Market Dynamics

US stocks close lower as the Nasdaq slips 0.5%, with AI stocks under pressure from profit-taking during the year-end rally.

Gold and silver retreat on year-end profit-taking, with silver plunging nearly 9%, while oil prices rise amid geopolitical tensions.

Gold and silver are hitting record highs. This article explores gold-to-silver ratio, Fed rate cuts, CPI, and what markets are watching heading into 2026. 

US stocks rose ahead of Christmas as light trading pushed the S&P 500 to a record high. Jobless claims fell, supporting the year-end rally.

Gold briefly topped $4,500 before easing as Christmas trading thinned. Profit-taking capped gains while oil remained pressured by supply concerns.

US stocks rose as tech led gains, with the S&P 500 hitting a record high after Q3 GDP beat expectations, reinforcing optimism around growth and future rate cuts

Gold nears $4,500 as safe-haven demand, weaker USD expectations, and falling rates fuel a Santa Claus rally, while oil rises on geopolitical risks.

US stocks rose as Micron’s strong earnings and softer US CPI data lifted sentiment, helping the S&P 500 snap a four-day losing streak.

Gold eased slightly after softer US inflation data but held above 4330 as rising unemployment supported rate-cut expectations, while oil weighed supply risks.

A full review of the 2025 markets, covering top-performing stocks, biggest losers, gold and silver breakouts, a weaker US dollar, and key macro trends.