Overall Market Performance Global equities closed strongly on January 6, 2026, with major indices not only shrugging off geopolitical tensions but also making fresh record highs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average $DJIA(.DJI)$ surged 484.90 points to 49,462.08, while the S&P 500 $S&P 500(.SPX)$ climbed 42.77 points to 6,944.82, reflecting strong broad-based risk appetite in global markets. 📈 U.S. Equities – Record Highs on Strong Risk Appetite U.S. markets advanced sharply, led by gains in energy, financials, and cyclicals. Investors remained undeterred by the U.S. military action involving Venezuela, focusing instead on robus
U.S.–Venezuela Conflict: Why Silver Broke Out—and How to Chase It Properly
As expected from last week’s outlook, after silver posted its first “top-and-drop” move, silver futures have staged another sharp rebound exactly one week later. As discussed previously, silver rarely tops out with a clean inverted-V reversal based on its historical price behavior; more commonly, it forms a second rebound on the weekly chart and only then peaks again and rolls over, and that second rebound often appears about one week after the first peak-and-selloff.Review: Can the trading distribution of silver futures options “leak” the future path for silver?$白银主连 2603(SImain)$$微白银主连 2603(SILmain)$
Market Overview Global equity markets closed higher as investors looked past escalating geopolitical tensions following US military action in Venezuela. Risk appetite remained resilient, supported by rising crude oil prices, strong sector rotations, and confidence that the conflict would not spiral into a broader global disruption. United States: Confidence Holds Firm US equities advanced solidly, led by cyclical and energy-related names. The Dow Jones $DJIA(.DJI)$ surged 1.2% to 48,977.18, while the S&P 500 $S&P 500(.SPX)$ gained 0.6% and the Nasdaq $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$
Weekly: After a 3rd Double-digit Year, Venezuela Developments and Jobs Data in Focus
Last Week and 2025's Recap1.The US Market - Gained double-digits for a 3rd straight year in 2025Indexes: $S&P 500(.SPX)$ recorded a weekly drop of about 1.03%, with technology stocks showing mixed performance and investor sentiment cautious due to Federal Reserve minutes and geopolitical tensions. $Dow Jones(.DJI)$ saw a decline of approximately 0.67%, $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ fell by around 1.52%. Triple play: The $S&P 500(.SPX)$ ’s 16.39% total return for 2025 marked the third year in a row that the index generated a double-digit gain. The Mag 7 names contributed 42% of the S&P 500’s total return in 2025 and 55% o
Market Overview Global equity markets opened 2026 on a constructive note, with gains across the US, Europe, and Asia. While advances were generally measured, leadership from technology and selective cyclicals helped sustain positive momentum, reflecting investor optimism tempered by selective positioning. United States: Semiconductors Provide Support US stocks ended the first trading day of 2026 slightly higher. The Dow Jones $DJIA(.DJI)$ rose 0.7% to 48,382.39, while the S&P 500 $S&P 500(.SPX)$ added 0.2% to 6,858.47. Semiconductor stocks were key drivers, helping offset broader market caution, as the Nasdaq Composite
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Wall Street Retreats as Global Markets Turn Cautious
Overall Market Overview Global markets closed mixed as investors turned cautious following last week’s strong gains in the U.S. Profit-taking pressure weighed on Wall Street, while European and Asian markets posted subdued and uneven performances amid light data flows and geopolitical concerns. US Markets: Mild Pullback After Strong Gains U.S. equities slipped as investors locked in profits following recent rallies. The Dow Jones Industrial Average $DJIA(.DJI)$ lost 249.04 points to close at 48,461.93, while the S&P 500 $S&P 500(.SPX)$ fell 24.20 points to 6,905.74. Overall, the Dow, Nasdaq
Tiger Weekly: Record-Breaking US Rally Led by Tech & Metals, Fed Minutes Eyed Ahead
Last Week's Recap1. The US Market - Major indices reaching record highsDriven by robust economic data and positive investor sentiment last week. The $Dow Jones(.DJI)$ rose by approximately 1.2%, closing at 48,710.97; $S&P 500(.SPX)$ surged by about 1.4%, closing at a new record high of 6,929.94. The $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ increased by around 1.2%, ending the week at 23,593.096. GDP acceleration:GDP expanded at an annualized rate of 4.3% in the July-through-September period versus the consensus forecast for 3.2%, the fastest in two years. 2026 rate outlook: the Fed's minutes contributed to the positive market sentiment, bond market trading continued to support prosp