching new peaks, driven by low volatility and positive economic indicators, marking the first Christmas Eve record for the S&P 500 since 2013.
The S&P 500 reached a record closing high on Christmas Eve for the first time since 2013, with stocks and metals like gold and silver hitting new intraday records, driven by positive economic data and investor confidence in a resilient U.S. economy heading into 2026.
On Christmas Eve 2025, the S&P 500 is close to achieving its 39th record high of the year, a rare feat not seen since 2013, indicating strong market performance despite the holiday season.
Gold reached a new record high near $4,500 per ounce, driven by a weaker dollar, geopolitical tensions, and dovish Fed expectations, while silver also hit an all-time peak, reflecting strong investor demand for safe-haven assets amid global uncertainties.
Gold and silver prices reached record highs due to investor demand driven by expectations of US interest rate cuts, geopolitical tensions, and global central bank gold holdings, with gold surpassing $4,400 an ounce and silver hitting $69.44, marking significant year-to-date increases.
The FTSE 100 reached a new record close of 9,787 points, driven by global market rallies and hopes of an end to the US government shutdown, which has also positively impacted US and European markets.
Gold prices have surged to a record high above $4,200 amid ongoing stock market volatility, highlighting increased investor interest in safe-haven assets.
Disney World and Disneyland have announced a significant increase in ticket prices, reaching record highs, which may impact visitors' plans and budgets.
Bitcoin reached a new all-time high of $125,689 amid a broader risk rally driven by the US government shutdown, inflows into Bitcoin ETFs, and a narrative of dollar debasement, with historical trends and legislative support fueling its rise.