- Despite tech sector weakness down over 3% since early November, financials, transports, healthcare, and small caps posted solid gains. Investors are increasingly buying into the narrative that the economy remains on solid footing heading into 2026. 📈
- Bitcoin rose 2.21% to $89,819.79, showing signs of recovery as it aims to reclaim the $90,000 level. Analysts suggest Bitcoin is gradually stabilizing above recent lows, with technical indicators pointing toward a potential rebound that could restore investor confidence. 📈
- Ethereum gained 2.90% to $3,034.30 as the asset positions between an upward trendline and descending moving averages. Market observers anticipate increased volatility ahead, which could present both risks and opportunities as control potentially shifts from sellers to buyers.
- Silver surged past $80 per ounce for the first time before pulling back sharply in volatile trading, while gold hit new record highs near $4,530. The meteoric rise in precious metals is attributed to Fed rate cut expectations, safe-haven demand, and supply concerns, though some analysts warn of a speculative bubble forming. 📈
- Markets continue pricing in multiple Fed rate cuts for 2026 despite the central bank's projection of only one more cut. Investors will scrutinize the FOMC meeting minutes due Tuesday for deeper insights into the timing of future easing, with labor market data in the new year seen as critical. ⚠️
- The dollar index fell to 97.96, on track for a 9.7% annual decline, its steepest since 2017. Dollar weakness combined with expectations of easier Fed policy has provided tailwinds for cryptocurrencies and other risk assets as markets enter the final trading days of 2025.
🔹Monday: N/A 🔹Tuesday: ADP Jobless Claims, Q3 GDP, Durable Goods Orders, Consumer Confidence 🔹Wednesday: Jobless Claims; Christmas Eve - U.S. Markets Close At 1PM 🔹Thursday: Christmas - U.S. Markets Closed 🔹Friday: N/A
- Global stocks advanced to a one-week high as investors bet on a strong finish to the year for markets following a rally in US shares on Friday.
- Commodity markets were in the spotlight, with gold and silver hitting record highs and oil gaining amid heightened geopolitical tensions as US President Donald Trump intensified a blockade on Venezuela.
- Hopes for a year-end rally in equities grew as dip buyers late last week helped US stocks recover from a slide driven by doubts over AI exuberance and the scope for Federal Reserve easing.
- The U.S. economy enters 2026 with resilient growth, broadening profit drivers, and a policy mix that remains supportive of risk assets. Market structure has normalized further, liquidity conditions are steadier, and cross-asset flows suggest investors are positioning for a more durable expansionary phase.
- Retail investors remain central to this dynamic. Following a year of strong portfolio returns and record household wealth, retail participants enter 2026 with both conviction and balance-sheet capacity to increase market participation.
There are no major news this week = low volatility likely. Santa rally ? 📈
I think so for now, in case of other bearish break 0.080$ could be see. I cut with -70% (x20), obviously I cover losses with 3 win trade on ZBT. Im currently shorting PYTH And AAVE (livestream setups!) SEE you tomorrow! 🎯
- Despite tech sector weakness down over 3% since early November, financials, transports, healthcare, and small caps posted solid gains. Investors are increasingly buying into the narrative that the economy remains on solid footing heading into 2026. 📈 - Bitcoin rose 2.21% to $89,819.79, showing signs of recovery as it aims to reclaim the $90,000 level. Analysts suggest Bitcoin is gradually stabilizing above recent lows, with technical indicators pointing toward a potential rebound that could restore investor confidence. 📈 - Ethereum gained 2.90% to $3,034.30 as the asset positions between an upward trendline and descending moving averages. Market observers anticipate increased volatility ahead, which could present both risks and opportunities as control potentially shifts from sellers to buyers. - Silver surged past $80 per ounce for the first time before pulling back sharply in volatile trading, while gold hit new record highs near $4,530. The meteoric rise in precious metals is attributed to Fed rate cut expectations, safe-haven demand, and supply concerns, though some analysts warn of a speculative bubble forming. 📈 - Markets continue pricing in multiple Fed rate cuts for 2026 despite the central bank's projection of only one more cut. Investors will scrutinize the FOMC meeting minutes due Tuesday for deeper insights into the timing of future easing, with labor market data in the new year seen as critical. ⚠️ - The dollar index fell to 97.96, on track for a 9.7% annual decline—its steepest since 2017. Dollar weakness combined with expectations of easier Fed policy has provided tailwinds for cryptocurrencies and other risk assets as markets enter the final trading days of 2025.