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The "Santa Claus Rally" appears to be arriving right on schedule for Wall Street. On this Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025, the S&P 500 is coming off a fresh record close of 6,909, bolstered by a "Goldilocks" GDP report that showed the U.S. economy grew at a robust 4.3% in the third quarter—significantly beating expectations of 3.2%.

🏛️ Wall Street: Stability Amid the Holiday Calm

* Record Performance: The S&P 500 has notched its fourth straight winning session. With markets closing early today (1 PM ET), futures are trading flat as investors digest the reality that the U.S. economy remains resilient despite recent government data delays.

* Fed Pivot 2026: Even with strong growth, the market is pricing in a "dovish" 2026. Following the Fed's 25bps cut in December (bringing the rate to 3.50%–3.75%), traders still expect at least one or two more cuts next year to reach a "neutral" stance.

* Santa’s Window: Historically, the S&P 500 rises about 1.3% during the final five days of December and the first two of January. With the index already up 17% for the year, many are targeting 7,100 by year-end.

🌐 Crypto: $SOL and $XRP Consolidation

While equities celebrate, the crypto market is in a "wait-and-see" mode:

* Solana ($SOL): Currently hovering near $122, SOL is consolidating after a slight technical breakdown earlier this week. It remains a favorite for 2026 "millionaire-maker" predictions, but for now, it's following the broader sideways trend of Bitcoin.

* XRP ($XRP): Trading near $1.85, XRP is facing similar holiday thinning. While the sentiment is bullish due to regulatory clarity, the massive capital rotation into Gold (now at $4,525) has temporarily siphoned off some of the speculative heat from the altcoin market.

The bottom line for this holiday session is patience. Volumes are thin, the "shutdown fog" is clearing, and both traditional and digital assets are positioning for what looks like a strong start to 2026.