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DeepCap Weekly Wrap
The Week at a Glance
| π― | Theme: U.S. economic growth exceeded expectations, impacting market sentiment and performance. |
| π | Risk Mood: Constructive (VIX 13.6) |
| π‘ | Key Takeaway: Strong economic data may support further market gains despite recent volatility. |
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Top 5 Headlines That Shaped the Week
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U.S. economy grows by 4.3% in third quarter, much more than expected, delayed report shows
This unexpected growth spurred optimism, boosting U.S. indices and influencing global markets. -
The U.S. Economy Keeps Powering Ahead, Defying Dire Predictions
Continued economic strength reassured investors, contributing to a rally in major stock indices. -
Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq end lower, snap 5-day winning streak in thin holiday trading; silver, gold and copper rally on
Market consolidation followed a strong week, while commodities gained amid shifting investor sentiment. -
Asia markets edge higher amid holiday-thinned trade; gold and silver hit fresh highs
Asian markets responded positively to U.S. economic signals, with commodities reflecting increased demand. -
Yen Bears Are Everywhere as Currency Heads Toward 160 Per Dollar
Currency movements indicated broader economic concerns, impacting investor strategies across global markets.
The Week in Review
The Big Picture
Markets spent the week digesting a stronger-than-expected U.S. economy, with a delayed report showing 4.3% GDP growth that forced investors to re-price risk and short-term rate expectations. Volatility stayed subdued β the VIX sits at 13.6, down nearly 9% on the week β which allowed equities to rally without sharp sell-offs in core bonds. U.S. 10-year yields ticked up to 4.14%, while German 10s eased to 2.86% and EURIBOR 3M fell to 2.0, a split that left FX largely unmoved (EUR/USD 1.18) but favoured commodity and preciousβmetals flows: silver trusts and miners jumped, reflecting demand for inflation hedges and liquidity-driven positioning in thin holiday trading.
US Markets
The S&P 500 gained 1.4%, the Nasdaq rose 1.22% and the Dow added 1.2% over the five trading days. Tech held leadership pockets β Nvidia was up 5.27% β but the week saw a clear tilt toward commodity-linked and defensive resource plays, with Sprott Physical Silver Trust surging 17.99% and B2Gold up 5.73%. At the same time, smaller, speculative names buckled: Plug Power, NuScale and BigBear.ai were among the larger decliners. The marketβs moves were driven by the upside GDP surprise, thin holiday liquidity and low realized volatility that reinforced risk-on positioning without producing a clean break in the Treasury curve.
EU Markets
Europe outperformed modestly with the STOXX 600 up 1.54% and the DAX up 1.58%; the FTSE lagged, rising 0.33%. Continental markets benefited from softer euro-area money-market rates and a dip in German yields (EURIBOR 3M 2.0; DE10Y 2.86), which supported cyclicals and miners exposed to the metals rally, whereas the FTSEβs lower sensitivity to those movers left it trailing. Regional flows were driven by rateβsensitive positioning and energy/commodity dynamics rather than idiosyncratic political shocks.
5-Day Market Performance
πΊπΈ US Markets
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S&P 500
+1.4% -
Nasdaq
+1.22% -
Dow Jones
+1.2%
πͺπΊ EU Markets
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STOXX 600
+1.54% -
DAX
+1.58% -
FTSE 100
+0.33%
Weekly Market Movers
π Week’s Top Gainers
- “Sprott Physical Silver Trust” β +17.99%
- B2Gold Corp β +5.73%
- NVIDIA Corporation β +5.27%
- Coupang, Inc. β +4.61%
- Grab Holdings Limited β +4.46%
- First Majestic Silver Corp. β +4.37%
- Nike, Inc. β +3.78%
- Hecla Mining Company β +2.69%
π Week’s Top Losers
- BitMine Immersion Technologies, β -9.73%
- BigBear.ai, Inc. β -8.47%
- Ondas Holdings Inc. β -8.03%
- NuScale Power Corporation β -7.59%
- Plug Power, Inc. β -5.91%
- Rigetti Computing, Inc. β -5.81%
- MARA Holdings, Inc. β -5.8%
- D-Wave Quantum Inc. β -5.7%
Macro Dashboard
| Indicator | Level | Ξ d/d | Ξ w/w | 52W Range | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIX | 13.6 | +0.97% | -8.79% | 13.47β17.62 | π Subdued |
| EUR/USD | 1.18 | 0.0% | β | β | Neutral |
| EURIBOR 3M | 2.0% | -1.96% | -3.85% | 2.0β2.1 | π Easing |
| US 10Y | 4.14% | +0.24% | 0.0% | 4.12β4.19 | Neutral |
| DE 10Y | 2.86% | 0.0% | -1.38% | 2.85β2.9 | π Offered |
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β οΈ Weekend Watch
Key developments to monitor before markets reopen:
- Monitor any developments from weekend summits or elections that could impact geopolitical stability.
- Watch for key Asian market indicators as they open, particularly in sectors tied to U.S. economic performance.
- Note any pre-announcements from major companies that could signal shifts in earnings expectations.
- Listen for comments from central bank officials that may hint at future monetary policy changes.
- Consider the effects of options expiry on market positioning and technical levels heading into Monday.
π° This Week’s Headlines (6 themes)
Rates, Central Banks & Mortgages
Central-bank policy and currency moves tied to interest-rate outlook and yield differentials.
- Uruguay to continue cutting rates in 2026, says CB chair β Investing.com
- Yen Bears Are Everywhere as Currency Heads Toward 160 Per Dollar β Bloomberg.com
Market Moves & Daily Wraps
End-of-session and program wrap coverage of index moves, thin holiday trading and precious metals strength.
- Watch Bloomberg Markets: Late Edition 12/26/2025 β Bloomberg.com
- Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq end lower, snap 5-day winning streak in thin holiday trading; silver, gold and copper rally on β MarketWatch
- S&P 500 Wavers at End of Its Best Week in a Month: Markets Wrap β Bloomberg.com
Market Moves & Daily Wraps
A short-market roundup tying growth, trade/tariff news and equity benchmarks into a single morning briefing.
Sectors & Corporate Movers β Rate-sensitive Funds
Fund-level coverage positioning ETFs/funds as plays for lower rates and slower growth.
- EFR: Lower Interest Rates Will Have Mixed Effects On This Fund (NYSE:EFR) β Seeking Alpha
- ISTB: An Attractive Play On Lower Rates (NASDAQ:ISTB) β Seeking Alpha
- GFLW: Positioned For Slower Growth And Lower Rates (NASDAQ:GFLW) β Seeking Alpha
Calendar & Outlook β Emerging Markets 2026
Forward-looking takes on emerging markets performance and what to expect in 2026 as the calendar flips.
Other Market News
Additional headlines across various market themes.
- Five Reasons to Be Optimistic About the 2026 Economy β Bloomberg.com
- The U.S. Economy Keeps Powering Ahead, Defying Dire Predictions β The Wall Street Journal
- U.S. economy grows by 4.3% in third quarter, much more than expected, delayed report shows β CNBC
- The Economy Avoided a Recession in 2025, but Many Americans Are Reeling β The New York Times
- Asia markets edge higher amid holiday-thinned trade; gold and silver hit fresh highs β CNBC
- How to Make Your Economy-Class Seat a Little Less Miserable β The Wall Street Journal
Social Week-in-Review
What the community was discussing this week:
- 34 years ago today, the Soviet parliament voted for the dissolution of itself and the Soviet Union. β reddit.com/r/Europe
- Daily Discussion Thread for December 26, 2025 β reddit.com/r/WallStreetBets
- Clear majority support a nation wide fireworks ban on new year’s eve in Germany β reddit.com/r/Europe
- Canada backs Greenlandβs sovereignty as U.S. talks of annexation β reddit.com/r/europe
- After laying off 4,000 employees and automating with AI agents, Salesforce executives admit: We were more confident about llms a year ago β reddit.com/r/WallStreetBets
- The EU wants to end the era of national vetoes β but it’s complicated β reddit.com/r/europe
- Predicted snow depth in Europe in 14 days according to the European ECMWF model. β reddit.com/r/europe
- Weekend Discussion Thread for the Weekend of December 26, 2025 β reddit.com/r/WallStreetBets