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Market Overview - Futures are trading higher, indicating a positive start to a holiday-shortened trading week, following a strong rally on triple-witching Friday, potentially signaling the onset of a "Santa Claus" rally [2] - Major indices, including the Nasdaq, S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Russell 2000, all finished the week higher, with the Nasdaq closing at 23,307, up 1.31%, and the Russell 2000 at 2,529, up 0.86% [2] Treasury Bonds - Treasury yields increased across the curve due to profit-taking, concerns over November inflation data, and mixed signals from Fed Governors regarding future rate cuts [3] - The 30-year long bond closed at 4.83%, while the benchmark 10-year note ended at 4.15% [3] Oil and Gas - The energy sector experienced strong buying activity, driven by value managers and short-sellers covering positions, alongside ongoing news regarding the blockade of Venezuelan tankers [4] - Brent Crude closed at $60.51, up 1.15%, and West Texas Intermediate was at $56.54, up 0.96% [4] - Natural gas prices rallied after a significant decline, closing at $4.02, up 2.94% [4] Gold and Silver - Both gold and silver finished the day modestly higher, with gold last seen at $4,330 and silver at $65.95, as they continue to reach new all-time highs [5] - There is speculation that silver may outperform gold in 2026 due to strong industrial demand [5] Cryptocurrency Market - The cryptocurrency market experienced volatility, with Bitcoin dropping to around $88,000 before recovering, down approximately 12% from October highs [8] - Major cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and Solana also faced declines, while speculative tokens saw steeper losses [8] - As of Monday at 8 AM EST, Bitcoin was quoted at $90,157 and Ethereum at $3,055 [8]