U.S. stock indexes closed at or near records with the S&P 500 and Dow hitting new highs as tech and consumer shares led gains, even as Fed Chair Powell faces a criminal probe that injects caution into markets. Gold and silver surged to record-like levels amid a weaker dollar, while Alphabet’s market-cap milestone followed Apple’s plan to use Google’s Gemini for AI features, Walmart joined the Nasdaq-100, and a wave of earnings and 52-week highs underscored ongoing market activity.
Gold prices are on track for a weekly gain of about 3.9%, reaching near record highs, driven by weaker-than-expected US job growth, geopolitical tensions, and expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts, with projections of gold potentially surpassing $5,000 in 2026.
The S&P 500 continued to hit record highs this week, while a major AI company experienced a setback, highlighting ongoing volatility and growth in the stock market.
Silver surpassed $75 per ounce for the first time, while gold and platinum reached record highs, driven by expectations of U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts, geopolitical tensions, and safe-haven demand, with prices poised for further gains amid market volatility and geopolitical developments.
Gold, silver, and platinum reached record highs driven by expectations of U.S. rate cuts, geopolitical tensions, and supply-demand dynamics, with silver surpassing $75 for the first time and all metals experiencing significant weekly gains.
The Dow Jones and S&P 500 reached new highs in a short trading session before the Christmas holiday, with broad market strength and notable stock performances, including Travere Therapeutics, Palantir, Nvidia, Google, and Tesla, indicating a positive market sentiment heading into the holiday period.
US stocks reached new highs with Nvidia leading gains ahead of the Fed's interest rate decision, amid strong earnings reports and optimism about AI industry growth, while gold prices fell and consumer confidence weakened.
The U.S. and global stock markets are hitting record highs, including bonds, gold, and cryptocurrencies, prompting investors to reassess their portfolios for risk as the market remains volatile with potential for sharp drops, despite optimistic forecasts and strong earnings.
The stock market has continued to rally to new highs despite geopolitical and economic concerns, driven by strong corporate earnings, expectations of interest rate cuts, and enthusiasm for AI. Analysts remain optimistic but cautious, noting the market's high valuations and potential risks from a weakening labor market and US-China trade tensions. The rally may persist through the end of the year, with some experts seeing further gains despite inherent risks.
Major stock indexes closed at new highs driven by a softer-than-expected CPI report, with IBM and AMD leading gains, and anticipation of interest rate cuts and upcoming Fed meeting.
Gold prices reached record levels this week, marking their biggest weekly gain since 2020, driven by global trade tensions, rate-cut expectations, and economic uncertainty, with analysts warning of potential bubbles or continued rises depending on future economic policies.
Gold prices have surged to new record highs, driven by fears of inflation, geopolitical instability, and economic uncertainty, making it a key hedge alongside the stock market's record peaks. Despite a positive correlation in recent times, gold is traditionally seen as a low-correlation asset, and its rise reflects concerns over fiscal stability and dollar de-dollarization. Market analysts warn of potential corrections as both gold and stocks appear overbought amid ongoing global and domestic uncertainties.
U.S. stock futures are slightly lower after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached new highs, driven by optimism about mergers, acquisitions, and potential Federal Reserve rate cuts, despite ongoing government shutdown concerns and mixed corporate earnings.
U.S. stock markets are on the verge of hitting new record highs, with major indices on a sixth consecutive day of gains, driven by positive earnings revisions, especially in small-cap stocks, and optimistic outlooks from market leaders like Goldman Sachs, despite some concerns about potential market pullbacks in the coming months.
