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Today’s Summary
Monday, December 29, 2025
Indices: S&P 500 -0.35% | Nasdaq -0.46% | Dow -0.51% | Russell 2000 -0.57%
Sectors: 4 of the 11 sectors closed higher. Energy led, gaining +0.95%.
Consumer Discretionary lagged, dropping -0.98%.
Commodities: Crude Oil is up +1.89% to $57.81 per barrel. Gold is down -4.39% to $4,352 per oz.
Currencies: The US Dollar Index inched lower by -0.05% to $98.00.
Crypto: Bitcoin is currently down -0.75% to $87,221. Ethereum is down -0.53% at $2,933.
Volatility: The Volatility Index rose +4.26% to 14.19.
Interest Rates: The US 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.112%.
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 Ian McMillan (@the_chart_life).
- Silver futures briefly traded above $82 overnight before correcting as much as -15% from its intraday peak. While today was Silver’s worst session since 2020, it was still the second-highest close ever at roughly $72/oz.
- After surging roughly +60% since Thanksgiving, Ian points out that Silver has reached a natural resistance level around $72, which marks the 161.8% Fibonacci extension of the 2011 - 2020 decline.
- This is a natural area for consolidation or a corrective phase following Silver’s recent parabolic advance. Despite today’s pullback, the metal remains on track for its first eight-month winning streak in recent decades and its best month since 2020.
The Takeaway: Silver corrected sharply today after briefly crossing $82/oz. last night. The uptrend remains completely intact; this Fibonacci level is a natural spot for digestion before a higher trend resumes.
Quote of the Day
“When a long-term trend loses it’s momentum,
short-term volatility tends to rise.
It is easy to see why that should be so:
the trend-following crowd is disoriented."
- George Soros
Top Links
The Midterm Scaries Are Here. The Bear Market Is Not. - TrendLabs
JC Parets examines the midterm election cycle and the key signals he’s monitoring.
From Silver Frenzy to Sector Trends: What Markets Are Really Saying - StockCharts.com
Mike Zaccardi breaks down the surge in precious metals and what sector performance reveals about the broader market.
Chart of the Day: GOOGL 'Phenomenal' 2025 - Schwab Network
Rachel Dashiell analyzes GOOGL’s price action to illustrate why its recent weakness is likely corrective rather than trend-changing.
The Bull Market Isn’t Over: Why 2026 Could Deliver Double-Digit Gains - Street Talk
Ryan Detrick discusses why momentum could fuel another year of strong gains.
We’re positioned positively for 2026, says Bespoke Investment’s Hickey - CNBC
Paul Hickey reflects on 2025 and outlines why Bespoke remains positive heading into 2026.
