๐๏ธ Market Recap (Thu 18 Dec) | Previous session update.

๐๏ธ U.S. Post Market Overview
| Type | Session | Pct | Points | Last | Previous | Trend |
| ๐บ๐ธ Dow 30 | Thu | 0.14% | 65.88 | 47,951.85 | 47,885.97 | ![]() |
| ๐บ๐ธ Nasdaq | Thu | 1.38% | 313.04 | 23,006.36 | 22,693.32 | ![]() |
| ๐บ๐ธ S&P 500 | Thu | 0.79% | 53.33 | 6,774.76 | 6,721.43 | ![]() |
| ๐บ๐ธ Russell 2000 | Thu | 0.62% | 15.57 | 2,507.87 | 2,492.29 | ![]() |
| ๐ชGold | Thu | 0.03% | 1.4 | 4,365.90 | 4,364.50 | ![]() |
| ๐ชจ Silver | Thu | 0.48% | 0.31 | 65.53 | 65.22 | ![]() |
| ๐ข๏ธCrude Oil | Thu | -0.16% | -0.09 | 55.91 | 56.00 | ![]() |
| ๐บ๐ธ 10-Yr Treasury Note | Thu | -0.84% | -0.04 | 4.12 | 4.15 | ![]() |
| โฟ Bitcoin | Thu | -0.8% | -693.25 | 85,503.54 | 86,196.79 | ![]() |
From the US
The U.S. stock market had a positive trading session on Thursday, with the major indices all closing higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (Dow 30) saw a modest gain, rising by 65.88 points, or 0.14%, to close at 47,951.85. The Nasdaq Composite Index had a stronger performance, closing 313.04 points higher, a 1.38% increase, to reach 23,006.36. The S&P 500 Index also recorded gains, adding 53.33 points, or 0.79%, to finish at 6,774.76. These gains were likely influenced by investors’ reactions to favorable economic data released earlier, contributing to a sense of optimism in the markets.
Investors were buoyed by the latest figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, which revealed a decrease in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate for November 2025. The CPI dropped to 2.7% from October’s 3%, signaling a potential easing of inflationary pressures, which is generally seen as a positive sign for the economy and the markets. Additionally, the core CPI inflation rate, which excludes food and energy prices, also decreased to 2.6% for the 12-month period ending in November 2025, down from 3% in the prior month. These figures suggest that inflation may be stabilizing and could support continued economic growth.
Looking ahead, the release of the Michigan Consumer Expectations Index later on Friday could influence market sentiment as investors assess consumer outlook and confidence. While no major U.S. economic data is expected on Friday, the Michigan index will provide insights into consumer sentiment. Analysts anticipate a lower forecast compared to previous reports, which may indicate potential uncertainties or concerns among consumers. This, in turn, could impact spending behaviors and potentially influence the overall economic trajectory. Market participants will be watching closely for any signals that could affect future market movements.
Wall Street Top Gainers, Losers and Active Stocks
๐ Asia Markets
| Type | Session | Pct | Points | Last | Previous | Trend |
| ๐ฆ๐บ ASX All Ordinaries | Fri | 0.44% | 39.10 | 8,914.80 | 8,875.70 | ![]() |
| ๐ฆ๐บ S&P/ASX 200 | Fri | 0.41% | 34.9 | 8,623.10 | 8,588.20 | ![]() |
| ๐ญ๐ฐ Hang Seng | Thu | 0.12% | 29.35 | 25,498.13 | 25,468.78 | ![]() |
| ๐ฒ๐พ FTSE Bursa Malaysia | Thu | -0.09% | -1.41 | 1,646.90 | 1,648.31 | ![]() |
| ๐ณ๐ฟ NZX 50 | Fri | 0.52% | 69.39 | 13,326.16 | 13,256.77 | ![]() |
| ๐ฏ๐ต Nikkei 225 | Thu | -1.03% | -510.78 | 49,001.50 | 49,512.28 | ![]() |
| ๐ต๐ญ PSE Index | Thu | -0.17% | -10.22 | 6,068.80 | 6,079.02 | ![]() |
| ๐ธ๐ฌ Straits Times Index | Thu | -0.11% | -4.87 | 4,570.61 | 4,575.48 | ![]() |
| ๐ฎ๐ณ NIFTY 50 | Wed | 0.16% | 30.8 | 19,814.20 | 19,783.40 | ![]() |
| ๐จ๐ณ SSE Composite | Thu | 1.35% | 51.56 | 3,876.37 | 3,824.81 | ![]() |
๐ From Asia and Europe
In global financial markets, the Nikkei 225 in Japan experienced a decline on Thursday, closing down by 1.03% at 49,001.50. The steady inflation rate at 3% excluding fresh food in November indicates a stable economic environment, although some aspects like a slight decrease in CPI excluding food and energy may bear watching. Meanwhile, in Europe, the German DAX rose by 1% to 24,199.50, despite a marginal decrease in Germany’s ifo Expectations for December. The FTSE 100 in the UK closed up by 0.65%, helped by a slight improvement in consumer confidence as reported by GfK. The Bank of Englandโs decision to lower the interest rate might have contributed positively to investor sentiment.
Looking ahead, the economic landscape remains mixed across regions. With Japan’s inflation appearing stable but slightly down in areas excluding food and energy, there may still be cautiously optimistic economic progress. Europe’s stable ECB interest rates and the modest rise in Germanyโs DAX suggest continued underlying economic strength. However, the decrease in the ifo Expectations Index might imply some doubts about future prospects. In contrast, the UK’s interest rate cut hints at possible economic caution, yet consumer confidence is showing resilience. Australiaโs increase in inflationary expectations and the tweaks in the Bank of England’s interest rate suggest ongoing adjustments amid economic shifts. New Zealand’s improved trade balance and increased exports signal a positive outlook. However, the comprehensive global outlook will depend significantly on how these regions manage subtle shifts in their economic indicators and the broader global economic climate, alongside geopolitical factors which invariably impact market performance.
๐ช๐บ Europe and UK ๐ฌ๐ง
| Type | Session | Pct | Points | Last | Previous | Trend |
| ๐ฌ๐ง FTSE 100 | Thu | 0.65% | 63.45 | 9,837.77 | 9,774.32 | ![]() |
| ๐ฌ๐ง FTSE 250 | Thu | 0.48% | 106.01 | 22,270.77 | 22,164.76 | ![]() |
| ๐ฌ๐ง AIM | Thu | 0.4% | 2.97 | 754.45 | 751.48 | ![]() |
| ๐ซ๐ท CAC 40 | Thu | 0.65% | 52.32 | 8,138.37 | 8,086.05 | ![]() |
| ๐ฉ๐ช DAX | Thu | 1% | 238.91 | 24,199.50 | 23,960.59 | ![]() |
| ๐ฉ๐ช MDAX | Thu | 0.92% | 275.80 | 30,142.16 | 29,866.36 | ![]() |
| ๐ฉ๐ช TecDAX | Thu | 0.54% | 18.88 | 3,546.60 | 3,527.72 | ![]() |
| ๐ฉ๐ช SDAX | Thu | 0.37% | 62.17 | 16,692.14 | 16,629.97 | ![]() |
| ๐จ๐ญ Euro Stoxx 50 | Thu | 0.77% | 43.68 | 5,725.35 | 5,681.67 | ![]() |
๐ต Forex Markets
| Performance after Tuesday | |||||
| Symbol | Day | Week | Month | Last | Momentum |
| ๐ช๐บ ๐บ๐ธ EURUSD | -0.09% | -0.15% | 0.26% | 1.16250 | ![]() |
| ๐ฌ๐ง ๐บ๐ธ GBPUSD | -0.16% | -0.25% | 0.45% | 1.32960 | ![]() |
| ๐บ๐ธ ๐ฏ๐ต USDJPY | 0.6% | 0.98% | 0.45% | 156.86 | ![]() |
| ๐บ๐ธ ๐จ๐ฆ USDCAD | -0.06% | 0.22% | -0.91% | 1.38460 | ![]() |
| ๐ฆ๐บ ๐บ๐ธ AUDUSD | 0.27% | 0.05% | 1.42% | 0.66400 | ![]() |
| ๐ณ๐ฟ ๐บ๐ธ NZDUSD | 0.09% | 0.12% | 0.8% | 0.57800 | ![]() |
| ๐บ๐ธ ๐จ๐ญ USDCHF | -0.05% | 0.21% | 0.3% | 0.80610 | ![]() |
๐ In Other Markets
๐ชGold is up by 0.03% (1.4 USD an ounce) to 4,365.90 USD an ounce as on Thu. Previous day close was 4,364.50.
๐ชจ Silver is up by 0.48% (0.31 USD an ounce) to 65.53 USD an ounce as on Thu. Previous day close was 65.22.
๐ข๏ธCrude Oil is down by -0.16% (-0.09 USD per barrel) to 55.91 USD per barrel as on Thu. Previous day close was 56.00.
On Thu, ๐บ๐ธ 10-Yr Treasury Note ended the day trading session down by -0.84% (-0.04 basis points) lower to 4.12. Previous day close was 4.15.
โฟ Bitcoin is down by -0.8% (-693.25 USD) to 85,503.54 USD as on Thu. Previous day close was 86,196.79.
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