Market Overview - Major indexes experienced a significant surge, with the Nasdaq leading due to a 7% increase in Oracle's stock, revitalizing interest in AI investments after a challenging period [4] - Nvidia's stock rose over 3% following reports that the Trump administration may allow the sale of advanced AI chips to China, although high valuations are causing concerns about market volatility into 2026 [5] - By the end of the week, the S&P 500 returned to flat, the Nasdaq achieved a modest gain, and the "Mag 7" stocks outperformed the remaining S&P 493, indicating a resurgence in AI-related stocks [6] Commodity Performance - Gold and silver reached record closing prices, with gold exceeding $4,350 and silver surpassing $67, while copper approached previous highs [6] - The overall market environment is characterized by easing bond yields and fluctuating Bitcoin prices, which ended slightly lower [6] Economic Indicators - Current economic data suggests a favorable environment with manageable inflation and enough economic softness to keep the Federal Reserve engaged, leading traders to anticipate interest rate cuts in March and June 2026 [5] - Fiscal stimulus is beginning to take effect, monetary policy is becoming more accommodative, and political uncertainties are diminishing, contributing to a positive outlook for year-end market performance [7] Trend Tracking Indexes (TTIs) - The largest options expiration in history, amounting to $7.1 trillion, occurred without significant disruptions, indicating strong market control by bullish investors [10] - Both Domestic and International TTIs maintained elevated positions above their respective moving averages, with the Domestic TTI at +6.23% and the International TTI at +9.47%, both signaling a "Buy" [10]