The Line in the Sand for Small Caps ๐ The Daily Chart Report
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Todayโs Summary
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Indices: Nasdaq +0.26% | S&P 500 -0.24% | Russell 2000 -0.45% | Dow -0.62%
Sectors: 3 of the 11 sectors closed higher. Technology led, gaining +0.18%. Energy lagged, dropping -3.05%.
Commodities: Crude Oil dropped -2.90% to a four-year low $55.17 per barrel. Gold was flat (-0.09%) to $4,332 per oz.
Currencies: The US Dollar Index dropped -0.32% to $98.32.
Crypto: Bitcoin is currently up +1.60% to $87,800. Ethereum is down -0.42% at $2,952.
Volatility: The Volatility Index inched lower by -0.12% to 16.47.
Interest Rates: The US 10-year Treasury yield fell to 4.147%.
Here are the best charts, articles, and ideas shared on the web today!
Chart of the Day
๐ Today's Chart of the Day was shared by Evan Medeiros (@EvanMedeiros).
- The Russell 2000 ($IWM) fell for a third straight session, slipping back below its October highs, around $250.
- Evan notes that last weekโs breakout could turn into a Bull Trap after failing to see upside follow-through and closing slightly below $250 today. With Small-Caps leading the recent bounce, this failure also sets a bearish tone for the broader market
- Despite cracking key support today, $IWM remains firmly above its prior-cycle highs from 2021. Small-Caps often lead around the turn of the year, but if $IWM bucks its seasonal trend, it will be a potential red flag.
The Takeaway: $IWM is vulnerable to a Failed Breakout after throwing back to former resistance from the October peak. Holding or reclaiming $250 would open for Santa, but losing this key level could be a problem for Small Caps and the broader market.
Quote of the Day
โIf you understand the major trend in the
market, then everything will fall into place.
- Ralph Acampora
Top Links
Do You Trust the Patterns? - CappThesis
Frank Cappelleri examines recent price action and patterns in the market.
Thirty Stocks. Thirty Stories. One Index - The Daily Number
Grant Hawkridge breaks down this yearโs leaders and laggards within the Dow Jones Industrial Average.
The Growth Forecast Was Hidden in This Meeting - Fox Business
Gina Martin Adams shares her thoughts on stocks and the economy.
Technical Tuesdays with the Chart Report
Hereโs the recording of todayโs discussion on Twitter Spaces, where we discussed the Energy sector and other commodity-related stocks.
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