Squawk Pod 5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 12/24/2025
Dec 24, 2025
The stock market opens with metals soaring, as gold and silver reach astonishing record closes. Waymo is refreshing its driverless fleet after a hiccup during a blackout in San Francisco. Exciting news also comes from Motive, as it files for an IPO. Meanwhile, the Powerball jackpot skyrockets to an eye-watering $1.7 billion, leading to lively discussions about lottery etiquette and legalities. The hosts share laughs about the dreams and realities of winning big, making for an entertaining take on both finance and fortune.
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Intro Banter Sets Light Tone
- The episode opens with promotional banter including a McDonald's snack wrap return and the Fidelity Trader Plus ad.
- That framing sets a light, conversational tone before the financial updates.
Record Gold And Silver Rally
- Gold closed at its 53rd record this year and silver hit its 16th record close in 2025, signaling strong metals demand.
- Metals strength may reflect investor appetite for safe havens amid market uncertainty.
Waymo Fleet Update After Outage
- Waymo reported updating its driverless fleet after cars stalled during a San Francisco blackout.
- The incident highlights resilience and emergency-response gaps in autonomous vehicle operations.