Shares have opened mixed in Europe 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, vowing to win the trust of global investors. On Monday, the S&P 500 fell 0.3%, though the benchmark has gained more than 17% in 2025. The Dow industrials fell 0.5% and the Nasdaq composite also fell 0.5%. Most markets around the world will be closed Thursday for the New Year holiday.
