🗞️ U.S. Post Market Overview

Type	Session	Pct	Points	Last	Previous	Trend
🇺🇸 Dow 30	Mon	0.47%	227.79	48,362.68	48,134.89
🇺🇸 Nasdaq	Mon	0.52%	121.21	23,428.83	23,307.62
🇺🇸 S&P 500	Mon	0.64%	43.99	6,878.49	6,834.50
🇺🇸 Russell 2000	Mon	1.16%	29.36	2,558.78	2,529.42
🪙Gold	Mon	0.39%	17.6	4,487.00	4,469.40
🪨 Silver	Mon	0.87%	0.59	69.16	68.57
🛢️Crude Oil	Mon	-0.31%	-0.18	57.83	58.01
🇺🇸 10-Yr Treasury Note	Mon	0.43%	0.02	4.17	4.15
₿ Bitcoin	Mon	-0.11%	-95.62	88,526.04	88,621.66

From the US

US stocks closed on a positive note in the Monday trading session as all major Wall Street indices posted gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 227.79 points, or 0.47%, to close at 48,362.68. The S&P 500 increased by 43.99 points, reflecting a 0.64% rise, settling at 6,878.49. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Composite added 121.21 points, a 0.52% gain, to close at 23,428.83. The upbeat performance across the indices indicates a robust start to the trading week as investors remain optimistic ahead of forthcoming economic data.

The market’s positive momentum came despite the absence of major US economic announcements during the session, suggesting that investors are positioning themselves ahead of critical data releases. The market sentiment is seemingly fueled by anticipation of these upcoming reports, particularly emphasizing the highly anticipated GDP annual rate set for release at 8:30 am on Tuesday, New York Time. Economists forecast a potentially lower GDP growth rate compared to previous estimates, which may drive market volatility as traders respond to the new data.

Among the top performers on Monday were Applied Opt, whose shares surged 24.82% to close at 39.09, and Abivax SA, with its American Depositary Shares climbing 20.69% to finish at 138.72. These significant moves suggest heightened investor interest in these companies, likely spurred by company-specific developments or broader market factors.

Meanwhile, notable active stocks included NVIDIA Corporation, Clearwater Analytics Holdings Inc, and Tesla Inc, all attracting considerable trading volume in the session. These companies continue to capture investor attention, potentially driven by their influential positions in the technology and automobile sectors.

Looking ahead, the focus will be on the impending release of the GDP annual rate and its implications for the economy’s health. A figure lower than expected could unsettle investor confidence, potentially leading to increased market fluctuations. However, if the data reflects a positive surprise, it could bolster market sentiment and sustain the current upward momentum. Investors are advised to brace for volatility as the market digests new information and adjusts accordingly. Staying informed and agile will be crucial in navigating this dynamic investment landscape.

Wall Street Top Gainers, Losers and Active Stocks

Top two gainers in the last trading session include Applied Opt (AAOI) as the stock surged 24.82% to 39.09 while Abivax SA American Depositary Shares (ABVX) added 20.69% to 138.72.

Elsewhere, most active counters were NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA), Clearwater Analytics Holdings Inc (CWAN) and Tesla Inc (TSLA).

🌏 Asia Markets

Type	Session	Pct	Points	Last	Previous	Trend
🇦🇺 ASX All Ordinaries	Tue	0.27%	24.20	9,024.90	9,000.70
🇦🇺 S&P/ASX 200	Tue	0.28%	24.1	8,724.00	8,699.90
🇭🇰 Hang Seng	Mon	0.43%	111.24	25,801.77	25,690.53
🇲🇾 FTSE Bursa Malaysia	Mon	0.32%	5.39	1,671.29	1,665.90
🇳🇿 NZX 50	Tue	0.2%	27.07	13,535.37	13,508.30
🇯🇵 Nikkei 225	Mon	1.81%	895.18	50,402.39	49,507.21
🇵🇭 PSE Index	Mon	1.42%	84.18	6,005.05	5,920.87
🇸🇬 Straits Times Index	Mon	0.89%	40.51	4,610.29	4,569.78
🇮🇳 NIFTY 50	Wed	0.16%	30.8	19,814.20	19,783.40
🇨🇳 SSE Composite	Mon	0.69%	26.92	3,917.36	3,890.45

🌏 From Asia and Europe

In Japan, the Nikkei 225 showed significant growth, closing the session up by 1.81% at 50,402.39 points, substantially higher than the previous close of 49,507.21. This surge came amid news of the Bank of Japan’s decision to raise the short-term policy interest rate to 0.75% from 0.5%, indicating a shift towards a slightly more aggressive monetary policy stance. In Europe, the DAX marginally declined by 0.02% to close at 24,283.97, underlining a day of negligible changes. Simultaneously, the flash estimate for the Euro Area Consumer Confidence Indicator showed a decrease to -14.6 points, marking a slight dip from November’s figure of -14.2 points. The FTSE 100 also experienced a decrease, down by 0.32% to 9,865.97 points, with the U.K.’s GDP remaining steady at 1.3% for the third quarter of 2025 compared to the second quarter, as reported for data up to October 2023. Slight stagnation of growth in the European and U.K. markets coincides with steady holding although minor fluctuations in confidence indicators.

Looking ahead, the outlook for global financial markets appears varying. Japan’s Nikkei 225 may sustain its upward trajectory, driven by the Bank of Japan’s policy adjustments aiming for controlled inflation and growth stimulation. However, potential impacts from foreign trade conditions or geopolitical tensions could cap gains. In Europe, while consumer confidence appears slightly weaker, resilience in economic indicators might counterbalance this in equity markets like the DAX, keeping any negative tendencies in check. In the U.K., with steady GDP indicators, the FTSE 100 might remain under minor pressure unless growth signals emerge more robustly or new economic data provide different insights. Globally, unchanged China’s Loan Prime Rate indicates stability but doesn’t strongly influence international dynamics. As markets absorb these diverse economic conditions and sets of data, investor sentiments will likely navigate cautiously, responsive to both domestic and foreign policy changes or unexpected economic shifts over the coming months. Decision-making is likely to align with domestic realities amid a backdrop of broader international monetary and fiscal policies showcasing subtle alterations.

🇪🇺 Europe and UK 🇬🇧

Type	Session	Pct	Points	Last	Previous	Trend
🇬🇧 FTSE 100	Mon	-0.32%	-31.45	9,865.97	9,897.42
🇬🇧 FTSE 250	Mon	-0.08%	-17.58	22,295.13	22,312.71
🇬🇧 AIM	Mon	0.36%	2.69	760.08	757.39
🇫🇷 CAC 40	Mon	-0.52%	-42.39	8,108.99	8,151.38
🇩🇪 DAX	Mon	-0.02%	-4.43	24,283.97	24,288.40
🇩🇪 MDAX	Mon	-0.22%	-65.29	30,296.17	30,361.46
🇩🇪 TecDAX	Mon	0.56%	19.8	3,586.58	3,566.78
🇩🇪 SDAX	Mon	0.01%	2.36	16,734.90	16,732.54
🇨🇭 Euro Stoxx 50	Mon	-0.38%	-22.03	5,738.32	5,760.35

💵 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 0.39% (17.6 USD an ounce) to 4,487.00 USD an ounce as on Mon. Previous day close was 4,469.40.

🪨 Silver is up by 0.87% (0.59 USD an ounce) to 69.16 USD an ounce as on Mon. Previous day close was 68.57.

🛢️Crude Oil is down by -0.31% (-0.18 USD per barrel) to 57.83 USD per barrel as on Mon. Previous day close was 58.01.

On Mon, 🇺🇸 10-Yr Treasury Note ended the day trading session up by 0.43% (0.02 basis points) higher to 4.17. Previous day close was 4.15.

₿ Bitcoin is down by -0.11% (-95.62 USD) to 88,526.04 USD as on Mon. Previous day close was 88,621.66.

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