Stocks end streak, Japanese yen, bitcoin sell-off: Market Takeaways
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US stocks ended their winning streak, with the DJI, IXIC, and GSPC indices closing lower. The Japanese yen and bitcoin also experienced sell-offs in the first trading session of 2025. Volatility in the market is increasing, as indicated by the rise in the VIX index.
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US stocks (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) snapped the win streak from their late-November rally as all three of the market averages closed lower. Yahoo Finance markets and data editor Jared Blikre breaks down the biggest market themes from today’s trading day, including 2025's volatility (^VIX), the Japanese yen, and bitcoin's (BTC-USD) continued sell-off in the first trading session of 2025. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Asking for a Trend.
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Original article published by Yahoo Finance on December 2, 2025. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.