🗞️ U.S. Post Market Overview

Type	Session	Pct	Points	Last	Previous	Trend
🇺🇸 Dow 30	Fri	0.38%	183.04	48,134.89	47,951.85
🇺🇸 Nasdaq	Fri	1.31%	301.26	23,307.62	23,006.36
🇺🇸 S&P 500	Fri	0.88%	59.74	6,834.50	6,774.76
🇺🇸 Russell 2000	Fri	0.86%	21.56	2,529.43	2,507.87
🪙Gold	Fri	0.1%	4.2	4,368.70	4,364.50
🪨 Silver	Fri	3.34%	2.18	67.40	65.22
🛢️Crude Oil	Fri	0.96%	0.54	56.54	56.00
🇺🇸 10-Yr Treasury Note	Fri	0.85%	0.04	4.15	4.12
₿ Bitcoin	Fri	3.23%		88,226.19	85,463.30

From the US

On Friday, U.S. stock exchanges experienced an upward movement with all major Wall Street indices closing the session solidly. The Dow Jones Industrial Average moved up by 183.04 points, marking a 0.38% increase, ending at 48,134.89. The Nasdaq Composite saw a robust rise of 301.26 points, signifying a 1.31% increase to close at 23,307.62. The S&P 500 also made gains, adding 59.74 points or 0.88%, ending the day at 6,834.50. Investors showed an optimistic outlook in the absence of major economic news, seemingly unfazed by any potential economic uncertainties.

During the week, several economic indicators were noted. The University of Michigan’s one-year consumer inflation expectations for December rose slightly to 4.2% from 4.1% in November. Conversely, the Michigan Consumer Expectations Index dropped to 54.6 points from a previous 55 points. The Index of Consumer Sentiment decreased slightly from 53.3 to 52.9 points. Meanwhile, the consumer expectations remained stable at 3.2%. The Manufacturing Business Outlook Survey pointed to a decline, registering at -10.2 points from November’s -1.7. Interestingly, the Core CPI inflation rate excluding food and energy sectors showed a decrease, coming in at 2.6% for the year ending November 2025, down from 3% in October. Labor statistics indicate an increase in the Labor Force Participation Rate to 62.5% in November from 62.4% in October. The Retail Trade Control Group saw an increase of 0.8% in October after a previous decline. Average hourly earnings experienced a dip to 3.5% in November, with nonfarm payroll employment dropping significantly to 64K from 119K. Similarly, the New York Empire State Manufacturing Index saw a contraction to -3.9 from 18.7 points.

Despite broader market gains, some stocks fared poorly. Lamb Weston Holdings Inc experienced a stark drop of 25.94%, bringing its stock price down to 43.94. Disc Medicine Inc also faced a significant decline, with its shares dipping by 11.5% to 80.04. In contrast, some companies like NVIDIA Corporation, BigBearai Holdings Inc, and Warner Bros Discovery Inc witnessed high trading volumes, indicating significant investor interest.

Looking ahead, while Monday shows no major economic data releases, the market is likely to remain sensitive to upcoming economic releases and global geopolitical developments as investors closely monitor inflation trends, labor market statistics, and manufacturing data, all critical to future monetary policy moves. This ongoing mixture of economic signals will likely influence market sentiment as investors navigate potential risks and opportunities in the coming weeks. Continued attention to corporate earnings, advancements in key industries such as technology, and investor responses to global events will further shape market movements and investor strategies.

Wall Street Top Gainers, Losers and Active Stocks

Losers include Lamb Weston Holdings Inc (LW), erasing -25.94% from its share price to 43.94 and Disc Medicine Inc. (IRON) dropped -11.5% to 80.04.

Elsewhere, most active counters were NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) and BigBearai Holdings Inc (BBAI) and Warner Bros Discovery Inc (WBD).

🌏 Asia Markets

Type	Session	Pct	Points	Last	Previous	Trend
🇦🇺 ASX All Ordinaries	Fri	0.48%	42.60	8,918.30	8,875.70
🇦🇺 S&P/ASX 200	Fri	0.39%	33.2	8,621.40	8,588.20
🇭🇰 Hang Seng	Fri	0.75%	192.40	25,690.53	25,498.13
🇲🇾 FTSE Bursa Malaysia	Fri	1.49%	24.46	1,665.90	1,641.44
🇳🇿 NZX 50	Fri	0.58%	76.63	13,333.40	13,256.77
🇯🇵 Nikkei 225	Fri	1.03%	505.71	49,507.21	49,001.50
🇵🇭 PSE Index	Fri	0.11%	6.62	6,038.10	6,031.48
🇸🇬 Straits Times Index	Fri	-0.02%	-0.83	4,569.78	4,570.61
🇮🇳 NIFTY 50	Wed	0.16%	30.8	19,814.20	19,783.40
🇨🇳 SSE Composite	Fri	0.52%	20.17	3,890.45	3,870.28

🌏 From Asia and Europe

This week, global financial markets saw a general upward trend with notable movements in major indices. Japan’s Nikkei 225 climbed by 1.03%, closing at 49,507.21, supported by an increase in the Bank of Japan’s short-term policy interest rate. In Europe, the German DAX rose by 0.37% to 24,288.40, despite a dip in consumer confidence. The UK’s FTSE 100 saw a 0.61% increase, closing at 9,897.42, against the backdrop of declining retail sales volumes and other economic parameters indicating moderated growth.

Looking forward, global markets are positioned for a cautious outlook. Japan’s solid export figures and interest rate adjustments suggest a focus on balancing economic growth with inflationary pressures. In Europe, mixed signals emerge, with Germany showing optimistic ZEW sentiment but declining ifo indicators, indicating lingering economic uncertainties. The unchanged harmonized index of consumer prices in the Euro Area hints at stable but slow economic recovery. The UK’s economic picture remains clouded with reduced consumer confidence and a slight dip in retail sales, compounded by a lowered interest rate from the Bank of England. Globally, inflationary pressures vary with Australia’s rising consumer expectations and Canada’s stable inflation, suggesting regional discrepancies. Overall, market participants might prepare for potential volatility as economic data and central bank policies continue to influence investment strategies and market sentiment.

🇪🇺 Europe and UK 🇬🇧

Type	Session	Pct	Points	Last	Previous	Trend
🇬🇧 FTSE 100	Fri	0.61%	59.65	9,897.42	9,837.77
🇬🇧 FTSE 250	Fri	-0.06%	-12.88	22,312.71	22,325.59
🇬🇧 AIM	Fri	0.14%	1.03	757.39	756.36
🇫🇷 CAC 40	Fri	0.01%	0.74	8,151.38	8,150.64
🇩🇪 DAX	Fri	0.37%	88.90	24,288.40	24,199.50
🇩🇪 MDAX	Fri	0.27%	80.28	30,361.46	30,281.18
🇩🇪 TecDAX	Fri	0.25%	8.96	3,566.78	3,557.82
🇩🇪 SDAX	Fri	-0.25%	-42.61	16,732.54	16,775.15
🇨🇭 Euro Stoxx 50	Fri	0.32%	18.64	5,760.35	5,741.71

💵 Forex Markets

Performance after Tuesday
Symbol	Day	Week	Month	Last	Momentum
🇪🇺 🇺🇸 EURUSD	-0.09%	-0.15%	0.26%	1.16250
🇬🇧 🇺🇸 GBPUSD	-0.16%	-0.25%	0.45%	1.32960
🇺🇸 🇯🇵 USDJPY	0.6%	0.98%	0.45%	156.86
🇺🇸 🇨🇦 USDCAD	-0.06%	0.22%	-0.91%	1.38460
🇦🇺 🇺🇸 AUDUSD	0.27%	0.05%	1.42%	0.66400
🇳🇿 🇺🇸 NZDUSD	0.09%	0.12%	0.8%	0.57800
🇺🇸 🇨🇭 USDCHF	-0.05%	0.21%	0.3%	0.80610

🌐 In Other Markets

🪙Gold is up by 0.1% (4.2 USD an ounce) to 4,368.70 USD an ounce as on Fri. Previous day close was 4,364.50.

🪨 Silver is up by 3.34% (2.18 USD an ounce) to 67.40 USD an ounce as on Fri. Previous day close was 65.22.

🛢️Crude Oil is up by 0.96% (0.54 USD per barrel) to 56.54 USD per barrel as on Fri. Previous day close was 56.00.

On Fri, 🇺🇸 10-Yr Treasury Note ended the day trading session up by 0.85% (0.04 basis points) higher to 4.15. Previous day close was 4.12.

₿ Bitcoin is up by 3.23% (2,762.89 USD) to 88,226.19 USD as on Fri. Previous day close was 85,463.30.

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