Market Dynamics

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.

US stocks closed lower as tech and AI shares slid, sending the Nasdaq down over 400 points. Investors assessed US jobs data and awaited key inflation figures.

Gold holds above 4,330 as Fed rate-cut expectations and rising geopolitical tensions boost safe-haven demand, while oil jumps on Venezuela risks.