The S&P 500 rallied 16.39% in 2025, mostly on the back of enthusiasm over AI. But investors have to contend with the U.S.' attack on Venezuela.

The S&P 500 rallied 16.39% in 2025, mostly on the back of enthusiasm over AI, though some pockets of the sector weakened as the year drew to a close.

The S&P 500 rallied 16.39% in 2025, mostly on the back of enthusiasm over AI. But investors have to contend with the U.S.' attack on Venezuela.

After a volatile 2025 marked by persistent geopolitical shocks, the early days of the new year suggest continuity rather than relief.