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Todayโs Summary
Friday, December 26, 2025
Indices: S&P 500 -0.03% | Dow -0.04% | Nasdaq -0.09% | Russell 2000 -0.54%
Sectors: 5 of the 11 sectors closed higher. Materials led, gaining +0.59%. Consumer Discretionary lagged, dropping -0.44%.
Commodities: Crude Oil fell -2.49% to $56.90 per barrel. Gold rose +1.28% to a new all-time high of $4,560 per oz.
Currencies: The US Dollar Index inched higher by +0.08% to $98.03.
Crypto: Bitcoin is currently up +0.28% at $87,421. Ethereum is up +0.82% at $2,926.
Volatility: The Volatility Index rose +1.11% to 13.61.
Interest Rates: The US 10-year Treasury yield fell to 4.132%.
Here are the best charts, articles, and ideas shared on the web today!
Chart of the Day
๐ Today's Chart of the Day was shared by Brandon Beylo (@marketplunger1).
- Itโs been a historic bull market for metals, with Gold, Silver, Copper, and Platinum all trading at all-time highs.
- Brandon points out that Nickel has been quietly building strength, with the Nickel Miners ETF ($NIKL) closing at new 52-week highs this week.
- As leadership rotates from precious metals to base metals, nickel appears well positioned as the next beneficiary.
The Takeaway: Participation continues to broaden across the metals complex, with nickelโs breakout signaling the next potential catch-up opportunity.
Quote of the Day
โSeasonality is climate, not weather."
- Michael Santoli
Top Links
S&P 500 On Course for 8-month Winning Streak โ Letโs Go Santa Claus Rally - Almanac Trader
Jeff Hirsch observes how the S&P 500 has historically performed following eight consecutive monthly gains.
Dow Highest Close Ever, Again - TrendLabs
JC Parets highlights both the cap-weighted and equally-weighted Dow making new all-time highs.
Thereโs No Bull Markets Without Financials - Alfonsoโs Daily Note
Alfonso De Pablos emphasizes the importance of Financials participation in healthy markets.
Peace on Earth, Stability in Bonds? Watch These 3 Charts for Fixed Income in 2026 - StockCharts.com
Mike Zaccardi shares three key charts guiding his outlook for the bond market in 2026.
