Market Analysis

US stocks rose ahead of Christmas as light trading pushed the S&P 500 to a record high. Jobless claims fell, supporting the year-end rally.

Gold briefly topped $4,500 before easing as Christmas trading thinned. Profit-taking capped gains while oil remained pressured by supply concerns.

US stocks rose as tech led gains, with the S&P 500 hitting a record high after Q3 GDP beat expectations, reinforcing optimism around growth and future rate cuts

Gold nears $4,500 as safe-haven demand, weaker USD expectations, and falling rates fuel a Santa Claus rally, while oil rises on geopolitical risks.

US stocks rose as Micron’s strong earnings and softer US CPI data lifted sentiment, helping the S&P 500 snap a four-day losing streak.

Gold eased slightly after softer US inflation data but held above 4330 as rising unemployment supported rate-cut expectations, while oil weighed supply risks.

US stocks closed lower as tech and AI shares slid, sending the Nasdaq down over 400 points. Investors assessed US jobs data and awaited key inflation figures.

Gold holds above 4,330 as Fed rate-cut expectations and rising geopolitical tensions boost safe-haven demand, while oil jumps on Venezuela risks.

US stocks closed mixed as weak jobs data pushed the Dow lower, while markets reassessed economic growth and Fed rate expectations.

Gold holds near 4300 as rising US unemployment boosts Fed rate-cut expectations, while oil sinks to near five-year lows on oversupply fears.