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Monday, December 1, 2025
Indices: Nasdaq -0.36% | S&P 500 -0.53% | Dow -0.90% | Russell 2000 -1.25%
Sectors: 3 of the 11 sectors closed higher. Energy led, gaining +0.96%. Utilities lagged, dropping -2.34%.
Commodities: Crude Oil rose +1.32% to $59.32 per barrel. Gold rose +0.47% to $4,275 per oz.
Currencies: The US Dollar Index fell -0.23% to $99.56
Crypto: Bitcoin is currently down -4.25% to $86,528. Ethereum slid -6.41% to $2,800.
Volatility: The Volatility Index gained +5.45% to 17.23.
Interest Rates: The US 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.090%.
Here are the best charts, articles, and ideas shared on the web today!
Chart of the Day
π Today's Chart of the Day was shared by Ryan Detrick (@RyanDetrick).
- The S&P 500 has risen for seven consecutive months, the longest such streak since 2021. Another positive month in December would mark the longest streak since 2018.
- December has historically been the third-strongest month of the year, and the most likely to close positive, rising +73% of the time for an average gain of +1.4%. However, Ryan notes that strength typically occurs in the second half of the month.
- December's seasonal strength is not to be confused with the Santa Claus Rally, a seasonal indicator that looks at the last five days of December and the first two of January.
The Takeaway: December has historically been a strong month for stocks, but strength typically emerges in the second half.
Quote of the Day
"If you want to have a better performance than the crowd, you must do things differently from the crowd."
- John Templeton
Top Links
The Most Important Charts in the Market Right Now - Investopedia
Caleb Silver and Patrick Dunuwila highlight several key charts and themes to watch this week.
Real Santa Claus Rally: Itβs An Indicator! - Almanac Trader
Jeff Hirsch sets the record straight on the Santa Claus Rally.
Momentum Trumps Sentiment - Duality Research
Duality Research examines the recent market bounce.
Turns Out the Other 493 Stocks Exist After All - TrendLabs
JC Parets looks at the broad participation beyond the Magnificent Seven.
Silver Hits Fresh All-Time Highs - Alfonso's Daily Note
Alfonso De Pablos examines the recent surge in Silver.
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