Jin Rong Jie·2025-12-30 04:08Group 1 - The U.S. stock market experienced a decline on December 29, 2025, with all three major indices closing lower, primarily driven by weak performance in technology stocks [1] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 0.51%, the Nasdaq Composite Index decreased by 0.50%, and the S&P 500 Index dropped by 0.35% [1] - Major technology stocks mostly declined, with Tesla's stock price dropping over 3%, Nvidia falling more than 1%, and Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta also experiencing slight decreases [1] Group 2 - In contrast, Apple’s stock price saw a slight increase, while Intel recorded a gain of over 1% [1] - The precious metals sector experienced significant volatility, with silver and gold prices undergoing notable corrections after previous gains, negatively impacting related mining stocks [1] - Companies such as Harmony Gold, Pan American Silver, and Kinross Gold saw their stock prices decline significantly [1] Group 3 - Market activity was generally subdued as the year-end approached, with some investors opting to take profits despite strong overall performance in the U.S. stock market throughout the year [1] - All three major indices are on track to achieve double-digit percentage gains for the third consecutive year [1] - The CME Group announced an increase in margin requirements for various metal futures trading, including gold and silver, following the market close [1] Group 4 - This week, there is a limited release of economic data, with market attention focused on the upcoming release of the Federal Reserve's December policy meeting minutes for insights on future interest rate paths [1]