"Shares opened mixed in Europe on Tuesday after slipping in Asia as some regional markets wrapped up trading for the year. Crude oil prices edged higher and gold and silver resumed their ascent. U.S. futures were flat. In Tokyo, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi rang out the final session for 2025 in a traditional year-end ceremony. "By realizing a Japanese economy that earns the trust of investors around the world, we will create a virtuous cycle in which global capital flows into Japan," Takaichi said."
"The benchmark Nikkei 225 shed 0.4% to 50,339.48, its first year-end close above 50,000. It ended 2025 up nearly 25%. With just two trading days left before the year ends, most big investors have closed out their positions and volume has been thin. Most global markets will be closed Thursday, New Year's day, and some will also be closed Wednesday and Friday."
European shares opened mixed after Asian markets slipped as some regional exchanges concluded trading for the year. Crude oil edged higher while gold and silver continued gains and U.S. futures were flat. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi rang the final 2025 session and emphasized attracting global capital to create a virtuous economic cycle. The Nikkei 225 closed above 50,000 for the first year-end close, finishing 2025 up nearly 25%. With two trading days remaining, many big investors have closed positions and trading volumes are thin. Early European indices were largely unchanged, while several Asian markets showed mixed moves. Technology stocks, including Nvidia and Broadcom, fell amid valuation concerns tied to AI.
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