๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ Market Recap (Thu 18 Dec) | Previous session update.

๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ U.S. Post Market Overview

TypeSessionPctPointsLastPreviousTrend
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Dow 30Thu0.14%65.8847,951.8547,885.97
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ NasdaqThu1.38%313.0423,006.3622,693.32
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ S&P 500Thu0.79%53.336,774.766,721.43
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Russell 2000Thu0.62%15.572,507.872,492.29
๐Ÿช™GoldThu0.03%1.44,365.904,364.50
๐Ÿชจ SilverThu0.48%0.3165.5365.22
๐Ÿ›ข๏ธCrude OilThu-0.16%-0.0955.9156.00
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 10-Yr Treasury NoteThu-0.84%-0.044.124.15
โ‚ฟ BitcoinThu-0.8%-693.2585,503.5486,196.79

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

๐ŸŒ Asia Markets

TypeSessionPctPointsLastPreviousTrend
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ASX All OrdinariesFri0.44%39.108,914.808,875.70
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ S&P/ASX 200Fri0.41%34.98,623.108,588.20
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Hang SengThu0.12%29.3525,498.1325,468.78
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ FTSE Bursa MalaysiaThu-0.09%-1.411,646.901,648.31
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ NZX 50Fri0.52%69.3913,326.1613,256.77
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Nikkei 225Thu-1.03%-510.7849,001.5049,512.28
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ PSE IndexThu-0.17%-10.226,068.806,079.02
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Straits Times IndexThu-0.11%-4.874,570.614,575.48
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ NIFTY 50Wed0.16%30.819,814.2019,783.40
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ SSE CompositeThu1.35%51.563,876.373,824.81

๐ŸŒ 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 Englandโ€™s 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 Germanyโ€™s 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. Australiaโ€™s 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.

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ Europe and UK ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง

TypeSessionPctPointsLastPreviousTrend
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง FTSE 100Thu0.65%63.459,837.779,774.32
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง FTSE 250Thu0.48%106.0122,270.7722,164.76
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง AIMThu0.4%2.97754.45751.48
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท CAC 40Thu0.65%52.328,138.378,086.05
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช DAXThu1%238.9124,199.5023,960.59
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช MDAXThu0.92%275.8030,142.1629,866.36
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช TecDAXThu0.54%18.883,546.603,527.72
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SDAXThu0.37%62.1716,692.1416,629.97
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Euro Stoxx 50Thu0.77%43.685,725.355,681.67

๐Ÿ’ต Forex Markets

Performance after Tuesday
SymbolDayWeekMonthLastMomentum
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ EURUSD-0.09%-0.15%0.26%1.16250
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ GBPUSD-0.16%-0.25%0.45%1.32960
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต USDJPY0.6%0.98%0.45%156.86
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ USDCAD-0.06%0.22%-0.91%1.38460
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ AUDUSD0.27%0.05%1.42%0.66400
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ NZDUSD0.09%0.12%0.8%0.57800
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ USDCHF-0.05%0.21%0.3%0.80610

๐ŸŒ In Other Markets

๐Ÿช™Gold 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.

๐Ÿชจ 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.

๐Ÿ›ข๏ธCrude 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, ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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.

โ‚ฟ 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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