Every year, investors ask for the same thing for Christmas. Here's what market pros are saying about the odds of a Santa Claus rally heading into 2026.

While the S&P 500 and gold hit record highs indicative of the Santa Claus rally, crypto traders face a harsh reality.

Things are looking good for an upcoming "Santa Claus Rally" after the S&P 500 (SP500) logged its 38th record close of 2025. The seasonally bullish trend typically sees equities rise over the last five trading sessions of December (which begins today) and the first two trading days of January.

Christmas bonuses, presents under the tree, family sitting together and relaxing. These are the things most families take for granted on Christmas. But aside from all the caroling and holiday cheer that’s headed our way,

Market expert Jay Woods is watching the Santa Claus indicator to end 2025, but this is the item he's most focused on to start the 2026 year.

The “Santa Claus rally” period from Dec. 24 through Jan. 5 has historically delivered remarkable returns for investors, averaging a 1.6% gain for the S&P 500 since 1928.

World shares were mixed despite fresh record highs on Wall Street, as investors remained wary of inflation, slowing demand and uncertainty over how markets will start the new year.View on euronews

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Wall Street's traditional Santa Claus Rally covers the last five days trading days of December and the first two of January.

Stocks tend to do well in the final trading days of the year. This phenomenon is so common it even has a name — the "Santa Claus rally." Paul Stanley, the chief investment officer of Granite Bay Wealth Management,