Market Performance - The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.7% in December, marking its eighth consecutive winning month, the longest streak since 2018 [1] - The S&P 500 slipped about 0.06% for the month, while the Nasdaq Composite finished down about 1% [1] - The final five trading sessions of December were downbeat, with the Nasdaq losing 1.3%, the S&P 500 retreating 0.9%, and the Dow Jones falling 0.7% [2] Seasonal Trends - Historically, stocks tend to rise during the final five trading days of the year and the first two sessions of the new year, a pattern now under threat [3] S&P 500 Performance - The S&P 500 rallied 24% in 2023, 23% in 2024, and 16% in 2025, resulting in an almost 80% gain over three years, marking the strongest return over a three-year win streak since 2019-2021 [4] - The S&P 500 has not posted four consecutive annual gains since the five-year run from 2003 to 2007 [5] Economic Indicators - The Federal Reserve has issued hawkish guidance for 2026, with a cooling U.S. labor market and persistent inflation [5] - The net impact of Trump tariffs remains unclear, and developed-market central banks are unlikely to cut rates at the beginning of 2026 [5] Sector Performance - Cannabis ETFs saw significant gains, with AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF (MSOS) up 35.6% and Roundhill Cannabis ETF (WEED) up 35.5% due to potential easing of federal marijuana regulations [7][8] - Silver ETFs also performed well, with abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF (SIVR) up 25.9% and iShares Silver Trust (SLV) up 25.8%, driven by supply tightness and industrial demand [7][9] - Platinum ETFs, such as abrdn Physical Platinum Shares ETF (PPLT), rose 22.2% due to supply constraints and increased industrial usage [10] - Space ETFs, including Procure Space ETF (UFO), increased by 16.2%, bolstered by Rocket Lab's stock surge and positive developments in the space economy [11] - Copper Mining ETFs, like Global X Copper Miners ETF (COPX), rose 14.3% as copper prices hit records due to high demand and fragile supply, particularly from AI data centers [12]

【最新国际白银行情解析】 今日周一(12月29日)亚盘时段，国际白银目前交投于77.98一线上方，今日开盘于81.33美元/盎司，截至发稿，国际白银 暂报79.68美元/盎司，上涨0.71%，最高触及83.62美元/盎司，最低下探76.14美元/盎司，目前来看，国际白银盘内短线 偏向看涨走势。 【要闻速递】 当地时间12月28日下午，北京时间今天(12月29日)清晨，美国总统特朗普与乌克兰总统泽连斯基在美国佛罗里达州海湖 庄园的会晤结束。特朗普称，会谈取得了很多进展，但仍有棘手问题待解决，俄乌"和平计划"中关键的领土问题就尚未 达成一致。 对于向乌克兰提供安全保障问题，泽连斯基称，美乌安全保障已100%达成一致，特朗普则称已达成95%。 在被问及谈判时间表时，特朗普表示，如果进展顺利，可能"几周内就会有结果"，若进展不佳则可能拖延甚至无法达成 协议。他强调，这是一项"极其复杂、细节密集的谈判"，但他"认为最终能够完成"。 自11月21日触及48.64美元低点以来，白银已累计上涨超过28.67美元。鉴于当前强劲的上涨动能，投机者似乎正意图提 前挑战2026年100美元或更高的目标价位。 其他值得关注的是，自11 ...

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. is accused of aggressive actions against Venezuela, particularly targeting its leadership and energy sector, amid rising tensions and sanctions against Nicolás Maduro's government [1][2]. Group 1: U.S. Actions and Accusations - Venezuelan Ambassador Samuel Moncada described U.S. actions as "the greatest extortion known in our history," particularly after the seizure of two Venezuelan oil tankers [2]. - Moncada claimed that the U.S. has demanded Venezuela to surrender its land, oil, and minerals, threatening military action if compliance is not met [2]. - U.S. Ambassador Michael Waltz stated that the U.S. does not recognize Maduro's government as legitimate and labeled Maduro as a fugitive involved in drug trafficking [3]. Group 2: Economic Implications - The seizure of oil tankers is seen as a move to weaken Maduro's regime, which relies heavily on oil revenues [4]. - The Trump administration's pressure has led to a rise in crude oil prices, which are currently trading at $58.50 per barrel, reflecting a 3.25% increase over the past week [6]. - Gold and silver prices have also surged, with gold reaching an all-time high of $4,530 per ounce and silver at $75 per ounce [5]. Group 3: Market Reactions - The United States Oil Fund LP, which tracks light sweet crude oil prices, has increased by 3.66% over the past week, trading at $70.20 per share [7].

U.S. stocks traded higher midway through trading, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 150 points on Monday.The Dow traded up 0.39% to 48,322.06 while the NASDAQ jumped 0.46% to 23,417.50. The S&P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.46% to 6,866.26.Check This Out: GE Vernova To Rally Around 26%? Here Are 10 Top Analyst Forecasts For MondayLeading and Lagging SectorsMaterials shares rose by 1.3% on Monday.In trading on Monday, utilities stocks fell by 0.2%.Top HeadlineUniFirst Corp (NYSE:UNF) received an acquisi ...

U.S. stocks traded higher this morning, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining more than 100 points on Monday.Following the market opening Monday, the Dow traded up 0.18% to 48,222.17 while the NASDAQ jumped 0.56% to 23,439.24. The S&P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.45% to 6,864.96.Check This Out: GE Vernova To Rally Around 26%? Here Are 10 Top Analyst Forecasts For MondayLeading and Lagging SectorsEnergy shares rose by 1.3% on Monday.In trading on Monday, utilities stocks fell by 0.5%.Top HeadlineThe Chicago Fed Nat ...

Group 1 - The iShares Silver Trust reported a holding of 15,973.16 tons of silver as of December 9, with an increase of 84.62 tons from the previous trading day [1] - On December 9, spot silver closed at $60.65 per ounce, marking a 4.37% increase, with intraday prices reaching a high of $60.83 and a low of $57.56 [1] - Spot silver experienced a significant rise of 4.3%, closing at $60.64 per ounce, and briefly touching a historical high of $60.87 per ounce [3] Group 2 - Analysts predict that industrial demand for silver will be exceptionally strong in the coming years, driven by sectors such as solar energy, electric vehicles, data centers, and artificial intelligence [3] - The Silver Institute's report indicates that these emerging industries will continue to drive silver demand through 2030, exacerbating global supply shortages [3] - Current silver inventories are decreasing, and the recent inclusion of silver in the U.S. critical minerals list provides additional support for prices [4]

Core Insights - Collective Mining Ltd. has announced significant assay results from seven diamond drill holes that have expanded the Apollo system by 450 metres to the north, indicating a large-scale, high-grade mineralization enriched in gold, silver, copper, and tungsten [1][6][7] - The Apollo system is part of the flagship Guayabales Project in Caldas, Colombia, which is characterized by multiple targets and rich infrastructure [1][15] Exploration and Drilling Activities - The company has completed 153,000 metres of diamond drilling across its Guayabales and San Antonio projects, with 106,500 metres specifically at Apollo [2] - An aggressive drilling program is planned for 2026, targeting up to 100,000 metres of additional drilling, supported by US$135 million in cash as of December 1, 2025 [3][2] New Discoveries - The discovery of the Hanging Wall Vein Zone during directional drilling has revealed thick zones of gold-rich sheeted veinlets, which have the potential to significantly increase the overall mineral inventory of the Apollo system [4][6] - The Hanging Wall Vein Zone has expanded the mineralized footprint of Apollo, increasing the northeast strike length by 43% to approximately 1,050 metres [7] Notable Assay Results - Significant intercepts from the Hanging Wall Vein Zone include 61.30 metres at 1.78 g/t gold equivalent and 130.40 metres at 1.15 g/t gold equivalent [6][12] - The Northern Expansion Zone has also shown notable results, including 91.15 metres at 2.31 g/t gold equivalent and 120.35 metres at 1.35 g/t gold equivalent [9][12] Future Plans - The company plans to initiate a follow-up drilling campaign targeting the Hanging Wall Vein Zone in early Q1 2026 to further delineate this new discovery [8] - The management is optimistic about the potential for significant resource expansion at Apollo, with targeted drilling planned for the newly discovered zones [4][8]

Core Viewpoint - Norsemont Mining Inc. is initiating a CAD$10 million non-brokered private placement of unsecured convertible debenture units to support its operations and project advancements [1][5][6] Financing Details - The offering consists of convertible debenture units priced at US$1,000 each, convertible into common shares at CAD$0.86 per share, along with 802 transferable common share purchase warrants priced at CAD$1.00 per share [1] - The convertible debentures will bear an interest rate of 5.25% per annum and have a maturity date of three years from the closing date [1] - The financing is expected to close on December 17, 2025, pending the standard notice period required by the Canadian Securities Exchange [2] Conversion and Acceleration Rights - If the common shares exceed CAD$3.00 for 10 consecutive trading days, the company may issue a notice for automatic conversion of the convertible debentures into common shares [3] - If the common shares close at CAD$1.75 or greater for 10 consecutive trading days, the company may accelerate the expiry of the warrants [4] Use of Proceeds - Proceeds from the offering are intended for general working capital and to advance the Choquelimpie Gold-Silver-Copper project [5] Company Overview - Norsemont Mining holds a 100% interest in the Choquelimpie project, which has an indicated mineral resource estimate of 1,731,000 gold ounces and 33,233,000 silver ounces [9] - The project is located in northern Chile and has significant existing infrastructure, including a 3,000-tonne-per-day mill [9]

Core Insights - The corn market is experiencing strong export demand but is hindered by large supplies, leading to price stagnation [1][3] - Concerns about US corn supplies for the 2026 planting season are emerging, with expectations of tight vendor supplies [2] - The soybean market is currently waiting for significant export business, particularly from China, which has not yet materialized [6][10] Corn Market Analysis - The national corn index recently climbed above $4 for the first time since last spring, indicating some market momentum [3] - Despite solid demand, the weak basis suggests that there is still an abundance of supplies available [4] - If demand decreases during winter, the market could weaken due to the ample bushels on hand [4][5] Soybean Market Dynamics - The soybean market is seeing commercial activity but lacks substantial sales, particularly from China, which is a key player [6][9] - Weekly export sales and shipment numbers are lagging, indicating a delay in catching up with demand [8] - There is speculation that some sales to China may be occurring below reportable levels, which could affect future reporting [9] Geopolitical and Economic Influences - The upcoming Fed meeting is anticipated to result in a quarter-point rate cut, which could weaken the US dollar and support commodities [12][15] - Political factors are currently influencing market movements more than traditional economic indicators [13] - The potential for a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine conflict could impact crude oil markets, but current reactions have been muted [19] Silver and Biofuels Outlook - Increased demand for silver, driven by electric vehicle production, has led to record prices, with silver crossing $58 recently [21] - Changes in fuel economy standards could affect both the silver market and ethanol demand, as a shift towards gasoline vehicles may increase ethanol usage [22]

That outperformance has accelerated in recent months, with silver prices once again hitting all-time highs on Monday despite weakness across other assets. Strength has come as inventories have drawn down amid high industrial demand from electric vehicles and solar panels. Precious metal demand has also picked up as investors look to silver as a value alternative to gold. BREAKING: Trillion-Dollar Club Now Boasts 11 Stocks Silver prices have hardly been second best of late. After years of lagging behind go ...