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Todayโs Summary
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Indices: Nasdaq +0.50% | S&P 500 +0.46% | Dow +0.16% | Russell 2000 -0.69%
Sectors: 6 of the 11 sectors closed higher. Energy led, gaining +0.66%. Consumer Staples lagged, dropping -0.48%.
Commodities: Crude Oil is up +0.81% to $58.48 per barrel. Gold is up +1.13% to a new all-time high of $4,519 per oz.
Currencies: The US Dollar Index is down -0.30% at $97.94.
Crypto: Bitcoin is currently down -1.04% to $87,637. Ethereum is down -1.21% at $2,971.
Volatility: The Volatility Index fell -0.57% to a new 52-week low at 14.01.
Interest Rates: The US 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.167%.
Here are the best charts, articles, and ideas shared on the web today!
Chart of the Day
๐ Today's Chart of the Day was shared by @SubuTrade.
- The CBOE Volatility Index ($VIX) dropped for the fourth straight session, hitting a fresh 52-week low.
- Subu notes that volatility has fallen sharply over the past month, and these rapid declines have been followed by strong equity gains.
- In every prior instance, the S&P 500 was higher one week and one month later. This would align with the Santa Claus Rally period that has been absent over the past two years.
The Takeaway: Sharp declines in volatility have consistently led to near-term equity gains, suggesting a favorable setup for a potential Santa Claus Rally.
Quote of the Day
โUncertainty is an uncomfortable
position, but certainty is an absurd one."
- Voltaire
Top Links
A Year of Market Fear โ and Resilience: Breaking Down the VIX in 2025 - StockCharts.com
Mike Zaccardi reviews the main volatility drivers that shaped the VIX this year.
Strong Breadth & Santa - CappThesis
Frank Cappelleri analyses market breadth and the significance of year-end price action.
Seven Markets. One Direction. - The Daily Number
Grant Hawkridge highlights positive signals across the seven major U.S. indexes.
Will the Santa Claus Rally Spark a Bullish Start to 2026? - LPL Financial
Adam Turnquist explores how the Santa Claus Rally seasonal period could set the tone for stocks in 2026.
Expect a 3-5% return in the S&P 500 in 2026, says Freedom Capitalโs Jay Woods - CNBC
Jay Woods shares his market outlook for 2026 and sectors with potential to outperform.
