Youtube·2025-12-22 21:44Metals Market - Gold prices reached a new record of $447,730 per ounce, up nearly 70% since the beginning of the year [1] - Silver prices also hit new highs, currently at $68.90, reflecting a 128% increase year-to-date as investors seek safe havens in metals [2] Space Sector - Optimism in the space sector is rising following President Trump's executive order aimed at US space dominance and establishing a permanent lunar base [3] - Companies like Rocket Lab, Firefly Aerospace, and Intuitive Machines saw stock increases of up to 13%, with Rocket Lab closing up 10% after an 18% rise the previous Friday due to a satellite deal with NASA [4] Technology Sector - Nvidia is in the spotlight as it plans to ship H200 AI chips to China by mid-February, with initial shipments expected to include 5,000 to 10,000 modules, totaling up to 80,000 chips from existing inventory [5] - Nvidia's stock gained 1.5% in the latest session, reflecting its ongoing balancing act between global demand and regulatory challenges [6] - Oracle's shares rose 3.3% after reports of becoming one of TikTok's new US owners, recovering from a significant decline of about 43% from yearly highs [6] Economic Data - The upcoming Q3 GDP report is expected to show growth between 1.9% and 3% annualized, indicating a slowdown from Q2 but still solid growth driven by consumer spending and AI investments [8][9] - The Commerce Department will release October's durable goods orders, with economists predicting a decline of about 0.5%, reversing a previous gain, while core orders are expected to rise modestly [10][11]