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Todayβs Summary
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Indices: Nasdaq +1.51% | S&P 500 +0.79% | Russell 2000 +0.62% | Dow +0.14%
Sectors: 6 of the 11 sectors closed higher. Technology led, gaining +1.54%. Energy lagged, dropping -1.45%.
Commodities: Crude Oil was little changed (+0.14%) at $55.89 per barrel. Gold fell -0.25% to $4,363 per oz.
Currencies: The US Dollar Index was flat at $98.44.
Crypto: Bitcoin is currently down -0.80% to $85,520. Ethereum is down -0.27% at $2,824.
Volatility: The Volatility Index dropped -4.37% to 16.86.
Interest Rates: The US 10-year Treasury yield fell to 4.116%.
Here are the best charts, articles, and ideas shared on the web today!
Chart of the Day
π Today's Chart of the Day was shared by Mark Ungewitter (@markungewitter).
- Bitcoin ($BTC) is now on pace for its fourth-worst year on record, despite being up nearly 35% year-to-date as recently as October.
- Mark notes that the break of the long-term uptrend from the bear-market lows signals a meaningful loss of momentum and is not characteristic of a healthy market.
- Relative performance is also weakening, with Bitcoin making fresh 52-week lows versus the S&P 500 ($SPY) and completing a multi-month head-and-shoulders top against Gold ($GLD).
The Takeaway: Bitcoin is breaking down on an absolute and relative basis, opening the door for further downside risk.
Quote of the Day
βWe drive into the future using only our rearview mirror."
- Marshall McLuhan
Top Links
Teetering⦠again - CappThesis
Frank Cappelleri dissects current market behavior.
Market is broadening out so expect to see new highs before year end: Carson Group's Detrick - CNBC
Ryan Detrick discusses how improving market breadth supports the case for additional highs before year-end.
Just When You Think⦠- Vixology
Jim Carroll analyzes the persistent volatility into year-end.
What Should I Do With A Large Position In My Portfolio? - The Million Dollar Question
Stephen Weitzel breaks down risk-management considerations once a position has generated meaningful gains.
Silver Thursday Revisited And A Look At SILJ - SeekingAlpha.com
Mike Zaccardi explores parallels between past silver spikes and todayβs momentum.
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