U.S. stock and bond markets are closed on Thursday, December 25, 2014, for the Christmas holiday.

Regular trading hours will resume on Friday, December 26th.

Many investors will be watching closely as the market heads into the final trading days of the year, anticipating potential year-end adjustments to portfolios.

U.S. stock and bond markets were shuttered on Friday, December 25th, as the nation celebrated Christmas. All major exchanges, including the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Nasdaq, were closed for the day.

Trading activity is scheduled to recommence on Monday, December 28th. Market participants anticipate a return to familiar drivers, including:

• Economic indicators released prior to the holiday break
• Potential for “window dressing” as fund managers adjust portfolios for year-end reporting
• Continued monitoring of global economic developments

Analysts suggest that trading volume may be lighter than usual during the post-holiday week as many investors remain on vacation.