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Today’s Summary
Monday, December 22, 2025
Indices: Russell 2000 +1.16% | S&P 500 +0.77% | Dow +0.61% | Nasdaq +0.51%
Sectors: 8 of the 11 sectors closed higher. Financials led, gaining +0.88%. Consumer Staples lagged, dropping -1.16%.
Commodities: Crude Oil is up +2.60% to $58.00 per barrel. Gold is up +1.96% to a new all-time high of $4,473 per oz.
Currencies: The US Dollar Index is down -0.43% at $98.29.
Crypto: Bitcoin is currently down -0.48% to $88,218. Ethereum is down -0.56% at $2,984.
Volatility: The Volatility Index fell -5.50% to 14.09.
Interest Rates: The US 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.163%.
Here are the best charts, articles, and ideas shared on the web today!
Chart of the Day
🏆 Today's Chart of the Day was shared by @Bluekurtic.
- Gold broke out to fresh record highs to start the week, jumping nearly +2% to $4,475 per oz.
- With just six trading days left in 2025, the yellow metal is on pace for its best year since 1979, gaining roughly +67% YTD, compared to +17% for the S&P 500.
- The lack of downside volatility has been even more remarkable. As Bluekurtic notes, Gold hasn’t corrected more than -10% (on a closing basis) since October 2023, when it was still trading below $2,000/oz. Prices have more than doubled over this steady 555-day stretch.
The Takeaway: Gold has surged more than +140% since its last -10% correction, marking one of the steadiest rallies in recent decades.
Quote of the Day
“When the train leaves the station,
it doesn't back up to let latecomers on.
If it does, there's something wrong with the train."
- Walter Deemer
Top Links
A Merry Rally for Stocks - Alfonso’s Daily Note
Alfonso De Pablos notes that stocks are entering their most favorable year-end window.
The Offense Is Still on the Field (So Why Punt?) - TrendLabs
JC Parets explains why current risk metrics continue to support a healthy market environment.
Aluminum’s Breakout Reinforces the Pro-Growth Metals Trade - Turning Point Market Research
Dean Christians examines Aluminum’s breakout and what it signals for the broader metals trade.
The New Bull Market Nobody is Talking About - Trading Trends
John Salama highlights emerging themes and areas showing strength.
Talk Your Book: A Tactical Strategy That Actually Works - Animal Spirits Podcast
Dan Russo joins Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson to discuss diversification, trend-following, and quantitative strategies.
