The bond market wrapped up the year on an upbeat note, driven by encouraging economic indicators and increased investor confidence. Trading activity was lighter than usual during the holiday week, but prices generally trended upward.

Analysts attributed the positive performance to a combination of factors, including lower-than-expected inflation figures and indications of steady economic growth. These elements contributed to a more favorable outlook for fixed-income investments. The gains seen at year-end provide a solid foundation for the bond market as it moves into the coming year, although experts caution that market conditions could change.