Executive Summary

Key insights and market outlook

Global stock markets remained stable near record highs as artificial intelligence-driven rally continues ¹

. Meanwhile, gold and silver prices surged to new all-time highs ¹² driven by commodity market euphoria. The S&P 500 index achieved a record close following a stronger-than-expected US economic growth in Q3 ¹.

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Deep Dive Analysis

Global Markets Stabilize as Commodities Drive Year-End Rally

Artificial Intelligence Boosts Market Sentiment

Global stock markets maintained their stability near record highs on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, as the artificial intelligence (AI)-driven market rally continued to gain momentum ¹

. The positive sentiment was further reinforced by stronger-than-expected US economic growth in the third quarter, which exceeded market expectations ¹.

Precious Metals Reach New Heights

The commodity market euphoria led gold and silver prices to reach new all-time highs as the year drew to a close ¹

². This surge in precious metals was observed across major markets, with investors showing increased appetite for safe-haven assets. The upward trend in these commodities was consistent across both Asian and global markets ².

Wall Street Leads the Way

The S&P 500 index achieved a record closing level on Tuesday, marking the realization of the long-awaited Santa Claus rally ¹

. This development followed positive economic data from the United States, which showed that the economy grew at a faster pace than anticipated in the third quarter. However, this positive data had a contrasting effect on the bond market, where yields came under pressure ¹.

Asian Markets Follow Suit

Asian stock markets followed Wall Street's positive lead, recording gains on Wednesday as investors welcomed the favorable global economic outlook ²

. The overall market sentiment remained positive, driven by the continued enthusiasm surrounding AI-related developments and their potential impact on corporate earnings.

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