Nasdaq Hits Record High: The Nasdaq Composite soared to a fresh record high, driven by gains in Big Tech stocks like Tesla, Google, Amazon, and Apple. The index closed up 1.2%.
Bitcoin Reaches New All-Time High: Bitcoin briefly surged past $107,000, hitting a new all-time high ahead of the Federal Reserve's final policy decision meeting this week.
Federal Reserve Meeting: Investors are eagerly awaiting the Federal Reserve's final rate policy meeting of the year, with a 25 basis point rate cut widely anticipated.
European Markets: European shares were mostly in the red as investors braced for a heavy schedule of economic reports and interest rate announcements.
US Market Mixed: Major US indices ended mixed, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 0.2% while the Nasdaq rose 0.1%.
Global Regulatory Brief: The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published its final policy statement on the new transparency regime for UK bonds and derivatives markets. The changes aim to ensure better, quicker, and clearer data at a fair price.
Copy Trading: Copy trading is gaining popularity as it allows users to replicate the trades of successful investors, providing exposure to various asset classes without needing to do the research themselves.
Cocoa Futures: Cocoa futures reached a fresh record in New York as the market battles renewed supply concerns, increasing the chances that high costs will worsen for chocolatiers and consumers.
Trump's Crypto Plans: US President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to create a US strategic Bitcoin reserve, similar to the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve. This move aims to position the US as the global leader in cryptocurrency and could significantly impact Bitcoin's value.
Crypto Policy Blitz: Analysts predict a wave of pro-crypto legislation in 2025, with states potentially opening up to crypto investments for public pension funds and treasuries. Trump's administration is expected to push for deregulation and increased government buy-in to stabilize Bitcoin's price..
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